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An alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Essabella Adjoa Scott, has been recognised as the Best Ghanaian Student at the University of Aberdeen, after completing a Master’s degree in Data Science.

In the 2000s, radio listeners across Kumasi were often caught off guard by a confident, white-sounding caller who phoned in with disarming politeness and absurdly funny questions.

The character was called Barry Sanders, a fictional persona whose prank calls became a cult hit on local radio.

The Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to sustained collaboration with its alumni, describing alumni engagement as central to institutional growth and advancement.

Prof. Mrs. Rita Akosua Dickson gave the assurance during a courtesy call by speakers of the Nyansapo Dialogue Series 2026.

Self-doubt, failure and unexpected academic paths should not define a student’s limits, Prof. Mrs. Linda Aurelia Ofori told students at KNUST, urging them to resist belittlement, ask questions and see service to society as the true test of education.

Dr. (Mrs.) Louisa Ansong Satekla, a dentist and public health advocate, has encouraged university students to see their time on campus as a launchpad for enterprise, urging them to pursue business ideas early while remaining grounded in mentorship and academic discipline.

An alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Mr Prosper Tachie, Esq., has been elected National President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), marking a new chapter in the leadership of Ghana’s largest and oldest teachers’ union.

A researcher trained at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has earned international recognition for research that could significantly improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in modern building construction.

Tek. Boakye D. Alpha, a proud alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been selected as one of ten Fellows for the Escalator New Writing Fellowships 2025–2026 and named a Reeves Award Fellow, marking a significant milestone in his growing international literary career.

KNUST continues to shine on the global art stage as distinguished alumnus and current PhD student Ibrahim Mahama has won the Gold Award in the Established Artist Category at the inaugural Art Basel Awards held in Miami Beach.

Mr. Eric Osei, a proud alumnus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Since then, he has emerged as one of the most influential leaders advancing healthcare transformation across the African continent.