Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has taken a significant step toward enhancing academic excellence with the partial handover of a newly constructed five-storey Faculty of Engineering building.

The Western and Central Link Wings of the facility were handed over by Antartic Construction Company during an interim ceremony held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The event was attended by key university officials, including the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Richard Ohene Asiedu; Director of Works, Prof. William Gyadu-Asiedu; Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Richard Arthur; as well as members of the project team.

Funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and supervised by Arch-4-Team Consultancy, the multipurpose facility comprises modern classrooms, workshops, and office spaces designed to support teaching, learning, and research. The entire project is expected to be fully completed within the next six months.

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has sworn into office the newly elected members of its Council of Convocation at a brief ceremony held on Thursday, 6th February 2026, at the Boakye-Yiadom Conference Room.

The eight (8) members of the Council were duly elected during an election conducted on Friday, 30th January 2026.

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu, highlighted the important role of the Council of Convocation in the University’s governance system. He noted that the Council supports effective university administration, fosters collaboration among stakeholders, and serves as a platform for keeping staff, students, and alumni informed about key developments within the University community.

On behalf of the Council, the Chairman, Prof. Eugene Okyere-Kwakye, pledged the commitment of members to support the growth and development of Koforidua Technical University. He assured the University community of the Council’s readiness to work closely with management, faculty, and students to strengthen unity and promote collaboration.

The newly inaugurated members of the Council of Convocation are:

1. Dr. Edward Asante
2. Prof. Eugene Okyere-Kwakye
3. Mrs. Ruth Asabea Addo
4. Dr. Felix Owusu Gyebi
5. Dr. Yaw Gyau Akyereko
6. Dr. King Solomon Akorli
7. Dr. Enock Mintah Ampaw
8. Dr. Paulina Addo

 

The Faculty of Engineering of Koforidua Technical University (KTU), in collaboration with Empower Playgrounds, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has organised an Empower STEM Day for students from selected Junior High Schools in rural communities across the Eastern Region.

The event was held on the University campus on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.

Empower STEM Day is an annual outreach initiative designed to expose young students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and career opportunities. Activities for the day included guided campus tours, orientation sessions, STEM-focused talks, practical demonstrations, interactive workshops, and career guidance sessions facilitated by faculty professionals from the University.

The programme aimed to inspire students from underserved communities to explore engineering and technical career pathways, while fostering early interest in innovation, problem-solving, and applied science.

Reporters:
Andrew Agyapong
Jefferson Yeboah Nyarko

The Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Dean of Students, and Executives of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) have warmly received Queen Kara, winner of the recently concluded Face of Technical University 2025 pageant, during a courtesy visit to the University.

The Face of Technical University is a national beauty pageant that brings together contestants from all ten Technical Universities in Ghana. Beyond pageantry, the initiative serves as a powerful advocacy platform aimed at promoting Technical University education, increasing public awareness, and repositioning technical and vocational higher education as a vital component of Ghana’s national development agenda. Central to the programme is the promotion of entrepreneurship through seminars, workshops, and structured capacity-building sessions for participants.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the organisers—who are alumni of Technical Universities—highlighted the pageant’s role in enhancing the visibility of Technical Universities, formerly known as polytechnics, which have historically received limited public exposure. They noted that the platform provides an effective avenue for communicating the value of practice-oriented, industry-relevant education to prospective students, corporate bodies, and other key stakeholders.

The Face of Technical University Beauty Pageant, formerly known as Face of Polytechnic, is solely originated by the Jeffmor Group, with support from the Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS). The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging the pageant as a strategic tool to promote technical education as a credible pathway to innovation, employability, and sustainable economic growth in Ghana.

The University of Würzburg, Germany, in collaboration with Koforidua Technical University (KTU), is pleased to invite postgraduate students with a strong background in Remote Sensing to apply for nomination for the 2025/2026 Winter Term under the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme.

Interested and qualified students are required to submit their applications through the Erasmus+ Coordinator via the email address below:

📧 Email: coordinator.erasmusplus171@ktu.edu.gh

📅 Application Deadline: Monday, 16th February 2026

For further enquiries, please contact:
📞 026 402 1895 / 026 512 0164

The Faculty of Business and Management Studies successfully organized an orientation programme for its first-year students to formally welcome them into the Faculty and introduce them to university academic life and expectations. The programme was held from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30, 2026.

The orientation programme provided students with comprehensive information on faculty regulations, academic requirements, examination procedures, and the various student support services available to assist them throughout their studies. Students were encouraged to demonstrate discipline, commitment, and integrity in their academic pursuits.

Faculty officers and lecturers engaged students through informative presentations and interactive sessions, offering guidance on effective study habits, time management, and the importance of strictly adhering to university rules and policies. The interactive nature of the programme allowed students to ask questions and seek clarification on issues relating to their academic journey.

The Faculty reaffirmed its commitment to supporting students and creating a conducive environment for teaching and learning. The programme concluded with best wishes to all students for a successful and fulfilling academic experience.