MLC seeks bus shelters for university students

BEd students urge Kuvempu University to expedite exam process so that they can apply for teacher recruitment

University of Gold Coast launches Gold Coast Society of Doctoral Fellows

The University of Gold Coast has launched the Gold Coast Society of Doctoral Fellows as part of efforts to strengthen research and prepare scholars to contribute to Ghana’s development. The initiative comes as the university matriculates 105 students into its inaugural PhD in Business Administration programme, with Chancellor Bishop Dr Gideon Tito-Offei urging Ghana to place greater emphasis on higher education, research and the development of national expertise.

We’ll get trauma support for all Obuasi SHTS sexual assault victims and protect whistleblowers —Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has promised trauma-informed support for 19 students affected by the alleged sexual abuse case at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), while announcing measures to protect students and make it easier for them to report abuse. “We’re in touch with MTN to establish a hotline with the Ministry of Education to facilitate open reporting of these matters for us to assist with the investigation and deal ruthlessly and decisively with those who abuse our students,” he said.

UK to charge varsities $1,200 per Nigerian, other foreign student from 2028

…Targets $594m revenue in first year By Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye Universities in England will now have to pay an annual levy of £925 ($1,200) for each international student beyond an exemption threshold from August 2028, in a move targeting institutions enrolling students from Nigeria, China, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. The Department for Education data further showed that Nigerian students generated £1.7 billion in UK higher education export revenue in 2024, compared with £5.3 billion from India and £4.9 billion from China.

UPSA urges graduates to embrace entrepreneurship amid graduate unemployment

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), is urging graduates to embrace entrepreneurship and job creation as Ghana’s young people continue to face competition for limited employment opportunities. Best graduating student considers employment and entrepreneurship For Nancy Edem Atsu, who emerged as the overall best graduating student at the second session of UPSA’s 18th Congregation, the achievement represents years of hard work and perseverance.

Obuasi SHTS Sexual Abuse Case: Student safety remains government’s priority – Haruna Iddrisu

The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have pledged to deploy all necessary administrative and legal measures to safeguard students following sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). He stressed that student safety would remain a priority for the government, describing the allegations reported at Obuasi SHTS as an opportunity for policymakers and education regulators to introduce comprehensive measures to address sexual abuse in schools.