Two former colleges of the University of Education, Winneba became Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, by an Act of Parliament, Act 1026 (2020): College of Agriculture Education College of Technology Educat
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Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) established in 2020
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has recently replaced the previous National Accreditation Board. The GTEC resulted in combining the previous National Council for Tertiary Education (NTEC) and the National Accreditation Board (NAB) to form one gov
0 CommentGhana schools reopen after 9 months COVID-19 shutdown
After a 9-month school shutdown due to COVID-19, Ghana’s government announced the reopening of schools at all levels for the next academic year earlier this month. Tertiary students were the first ones to return to campus from Saturday, January 9, 2021.
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6 of the 10 polytechnics operating in Ghana are set to be upgraded to Universities of Technology by the end of 2016. Among other courses, they will offer a one year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) program consisting of 18 to 24 credits for Higher National
0 CommentAshesi University College Library is Amazing!
Last month I attended the EducationUSA Africa Regional Forum in Ghana. The conference was remarkable, and I had the opportunity to visit a couple of Ghanaian institutions, including a local university library. In honor of National Library Week, I wanted
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