knust newsletter 80th edition

MasterCard Foundationsupports Knust with $20 Million

E-NEwslEttErKwame NKrumah uNiversity of scieNce aNd techNology

ProvidiNg highlights of weeKly activities oN KNust camPus

80TH EdiTion, 2016

The Gambian Chapter of KNUST Alumni Association Launched

KNUST WASCAL Holds Consultative Workshop on Climate Change

Vice Chancellor Entertains Traditional Rulers

E-NEWSLETTER - 80, PRovidiNg HigHLigHTS of WEEkLy AcTiviTiES oN kNUST cAmPUS

MasterCard Foundation Supports KNUST with $20 million

KNUST has received $20 million United States dollars from the MasterCard Foundation (MCF) to train 700 scholars in ten years. Under the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, KNUST and the MCF will offer full scholarships to students who have demonstrated strong academic leadership potential and are passionate about leading change and transformation on the African continent. The programme which started in 2014 was launched on Saturday, 16th January, 2016..... read more at: http://mcf.knust.edu.gh/news/news/mastercard-foundation-supports-knust-with-20-million

KNUST WASCAL Holds Consultative Workshop on Climate Change The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), a research centre of excellence at the College of Engineering of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held a day’s workshop on consultation on climate change. The consultative workshop brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana Meteorological Agency, research institutions, non-governmental organizations and the media among others. ... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-wascal-holds-consultative-workshop-on-climate-change

The Gambian Chapter of KNUST Alumni Association LaunchedThe Gambian Chapter of the KNUST Alumni Association has been launched. The colourful ceremony which was held at the Paradise Suites Conference Hall in Banjul, the capital of the Gambia, on the 6th of December, 2015 was attended by alumni, sponsors, parents and guardians of alumni, corporate organisations, representatives of institutions, the media and prospective students. ... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/the-gambian-chapter-of-knust-alumni-association-launched

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Vice Chancellor Entertains Traditional Rulers The Vice Chancellor, Professor William Otoo Ellis, has organized a social gathering for traditional rulers and chiefs at the V.C’s Lounge. The event which took place on 16th December, 2015 was to strengthen the friendship between KNUST and the traditional leaders of the neighbouring communities and to extend its relationship to the outside communities.

Professor Ellis thanked the traditional leaders - chiefs and queen mothers - from Takoradi, Kumasi, and Sunyani for being present on such a great occasion and announced that it had been a great honour to dine with the chiefs every year.

He announced that this year’s celebration marked the last time he would stand before them as the Vice Chancellor. He was certain that the ceremony which he initiated would continue.

He was happy about the improvement in the quality of the road network in the surrounding communities achieved through the advocacy of the university. He affirmed that in order to build capacity, new programmes on chieftaincy and traditional studies – diploma and degree – would be introduced to help students to learn more about the chieftaincy institution and the development of their communities.


UITS Donates Computers to KNUST Basic School The University Information Technology Services (UITS) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has donated twenty (20) sets of computers to the KNUST Junior High School. The Nursery School received four (4) computers. The donation, to enhance quality teaching of ICT as well as raising the standard of excellence in the students, was done on 17th November, 2015. Professor William Otoo Ellis, Vice-Chancellor, presented the computers to the school.

University Hall Wins Most Influential Hall Award The University Hall of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), popularly known as Katanga Hall has been adjudged the Most Influential Hall in Ghana at the Grand Tertiary Awards Ceremony held at Zenith College, Accra on 10th October, 2015.

Dr. E.E. Kwaansa-Ansah the Hall Master of University Hall, made this known when he, accompanied by the leadership of the Hall, presented the award to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Williams Otoo Ellis, on 20th November, 2015.

Mr. Osae Agyei, Director of UITS observed that his office was mandated to provide students and staff with ICT skills necessary for optimal performance in academia. Therefore his unit was willing to offer assistance to the school by updating the school’s network system.

