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Akatsico, UNCG deepen partnership for academic development

The Akatsi College of Education (Akatsico) and the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) in the United States have deepened their institutional partnership, with both institutions exploring opportunities in research, academic exchanges, professional development and international collaboration. Dr Kumedzro reaffirmed Akatsico’s commitment to sustaining and nurturing the relationship, saying the partnership aligned with Theme Four of the College’s five-year Strategic Plan, which focuses on national and international partnerships for development.

Rediscovering civility, respect and the art of disagreeing well

The attack on federal MP Helen Haines has Australians contemplating the state of our public and political discourse. Experts explain how to respectfully disagree with someone.

Education support limit frustrates parents with type 1 diabetic children

Alana Marshall says managing her son Declan's type 1 diabetes requires constant vigilance and wants age-based cut-offs to support in school scrapped.

Student movement takes Serbia's Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election

The Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests to form the biggest challenge to Vučić's rule.

Students protest against SIR at Mumbai University, demand arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Organised by the Disha Students’ Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), the demonstration also called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners

Graduates must be willing to start small to build careers – Ridge Royal MD

The Managing Director of Ridge Royal Hotel in Cape Coast, Sheila Adjetey-Anum, has urged graduates to be willing to start from entry-level positions and build their careers through hard work, practical experience and continuous learning. Ms Adjetey-Anum, who said she had worked in the industry for about 20 years, explained that she had progressed from an entry-level position to become the managing director of Ridge Royal Hotel, having previously managed several hotels.

Obuasi SHTS: Third-year students to return October 25, second-years November 16

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced separate reporting dates for continuing students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), following the school’s temporary closure in August. The Ghana Education Service subsequently interdicted Mr Abdulai pending investigations, while a complaint was lodged with the police.

Bomb threat emails to Mumbai Mayor’s office, three Navi Mumbai schools trigger security alert

Prompted by the threat, law enforcement authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to verify the authenticity of the message

‘I was among the top 10 in Ghana School of Law entrance exam’ – 67-year-old man called to the Ghana Bar

Samuel Victor Addo, who was called to the Ghana Bar at 67 this year after retiring from a successful career in corporate America, has revealed that he ranked among the top 10 candidates nationwide in the entrance examination for the Ghana School of Law in 2024. A new career at 67 Mr Addo’s achievement came after he returned to Ghana following a successful career in the United States, including work with Delta Air Lines, to pursue law.

ATU seeks support to address infrastructure gaps

Accra Technical University (ATU) is seeking financial support to address infrastructure gaps and improve the delivery of technical education. ATU Debate Society coach Michael Koranteng expressed excitement over the university’s performance in the competition, describing the outcome as a proud moment for the team.

‘Failure was never an option’ — 67-year-old Samuel Victor Addo becomes a lawyer

At an age when many people would be content to enjoy retirement, Samuel Victor Addo returned to the classroom to pursue a long-held ambition of becoming a lawyer. For Mr Addo, the experience was challenging but deeply rewarding.

OCTOPUS IG urges students to cultivate discipline and courage

Students, farmers, civil society groups continue to protest against SIR, CEC

Hundreds take to the streets as Yogendra Yadav, Annie Raja, and farmers’ groups join protest; police say 20 detained, one FIR resgistered

Second batch of GAF recruits report for basic military training

The second batch of recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have officially reported to various training centres to commence Basic Military Training on Friday, October 23, 2026. The recruits have reported to the Army Recruit Training School, Air Force Recruit Training School, Navy Recruit Training School, Armour Training School and Army Special Operations Training School.

75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency

Polling in 11 districts coming under the two Legislative Council segments conclude peacefully

GAF to stage land combat firepower demonstration at Bundase on October 30

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will hold its 2026 Land Combat Firepower Demonstration at the Battle Training Camp in Bundase on Friday, October 30. The annual field demonstration is organised for students of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College.

Three Vizag kayakers selected for inter-university competitions

Two students die after two-wheeler rams earthmover near Chittoor

Political row erupts ahead of Kerala University special convocation

The Syndicate members raised concern over a purported deterioration in the university’s academic and administrative function, despite securing a NAAC A++ accreditation.

Afghan women could lose one of their last paths to a higher education

The US has defunded one of the last universities giving Afghan women the chance to receive an education after the Taliban takeover in 2021. DW spoke with a student who says she's lost hope of ever earning a degree.

Entries invited for college magazine competition

The competition is being organised in association with Federal Bank. The awards will be presented at a function to be held in Kozhikode in January 2027.

Fifth edition of MCADDI 2026 to be held at University of Hyderabad from October 25

We’re teenage girls fighting to ban the use of school uniform in porn. Why have you left it up to us?

We’re teenage girls fighting to ban the use of school uniform in porn. It’s time for UK law to end the disgusting sexualisation of minors In the Little Feminist Book Club, we don’t read a lot of books.

Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Gender Ministry deploys team to support affected students

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has deployed an advance team to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region to provide psychosocial and social welfare support to students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (OSECTEC). Members of the public can report suspected child abuse to the Ghana Police Service or seek assistance through the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope Call Centre and Orange Support Centre on 0800-800-800, 0800-900-900 or 0800-111-222.