German ambassador Visits KnUst

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ProvidiNg highlights of weeKly activities oN KNust camPus

81ST EdiTion, 2016

Training-of-Trainers Course on Sweet Potato Opens at KNUST

Street Foods Project holds Research Dissemination Workshop

International Books for Development Donates Books to KNUST Library

The German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Rüdiger John with his team has paid a working visit to KNUST.He was accompanied by his spouse.

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Street Foods Project holds Research Dissemination Workshop

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) as part of the Ghana Street Food Project has organised a Research Dissemination Workshop to educate stakeholders within the Kumasi Metropolitan Area. The workshop is based on findings of research conducted within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and Tema Municipal Area. The project which started in 2012 was expected to end in 2015, but has had to be extended to March 2016..... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/street-foods-project-holds-research-dissemination-workshop

Training-of-Trainers Course on Sweet Potato Opens at KNUST The training-of-trainers course on “Everything You Need to Know about Sweet Potato” organised by the Department of Food Science and Technology of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was opened on 1st

February, 2016. It will run till 12th February, 2016 at the International Centre for Innovative Learning (ICIL).The training was organised in conjunction with Centro Internacional De la Para (CIO) also known as Centre for International Potato (CIP). ... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/training-of-trainers-course-on-sweet-potato-opens-at-knust

Department Of Food Science Holds Conference on Food FraudThe Department of Food Science and Technology of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with Litfahm Consultancy Services held the first National Conference on Food Fraud on the 27th of January, 2016. The conference was on the theme “Combating Food Fraud: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach”. The goal of the event among other things was to sensitise both industry players and consumers about food fraud and encourage new ideas and pragmatic steps on how to effectively fight it. ... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/department-of-food-science-holds-conference-on-food-fraud

International Books for Development Donates Books to KNUST LibraryThe International Books for Development, a working group of the International Organization for Chemical Sciences in Development has donated two hundred boxes of books and classroom fittings estimated at $30,000 to the University Library. The presentation was held at the Main University Library on 29th January, 2016. ... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/international-books-for-development-donates-books-to-knust-library

German Ambassador Visits KNUSTThe German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Rüdiger John with his team has paid a working visit to KNUST. He was accompanied by his spouse. He stated that the visit formed part of field trips he was embarking on. These field trips would offer him and his team more ideas, engagements and the opportunity to explore more partnerships.

He stated that it would help him and his team to examine the challenges and problems in the areas visited to help his office offer the necessary assistance. He added that he was also checking on the progress of some ongoing projects his embassy had started. ... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/german-ambassador-visits-knusta

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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

2ND CALL FOR ReSeARCH PROPOSALS KNUST ReSeARCH FUND (KReF)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is pleased to announce the 2nd Call for Research Proposals for funding support from the KNUST Research Fund (KReF).

The KNUST Research Fund has been established to enhance applied, problem-solving and interdisciplinary research for the socio-economic development of Ghana and Africa.

... read more at: http://ogr.knust.edu.gh/funding/internal-funding/2nd-call-for-research-proposals-knust-research-fund-kref

1ST NATIONAL CONFeReNCe ON OUTReACH

... read more at: http://bsu.knust.edu.gh/project-events/1st-national-conference-on-outreach

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ADmISSION OF CANDIDATeS TO ReSeARCH OR HIGHeR DeGReeS PROGRAmmeS, 2016/2017 ACADemIC yeAR

... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/announcements/general/call-for-applications-admission-of-candidates-to-research-or-higher-degrees-programmes-20162017-academic-year

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

ReGISTRAR LAID TO ReST

The late Registrar of the University, Mr. Kobby Yebo-Okrah was laid to rest last Friday at the Kobby Yebo-Okrah Parish Hall, a Parish named after him in his hometown, Akyem Swedru in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

On behalf of Management we express our heartfelt gratitude to all who in diverse ways mourned with us and assisted to give a befitting farewell to our late Registrar.

... read more at: www.knust.edu.gh/hotspot/registrar-laid-to-rest

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INSPIRER“the first prison i ever saw had inscribed on it CEAsE to Do EVIl:

lEArN to Do wEll; but as the inscription was on the outside,the prisoners could not read it.”

brainyquote.com (george Bernard shaw)

“the unconscious self is the real genius. your breathing goes wrong the moment your conscious self meddles with it.”

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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Tel: 03220-60021, E-mail: uro@knust.edu.ghMonday, 25TH January, 2016