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Stay updated with the latest happenings, research breakthroughs, and events from the College of Basic and Applied Sciences.
Stay updated with the latest happenings, research breakthroughs, and events from the College of Basic and Applied Sciences.
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science has commissioned a new set of laboratory equipment to support hands-on student training and enhance the department’s research capacity. The commissioning ceremony brought together senior university officials, current and former faculty members, staff, and students of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS).
Read Full StoryThe Department of Nutrition and Food Science has commissioned a new set of laboratory equipment to support hands-on student training and enhance the department’s research capacity. The commissioning ceremony brought together senior university officials, current and former faculty members, staff, and students of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS).
On Friday, July 18, 2025, Prof. Sandow Mark Yidana, Provost of CBAS met with student leaders across all Schools within the College. The meeting sought to foster congeniality, address pressing concerns, and reaffirm the University's commitment to delivering a transformative student experience aligned with its strategic priorities.
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences celebrates Wisdom Mensah and Peace Semekor Adegbenu, two out of the three recipients of the inaugural UG-RID Thesis Innovation Awards presented during the climax celebration of the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa (DSRA) 2025.
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) has successfully hosted its 4th Biennial Conference, bringing together academia, industry and policymakers to advocate for science-driven, African-led solutions to the continent’s pressing sustainability challenges.
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) has marked the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa (DSRA) 2025 with an outreach event at the Presbyterian Primary School in La Bawaleshie. The event, in its third edition, was held on the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Energy, Food, Security, Environment and Health,” showcasing scientific innovations and research-driven solutions to real-life societal challenges.
The Department of Food Process Engineering has launched the Association of Food Process Engineers (AFPEN), a student-led initiative aimed at promoting professional development, innovation and collaboration in food systems engineering.
The School of Agriculture, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, has partnered with MTN Ghana Foundation and Defarmercist to launch the Vegetable Centre of Excellence. This pioneering initiative is aimed to transform the country’s horticulture industry, empower youth and promote sustainable food production.
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences is exploring a strategic partnership with Eni Ghana, with a focus on collaborative research, student training and capacity building in the fields of petroleum geoscience, sustainability and applied sciences.
The University of Ghana, through the School of Agriculture, College of Basic and Applied Sciences has partnered with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support the government's Feed Ghana Initiative, aimed at transforming Ghana's agricultural sector.
Ghana's newly established Ministry of Climate Change and Sustainability has expressed interest in partnering with the University of Ghana through its College of Basic and Applied Sciences to address the country's climate change challenges.
The University of Ghana has taken a significant step in advancing cybersecurity education and research with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Laboratory made possible by a generous donation from Virtual InfoSec Africa Limited.
The 5-day event, themed “Waste and Water Education for Impact: Discovering the Career Prospects,” brought together experts to discuss sustainable waste management, water conservation and career opportunities in these fields.
As part of their Science club activities, the students visited the Department and the University’s Botanical Garden to explore the world of biology and its application in everyday life.
The innovative program will prepare students to address complex environmental challenges using cutting-edge techniques and these resources.
The Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), in partnership with the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of France in Ghana, has commissioned the Valorisation of Waste Plastics for Fuel Production (VALOPLASTIQUES) project, aimed at addressing the critical issue of plastic pollution while generating employment opportunities.
The Department of Earth Sciences at the College of Basic and Applied Sciences has hosted an outreach programme organised by Baker Hughes in partnership with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Liaison Committee.
The University of Ghana's College of Basic and Applied Sciences has initiated a renewed drive for academic-industry collaboration with Tullow Ghana, focusing on forging deeper connections in research, training, and student development.
