The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is putting up sensational performances in the 2020 Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) games currently underway at the University of Ghana, Legon.
The event, which started on Friday, 3rd and it is expected to end on Sunday, 19th January, 2020, is the 26th edition and for the first time on record, 11 public institutions are competing in about 14 disciplines for laurels.
The Faculty of Science and Environment Education has held an end of year faculty review workshop at the DIS Conference Room, Mampong Asante Campus for its teaching, administrative and support staff on Monday, 23rd December, 2019
The centre of attraction was at Ese Ho, Kyebi in the Eastern Region of Ghana as the First Three Gentlemen of the land graced the grand durbar of the 20th Anniversary of the Paramount Chief of Akyem Abuakwa, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II. The Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) was also in attendance to witness the memorable occasion.
Dignitaries in attendance
The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the construction of Technical Examinations Unit Block (TEUB) and also inaugurated a string of workshops and modern equipment at the College of Technology Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
The President carried out these activities when he paid a working visit to COLTEK on December 1, 2019.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso Constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Dr. S. K. Nuamah has donated 30 Suiming 150-Watt Led Street Lights to the College of Technology Education, Kumasi (COLTEK) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
The donation partly followed appeals by the leadership of COLTEK’s chapter of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) to the Ministry of Energy for street light bulbs to further improve the lighting situation and for that matter, security in the College.
The Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has affirmed its intention to honour the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye with a doctorate degree for his unwavering contribution towards the remarkable history and politics of Ghana.
According to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Andy Ofori-Birikorang, UEW occasionally honours citizens and international figures who have contributed adeptly to the course of humanity hence, the reason to offer the Third Gentleman of the land an honorary doctorate degree.
As part of a 3-year research project on ‘Exploring Visual Cultures’, an eight-member team of researchers and lecturers from the University of Education, Winneba visited Germany and Italy from November 10th – 18th, 2019. The essence of the visit, amongst others, was to explore the visual culture milieu of Germany and Italy, and attend a symposium at the Academy of Fine Art University in Germany to present image-based research papers on the said project.
The Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on Monday, 16th December, 2019 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) at the Council Chamber, North Campus, Winneba.
The Dean, School of Creative Arts of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Dr. Patrique deGraft-Yankson has attended the first International Conference, Workshop and Meeting of UNESCO Chairs from 2nd to 4th December, 2019 in Wuppertal, Germany.
The purpose of the conference which was to exchange information, experiences and strengthen possibilities of collaboration among UNESCO Chairs was held under the theme, ‘Linking Education, Transdisciplinarity and International Partnership’.
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye has called for reinforcement of women empowerment and the enhancement of equal rights to boost women representation in decision making.
He advocated for allocation of seats to women who would like to contest for elections and urged political parties to reserve a quota for women to encourage their participation in politics and governance.
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