A birthday reflection Life isn’t really what we once imagined,Neither the visions of childhood, bright and enchanted,Nor the images painted…

The University of Ghana Governing Council has promoted renowned migration scholar and Director of the Centre for Migration Studies, Prof. Mary Boatemaa Setrana, to the rank of Full Professor of Migration and Social Change. The promotion recognises her outstanding contributions to migration scholarship, policy development, and international research partnerships across Africa. Prof. Setrana currently serves as the IDRC Research Chair on Forced Displacement in Anglophone West Africa and has played a key role in shaping migration governance and policy frameworks in Ghana and beyond.

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union and Vice-President of the European Commission,…

Rapid urbanisation across Africa and the world continues to place significant pressure on infrastructure, transport systems and urban services. At the 2026 Aggrey–Fraser–Guggisberg Memorial Lectures at the University of Ghana, Imperial College London’s Prof. Washington Yotto Ochieng explored how cities can respond to these challenges through smarter planning, resilient digital infrastructure and stronger collaboration between academia, industry and government.

Across the globe, health surveillance has become one of the most critical pillars of public health protection. From Ebola outbreaks…

The University of Ghana (UG) has been named the highest-ranked university in Ghana and West Africa and placed 8th in…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has underscored the importance of collaboration, mentorship and…

The Centre for Migration Studies (CMS), University of Ghana, has officially launched its year-long 20th Anniversary celebrations to mark its…

The University of Ghana’s Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) is gearing up to celebrate 20 years of pioneering research and…

Prof. Eric Y. Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI and 2022 Africa Food Prize Laureate, has been honoured with the Meritorious Service Award by the African Plant Breeders Association for his pioneering leadership, visionary service, and enduring contribution to advancing plant science and agricultural innovation across Africa.

A simple moment at my desk, two phones, one old and one new, made me pause and reflect on how easily we replace what once served us well. From relationships to work and friendships, we often chase the new while forgetting the old that stood by us. Yet, true growth lies not in discarding the past but in balancing gratitude with progress, learning to value both the stories that shaped us and the possibilities that lie ahead.