Mr. Napoleon de-Graft-Etsison, Head of Basic School/Head of Nursery School, expressed his appreciation for such a generous offer from UITS. He said it was a clear demonstration of the University’s commitment to academic excellence of the KNUST Basic Schools. He made a request to the Vice-Chancellor for a facility to house the computers.

Mr. Eric Oti Atta, Deputy Head of JHS, on behalf of the staff and students thanked UITS and management for such a generous offer and appealed for more especially laptops in the near future.

The three awards swept by University Hall were the best National Male Hall, the best National Hall and the best National Cheer Group (Jama). The hall competed against the Commonwealth Hall from the University of Ghana and Casely Hayford Hall of Cape Coast University. The hall also took the Grand Tertiary Award for THE MOST INFLUENTIAL HALL in Ghana. Prof. Ellis, Vice Chancellor, congratulated the Hall Master and the executives of the hall. He remarked that such achievements brightened the image of the hall, an image dented by some unfortunate events in the past. Prof. Ellis cautioned them against acts of indiscipline. He challenged the students to be worthy ambassadors of the University and their hall of residence. He encouraged them to believe in the university and themselves because they were unique. He said the hall should set a high standard to reflect its status as a hall named to commemorate the accession of the Kumasi College of Technology to full university status.

Present at the ceremony were Nana Yaw Asiedu (Hall Tutor), Brako Frank (Hall President), Apraku Denis (Vice-President), Nyarko Frederick (General Secretary), Yankey Japhter (Financial Secretary).

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UITS Donates to KNUST Primary School The University Information Technology Services (UITS) has donated twenty (20) HP computers to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Primary School. Prof. Samuel Nii Odai, assisted by the head of UITS, Francis Osae Agyei, made the presentation. Prof. Odai assured staff and pupils of the support of the University. He also promised to ensure that the UITS connects the computers to the internet to facilitate teaching and learning.

BT Alumni Donates Textbooks The graduating class of Building Technology (BT), 1990 Year Group, KNUST, has donated ten (10) textbooks amounting to three thousand Ghana cedis (GhC 3,000) to the Department of Building Technology of the College of Art and Built Environment to mark their silver jubilee of graduating from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST. The event took place at the Vice Chancellor’s Office on Friday, 23rd October, 2015.

On behalf of Building Technology graduating class of 1990, Dr Divine Ahadzie, a lecturer

For his part, Mr. Osae noted that the University had purchased new computers and his outfit thought it useful to hand the used computers to the school.

Receiving the items, Mr. Francis Asare Jnr., the head of the Basic Schools and Irene Nkansah, Headmistress, expressed the appreciation of the Basic Schools and promised to put the machines to good use to enhance the teaching of Information Communication Technology (ICT).

and leader of the alumni stated that as part of the benefits they received as students of KNUST, they decided to give back to the school by donating textbooks to the department. He said that the donation was in memory of their late class president, Mr. Samuel Gomelar, who passed on two years after their graduation.

Mrs. Maria Adams, a member of the 1990 Year Group, presented the textbooks to the Vice Chancellor. She observed that the books were fundamental tools for teaching and learning which would help build the students academically. She stated that they would continue to assist the department in every way.

Professor Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor, received the books on behalf of management. He expressed his gratitude to the Year Group and remarked that they all had a responsibility to the young generation. Prof. Ellis noted that KNUST was one of the best institutions in Ghana where good habits are inculcated in the young ones in order to build them up to be better people in the country. It was therefore not surprising that those who left were coming back to help their department due to the benefits they received as students.

He used the occasion to appeal to the alumni to take students on internship programmes so as to build their experience in their field of study.

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ANNouNCEmENts

IMPLEMENTATIoN oF KNUST STAFF PERFoRMANCE APPRAISAL

It is announced for the information of the University Community and all staff that the sale of admission forms for 2016/2017 for entry into the Basic Schools will start from 1st February 2016 to 29th April, 2016. The price of each admission form is GH¢10.00.

