The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has reaffirmed its commitment to research, innovation and graduate employability at its 59th Special Congregation, urging students to translate academic knowledge into real-world impact.
Addressing the gathering in Kumasi, Director of the
School of Graduate Studies (SGS), Professor Michael Poku-Boansi, emphasised
that education remains a key driver of transformation and national development.
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| Director of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), Professor Michael Poku-Boansi |
“Graduation is not merely the accumulation of years of study. It is a testament to perseverance and the belief that knowledge transforms lives,” he stated, urging graduates to use their training to make meaningful contributions to society.
Prof. Poku-Boansi highlighted several research
initiatives positioning the university at the forefront of innovation,
including a project exploring the use of okra-derived pectin as a local
alternative in chocolate production.
The initiative, led by Prof. Jacob Kwaku
Agbenorhevi, is part of the African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership
(AAKTP) and aims to reduce reliance on imported industrial materials while
promoting sustainability in food processing.
He also referenced the commissioning of the
Asenso-Boakye Infrastructure Research Hub, a multidisciplinary facility
designed to support evidence-based policymaking and sustainable infrastructure
development in Ghana.
In the area of student development, the university
has introduced initiatives such as the Professional Add-On Seminar Series by
the Institute of Distance Learning, aimed at bridging the gap between academia
and industry by equipping students with practical career insights.
Additionally, the School of Graduate Studies has
rolled out the Doctoral Dialogue Series to provide a platform for PhD students
to share research findings and contribute to national discourse, with plans
underway to expand its reach through a partnership with Multimedia Group
Limited.
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The university is also strengthening research
ethics by requiring postgraduate students to obtain ethical clearance before
submitting their theses, a move expected to enhance the credibility and
integrity of academic work.
The Director of the SGS, further highlighted
efforts to promote inclusivity in science and engineering through initiatives
such as the SHE Power Summit, which supports women pursuing careers in the
energy and engineering sectors.
He encouraged graduates to uphold the values of
integrity, service and innovation, stressing that the true value of education
lies in its impact on others and society at large.
The 59th Special Congregation is being held in
seven sessions and will climax on March 28, 2026. In total, 424 diploma
students, 2,657 undergraduate students and 5,241 postgraduate students are
being presented for various degrees. At the morning session dedicated to
postgraduate students, a total of 1,323 graduates were presented after meeting
all academic requirements for the award of degrees.
The graduates were drawn from the Faculty of Law,
the Faculty of Social Sciences, and selected programmes under the School of
Business. The programmes included MSc Accounting and Finance, offered in both
regular and IDL modes, MSc Finance in both regular and IDL modes, and MSc
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, also in regular and IDL formats.
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