The engagement formed part of a courtesy visit by KNUST Management to thank the Minister for his support during the Vice-Chancellor’s investiture on August 1, 2026.
The discussions, however, went beyond the courtesy call, with both sides exploring areas where government and KNUST can work together to advance science, innovation and quality education.
Key among the issues was the need to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education and create greater opportunities for research and innovation.
The University also raised concerns about student accommodation, with discussions focusing on possible collaboration with private hostel owners to increase the availability of affordable accommodation for students.
A major boost from the meeting was an assurance by the Education Minister that government, through the Ghana Education Trust Fund, GETFund, will support the completion of the KNUST Teaching Hospital.
The Vice-Chancellor says the intervention will not only enhance clinical training and research at the University but also expand access to healthcare for communities within and around the KNUST catchment area.
Professor Christian Agyare was also inducted as Chair of the University’s Technology and Consultancy Centre.
The Centre is expected to play a stronger role in turning research and academic knowledge into practical innovations and solutions to national development challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the Education Minister for the engagement and reaffirmed KNUST’s commitment to working with government, industry and other stakeholders to advance its academic, research and innovation agenda.
For KNUST, the engagement is part of efforts to deepen partnerships beyond the university campus, with the goal of ensuring that research, technology and innovation translate into tangible benefits for students, industry and society.
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