Forms can be obtained from the Basic Schools’ Accounts office at the Junior High School (JHS). All completed forms must be returned to the Administrative Assistant at the Basic Schools Office at the Junior High School.

Vacancies exist only at the Lower Nursery 1 and the Day Care. For the Day Care Centre, the child must be at least 2 years. The age limits for entry into the Nursery School are between 3 years 9 months and 4 years 8 months by 30th September, 2016.

No admissions would be made to Nursery 2 and for the Primary School.

The closing date for submission of completed application forms is 29th April, 2016. Without completion of admission forms no admission request would be entertained.

IMPLEMENTATIoN oF KNUST STAFF PERFoRMANCE APPRAISAL

As discussed at various fora in the University, Staff Performance Appraisal (PA) is being implemented University-wide with immediate effect. The implementation is in line with the University’s vision, mission and core values and the quest to promoting staff development for quality, efficiency and effectiveness. To this end, the six under-listed categories of appraisal forms have been uploaded at the Human Resource Department (HRD) and the Quality Assurance and Planning Unit (QAPU) sections of the University website.

• Peer-Teaching Evaluation

• Annual PA for Senior Members (Adm. /Prof )

• Annual PA for Deputy Head teacher

• Annual Appraisal for Head teacher

• Annual Appraisal for Teachers

• Performance Appraisal - Senior & Junior Staff

The assessment will include all staff of the University, namely: Academic Senior Members, Administrative / Professional Senior Members, Senior and Junior Staff, as well as staff in position of additional responsibility.

The Performance Appraisal policy is being implemented in consonance with all other policies of the University and Labour laws, and shall be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the University. Among other benefits, it will serve as a basis for promotion of staff, record of achievements over the years, and a tool for identifying staff training and development needs.

It is hoped that all staff will strive to ensure the smooth implementation and success of the programme to help KNUST to maintain her enviable status of excellence.

NyANSAPoR yoUR RADIo TALK SHoW oN RESEARCH

Are you into research? Are your research still in the dark? Then this is good news for you, it is time to disseminate all those research findings through the power of radio. Focus 94.3 FM has the right and conducive platform to showcase all your research findings. A research platform dubbed ”Nyansapor” broadcasts research findings every Saturday between 2 and 4 pm. The show will feature top notch researchers in and around KNUST.

Tune in every Saturday at 2pm to listen and contribute. Researchers who wish to feature on this radio show should call the Acting Manager, Focus FM on 0200898566 / 0242179162

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ANNouNCEmENts

CALL FoR APPLICATIoNS; GC-MS: FUNDAMENTALS oF RUNNING GC-MS AND SPECTRA INTERPRETATIoN WoRKSHoP

... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/announcements/general/call-for-applications-gc-ms-fundamentals-of-running-gc-ms-and-spectra-interpretation-workshop

CALL FoR APPLICATIoNS FoR PHD FELLoWSHIPS-XENoBIoTICS AND HEAVy METALS IN GHANA (SHEATHE)

... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/announcements/general/call-for-applications-for-phd-fellowships-xenobiotics-and-heavy-metals-in-ghana-sheathe

KNUST SHARES NEW SUPERLAB WITH WEST AFRICAN SCIENTISTS

“For once researchers in Ghana can start to dream. Right now you are not limited by the absence of equipment,” says Lawrence Borquaye, assistant manager of the new central laboratory at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

The lab, opened in May, cost the university US$6.5 million to build and fill with some of the most advanced lab equipment in the world.... read more at: http://www.scidev.net/global/technology/multimedia/ghana-superlab-west-african-scientists.html

KNUST RESEARCH REPoRT 2015

KNUST Research Report is an initiative to chronicle some of the individual, departmental, college research and development activities which has made significant contributions to the socioeconomic development of Ghana.

This is an online version of the report.

