Have you ever wondered about the history of the famous KNUST halls? Well in this article we will take a look at the history of the 6 traditional halls in KNUST and probably why the hall residents behave the way they do. The halls serve as the official KNUST hostels for students. Majority of the
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Scholarships and grants for students in Ghana
Tertiary education in Ghana is not affordable for most Ghanaians but thankfully there are some scholarships that undergraduate and postgraduate students in Ghana can take advantage of. Most scholarships cover tuition only but there are a few that could even cover your hostel fees as well. We are going to take a look at some
Can containers serve as hostels? [Pictures]
The land is a limited resource. For thousands of years, the land that we currently live on has seen no change in size. So how we use the land for building and other activities is very important. The government of Ghana is looking at passing laws to help structure the building of high rise condominiums
How to build your career
Everybody wants to be a success. Have all the money that you need, in your dream home, taking trips to the Bahamas at will, married to the girl or guy of your dreams etc. Depending on who you ask, you will get different definitions for success but achieving success in your career path requires passion,
Importance of Internships
Internships are key to building much-needed experience as a student or recent graduate. Employers are much more likely to hire someone with internship and work experience rather than someone with a generic resume, lacking experience. I am sure you have seen those job posts that require a minimum of 2 years of experience and wonder
Katanga and Unity halls to become mixed halls
Some years ago this would have been unthinkable. Girls living in Katanga and Unity (Conti) hall together with the boys. Well, it now seems inevitable. Months after the KNUST showed intentions of converting both halls to mixed halls, there have been protests from current students and alumni of both halls. But it seems that all the
UG Academic Calendar 2018/2019 [Infographic]
The Academic calendar of the University of Ghana for the 2018/2019 academic year is out. Here are a few highlights within the calendar. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018 2019 Approved by BEC April 2018 You can download the full calendar here. Source: https://www.ug.edu.gh
Now that you are a graduate, what next?
National service is next! National service is one inevitable stage in the life of every Ghanaian who completes a tertiary institution in Ghana, especially if the school enjoys government subvention. The release of postings is often received by most with mixed reactions, with some people being very happy with their placements and others wishing they
How to prepare for your graduation
Graduation is a time for joy and celebration. Four years of tireless work and financial investments in tertiary education has finally come to an end. To some students, the graduation ceremony is the zenith of University life. This ceremony differs between Universities but we have put together a general guide that should help students steer
2000 bed hostel for Kayayei inaugurated
The government of Ghana has, through a public-private partnership, built a hostel facility for itinerant female load carriers (Kayayei) in the Ashanti Region. The 2,000-capacity hostel facility at Sepe-Buokrom has a Creche and a Reform and Skill Training Centre. The Minister of Gender, Child and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, who, over the weekend visited