Browsing: Vincent’s Folder

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.

For many scholars and national institutions, forced displacement is often approached through the language of numbers, policies and protection frameworks.…

Across many fronts, fresh debates on agrifood systems are gaining momentum, driven by what experts say is the need to…