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
From the classroom to the workplace
For many students, this vacation period is the first time that they are actually working in a real work environment. Up until now, we have been schooled in the University about what to do when we start work, but I am sure that every student will bear with me that being told how to do
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
The right university for you
What many students don’t realise is that picking a university is equal to picking your best friend or partner. Yes, it’s that serious. Every university is different and has its own rules, vibe and culture. Finding the one right one whose standards match up to your ambition is of utmost importance. So then, just how
The essence of placements, internships and insight experience and how to apply for them
The essence of placement, internships and insight experience and how to apply for them.
Ghana and the Netherlands collaborate to build 5000 housing units in the Ashanti Region
Five thousand housing units are set to be constructed in the Ashanti Region over five years through a Ghanaian-Dutch business collaboration The $200 million project is being undertaken by Danywise Estate & Construction and Netherlands investor, Kylla Europe BV. Chief Executive of Danywise Estate & Construction, Frank Aboagye Danyansah, says the project will create over
Asantehene calls for increased investments in public universities
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for increased investments in infrastructural facilities in public tertiary institutions to bring them not only to international standards, but help to improve quality of teaching and learning in these institutions. He said higher education was key to unlocking development potentials of any society, and it was appropriate
Ashesi University Receives Presidential Charter
President Nana Akufo-Addo has granted a Presidential Charter to Ashesi University College, making it an independent degree-granting institution. The Charter will be formally presented to Ashesi at the University’s 2018 Graduation Ceremony. A letter signed by the Minister of State for Tertiary Education, Prof Kwesi Yankah, said the Charter was granted after a thorough assessment
Vodafone Ghana launches logo design competition
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Vodafone Ghana has launched an Anniversary logo competition to symbolise its relevance and achievements since 2008. The logo competition, launched by Chief Executive Yolanda Cuba and Gayheart Mensah, Director of External Affairs, went viral on social media, calling on the general public to submit logo designs via the