University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is struggling to provide adequate accommodation for both lecturers and students and calls on the government to aid in the development of the university. The University which currently has a student population of about 3000 and over 200 senior workers does not have commensurate housing for them according
Things To Do During The Long Vacation
After a long, tiring and exciting semester it is time to put your books aside and take some time off to relax and refresh ourselves for the next semester. I know most of you would like to spend the vacation in bed all day and watch all the movies that you couldn’t finish while in school but
Government buildings to house students in South Africa
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the department is making steady progress in its joint work with the Department of Public Works to identify under-utilized government buildings to be converted into student accommodation. Presenting the department’s Budget Vote to Parliament on Tuesday, Minister Nzimande acknowledged that the department’s Student Housing Infrastructure Programme (SHIP)
Should you invest in African student housing?
According to real estate firm JLL, “demand for new purpose-built student accommodation across sub-Saharan Africa is set to exceed 500,000 beds over the next five years”. It looks like supplying this accommodation will largely be the remit of the private sector – it’s no secret that there are public sector budget constraints across Africa. Does
A Student’s Guide To Booking A Hostel
Where you will spend the next 4 months or years of your life is an important decision you have to make and it isn’t one to take lightly. Hostels differ in management, facilities and prices and so it is important to do your homework very well before choosing a hostel. Whether it’s your first time or not,
Dorcas’ GetRooms Experience
Dorcas is a level 100 student who heard about GetRooms from a friend and decided to try it out. Have a listen to what she has to say about the GetRooms experience in her testimony. Facebook Comments Box
Fire guts Ayeduase – Kotei Cemetery next to Hostel
Residents of Ayeduase-Kotei a suburb of Kumasi were awoken to a smokey Friday morning as fire engulfed the cemetery next to the Nyame Mireku Hostel off the Kotei Ayeduase road. The fire engulfed the weeds which had overgrown on the cemetery land and produced large amounts of soot which had filled the whole atmosphere. The
Central University introduces paperless academic service request
Central University, the leading private university in Ghana has introduced an innovative e-students request technology known as “Request a Service” which seeks to help students and alumni experience fast processing and delivery of official transcripts and other academic documents. According to the University, the deployment of the technology drive will enable students/ alumni to request
What hostel managers can do to prevent suicides in their hostel
Apart from hopelessness, depression, drugs and anxiety there are many other reasons why people commit the unpopular act of suicide. For students some of the main causes are; New environment Loss of a social network Loss of the safety net found at home Pressure academically or socially Isolation and alienation Lack of coping skills Difficulty
Important Things To Look Out For When Choosing A Hostel
Some hostels accommodate students for a semester (approximately 4 months) while others do so for a year or more. Homestels are more apartment like and may take in students for short or long term contracts which may last for over 4 years. Every hostel is different and people select them based on their needs, affordability