... read more at: http://archive.knust.edu.gh/downloads/61/611517.pdf

BURIAL & FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS oF MR. KoBBy yEBo-oKRAH

The University Community is informed of the Burial and Funeral Arrangements of MR. KoBBy yEBo-oKRAH, Registrar of the University. The sad event occurred on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the University Hospital after a short illness.

... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/hotspot/burial-funeral-arrangements-of-mr-kobby-yebo-okrah

FIRE PRECAUTIoN

Members of the University Community are duly informed by the Fire Prevention Unit that all indications point to the outbreak of major fires in the University during the HARMATTAN season; which is the weather we are currently experiencing.

Therefore, we are all advised to be extra vigilant at all times, both in the office and at home. Adopting the following precautionary measures would help prevent possible fire outbreaks:

1. Carry out routine inspection after work to make sure all air conditioning equipment, fans, photocopiers, computers and all office electrical and electronic equipment are switched off;

2. Switch off and unplug all electrical and electronic equipment when there is power failure;

3. Desist from burning dry leaves under trees; and

4. Stop burning refuse and/or dry leaves unattended.

If the need to burn any kind of waste arises, prior advice should be sought from the Fire Prevention Unit.


INSPIRER“a life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable,

but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”brainyquote.com (george Bernard shaw)

“imagination is the beginning of creation. you imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”

brainyquote.com (george Bernard shaw)

“in a battle all you need to make you fight is a little hot blood and the knowledge that it’s more dangerous to lose than to win.”

brainyquote.com (george Bernard shaw)

let’s aspire for the best in all our dealings!wishing you all the best of luck in this week.

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CONTACT TO SOME OFFICES

UNIvErSITy rElATIONS Tel 03220-60021 E-mail [email protected]

FIrE PrEvENTION UNIT Tel 03223-92292

SECUrITy SErvICES Tel 03220-60229 Hotline 62999

HOSPITAl Director’s Office Tel 03220-60300 Administrator’s Office Tel 03220-63967 Maternity Tel 03220-63968 Main Line (Administration) Tel 03220-60320 E-mail [email protected]

QUAlITy ASSUrANCE & PlANNINg UNIT Tel 03220-60319

rEgISTrAr’S OFFICE Tel 03220-60331 E-mail [email protected]

gENErAl AdMINISTrATION Tel 03220-60438

HUMAN rESOUrCE dEvElOPMENT Tel 03220-60352 E-mail [email protected]

AdMISSIONS Tel 03220-61831 E-mail [email protected]

ExAMINATIONS Tel 03220-64358 E-mail [email protected]

AlUMNI OFFICE Tel 03220-63584 E-mail [email protected]

WOrkS & PHySICAl dEvElOPMENT OFFICE Tel 03220-60357 E-mail [email protected]

MAINTENANCE Tel 03220-60284

ESTATE OrgANISATION Tel 03220-60316

TrANSPOrT SECTION Tel 03220-63751/63752/64326

UNIvErSITy PrINTINg PrESS Tel 03220-60150 E-mail [email protected]

STAFF ClUb Tel 03220-63649/60239ENgINEErINg gUEST HOUSE Tel 03220-63078 SMS gUEST HOUSE Tel 03220-60353 rENEWAblE gUEST HOUSE Tel 03220-60378/60603 INdEPENdENCE HAll Tel 03220-60485/60486 rEPUblIC HAll Tel 03220-62045 QUEEN ElIzAbETH II HAll Tel 03220-62027 AFrICA HAll Tel 03220-60492 UNITy HAll Tel 03220-62125/62126/62127 UNIvErSITy HAll Tel 03220-60476 gUSS HOSTEl Tel 03220-62214 CrEdIT UNION HOSTEl Tel 03220-64960 CHAPlAINCy Tel 03220-63603 dEAN OF STUdENTS Tel 03220-62975/6 E-mail [email protected] ACCrA OFFICE Tel 0302-250708

Published by: University Relations Office (URO)

Tel: 03220-60021, E-mail: [email protected], 25TH January, 2016

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