KNUST confers 221 PhD degrees at 59th Congregation 

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has conferred Doctor of Philosophy degrees on 221 post-graduate students at its 59th congregation, held under the supervision of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Chancellor of the University. 

In attendance were Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, university lecturers, parents and other dignitaries.  

Special honours were presented to three individuals and two corporate institutions in recognition of distinguished service, outstanding fellowship and exemplary academic contribution. 

Professor (Mrs) Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice Chancellor of the KNUST, recounting the progress of the school, said a total of 17,132 students, comprising of 14,764 (86.2 percent) undergraduate students and 2,368 (13.8 percent) post-graduate students graduated this year. 

She added that 600 laptops had been distributed to students under the Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) project, bringing the total number of laptops distributed so far to 3,200. 

Prof Dickson also highlighted the impressive performance of KNUST students who swept national awards in various competitions, including the 2025 National Insurance Debate. 

Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang in her speech, congratulated all the graduates, particularly, the new PhD graduates for their achievement and encouraged them to continue to make a difference in upholding integrity in their various fields. 

She said the demanding nature of academic research was not an easy task as it required a lot of time and effort to accomplish. 

“We have learnt that academic research is not a sprint but a long deliberate climb,” she said. 

She indicated that research works did not only benefit academic functions but contributed to the expansion of human knowledge and development of a country. 

According to her, scholars were bridging theories and practice, producing impactful work across disciplines, borders and sectors. 

Prof Opoku-Agyemang noted that many of such scholars have produced dissertations, studies and designs to address the country’s priorities in health systems, agricultural sustainability and others. 

“Those research projects go beyond academic exercises and contribute to our national development agenda,” she said.  

She acknowledged the efforts of the KNUST in promoting academic excellence and relevance. 

The Vice President applauded KNUST for its commitment to academic excellence, particularly its growing emphasis on translational research. 

Source: GNA 

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