A professor of Tourism, Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Annim Boakye, who is currently the Dean of the Office of International Relations of University of Cape Coast, says tourism is not a prerequisite for national development.
According to him, "the mere presence of tourists does not guarantee developmental outcomes such as reduction of poverty, hunger and economic growth".
The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has held a matriculation ceremony to officially admit one thousand, five hundred and sixty-nine (1,569) students to pursue various undergraduate and post-graduate sandwich programmes.
The Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, UCC, Dr. Sir Sam Jonah, has paid a working and familiarization visit to the University to interact with staff.
The visit afforded the Chancellor the opportunity to obtain at firsthand and respond to questions and concerns of staff.
The Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, UCC, Dr. (Sir) Sam Jonah, has challenged management and staff of the University to work tirelessly to maintain high academic standards to move the University forward.
According to him, UCC should not rest on its laurels over its ranking as the best in Ghana and Africa, but rather intensify efforts to strive for academic excellence to achieve more.
The University of Cape Coast, UCC, and Cardiff University, UK, have resolved to consolidate efforts to fight glaucoma - the leading cause of preventable irreversible blindness in Africa.
In view of this, a team of lecturers from the School of Optometry and Vision Science of Cardiff University are in UCC to collaborate with their counterparts at the Department of Optometry and Vision Science to work towards getting research grant to combat glaucoma in Africa.
Adequate supervision and monitoring in public basic schools are fundamental to improving standards and performance of students in English Language, Mathematics and Science (EMS) in the Central Region, a study has shown.
The study, “Curriculum Delivery in English Language, Mathematics and Science at Basic Schools in Central Region” was conducted by researchers from the College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast (UCC) and funded by the Directorate of Research and Innovation Consultancy (DRIC)-UCC.
The Security Section of University of Cape Coast, UCC, has presented a Citation of Honour to the Director of Consular and General Services, Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham. This was in appreciation of her commitment to the Section.
The presentation was made to Mrs. Graham by the Provost of the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (CANS), Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan, supported by Head of the Security Section, Col. (rtd) Joseph K. Baah Tsiquaye.
The University of Cape Coast, UCC, has promoted thirty-eight (38) security personnel to various ranks for their dedication to work.
Out of the number, there were thirty-seven (37) males and one (1) female.
The personnel were promoted to the ranks of Senior Officer, Assistant Senior Officer and Senior Guard (Grades 1 and 2).
The Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei, has thrown his weight behind the 2022 BlueCanvas Studios Artists and Architects’ Residency programme in Cape Coast.
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appointed Prof. David Teye Doku as the Director of the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC).
