Sustainable development across the globe will hinge on the African continent – for nowhere else will population growth be as rapid in the years to come. Educational institutions across the continent need to be engaged in preparing highly skilled engineers from Africa, for Africa, to promote sustainable patterns of industrial development. Under the ETH for Development (ETH4D) initiative, ETH Zurich’s partnership with Ashesi […]
In the wake of on-going protests against police brutality and push for reform within the government, and heavy-handed responses from security forces across the country, Nigeria has come into the global spotlight. Thousands of Nigerians – led by mostly young people – continue to urge for more accountability from the government, lawmakers and police leadership. During the week of October […]
Ashesi Engineering alumna Khadijahtu Mohammed ’20 has been named the first-place finalist out of fifteen for the 2020 Falling Walls Lab competition in Ghana. Falling Walls Lab is an international forum for the next generation of early-career innovators, creators, and visionaries. It aims to promote exceptional ideas and connect promising scientists and entrepreneurs from all fields. The 2020 Ghana competition, […]
For as long as he can remember, Isaac Gyamfi ’24 had always wanted to be a “quiz boy.” As Ghana’s leading National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) captured a new wave of audiences across social media, television, and radio, Isaac would pay attention to the contestants as someone who wanted to be in their shoes someday. His dream would come true […]
With all applicants who experienced delays in high school exams now enrolled, the entire Class of 2024 officially started their journey at Ashesi with virtual classes in January 2021. Overall the class is made up of 332 students, representing 19 countries and 123 high schools. Forty-five percent of the class are women, and overall, 42% are receiving scholarships. The class […]
With all applicants who experienced delays in high school exams now enrolled, the entire Class of 2024 officially started their journey at Ashesi with the commencement of online classes in January. Overall, the class comprises 332 students, representing approximately 21% of all applicants for 2020 admissions period. “Our admissions season last year was an unusual one, with the […]
Born and raised in Ghana, alumna Abena Nyantekyi-Owusu saw “the impact that business and the private sector have on developing nations.” After graduating from Ashesi University, she pursued a dynamic career at General Electric where she fulfilled multiple roles. “I worked on products and solutions that contribute to development and are crucial for growth.” Abena began with GE’s medical and […]
On morning shows across many radio stations in Ghana, Election campaigns by the country’s political parties increasingly dominate discussions. On Accra’s Citi FM, “Promise Season” by breakout artist Avit has become a favourite complementary song for these discussions. The satirical piece, highlighting the promises politicians often make during election campaigns, is one of six on Avit’s new extended play album Election Day. […]
The SRC under the auspices of the Dean of Students Affairs on Friday September 11, 2020 successfully organized a Handing over Ceremony for the newly elected executives. The brief ceremony took place at the Central Administration where the Pro-Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kofi Abagale, administered the oath of office to the new executives. Mr. Dagungong Binwatin Clement’s led administration gave […]
Under the auspices of the Ghana Commercial Agricultural Project (GCAP), the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) will support the University for Development Studies (UDS), with commercial agriculture production and training of students through the provision of a 200Ha Centre Pivot Irrigation system (CP). The facility which is situated within the Botanga irrigation scheme in the Northern Region is valued […]