KTU partners GNAG – Eastern Region Branch, supported by GSDF

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has initiated a competence-based training program specifically focused on Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding techniques. This program targets artisans who are members of the Eastern Region Branch of the Ghana National Association of Garages (GNAG). The training aims to enhance the skills and technical knowledge of these artisans, empowering them to adopt advanced welding techniques and improve the quality of their work. By focusing on competence-based training, KTU ensures that participants gain practical hands-on experience, enabling them to meet industry standards and increase their employability within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

 

This initiative is being supported by the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF), a program designed to foster skills development and capacity building in various sectors across the country. The GSDF’s involvement highlights the government’s commitment to promoting technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a means of boosting economic growth. By partnering with KTU, the GSDF is ensuring that artisans receive the necessary training and resources to remain competitive in an evolving job market. This collaboration underscores the importance of continuous skill development in driving innovation and improving the livelihoods of workers in the Eastern Region.

2024 HACKATHON: A FESTIVAL OF HACKING ‘WIZARDS’

What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is derived from two roots: “hacking,” which means applying creative solutions to address specific problems, and “marathon,” which metaphorically refers to the intensity of a competition. Therefore, a hackathon can be defined as an event where teams come together to work intensively on technology-related projects or to solve specific problems within a set timeframe, usually 48 hours.

Overview of the 2024 Hackathon
The 2024 Hackathon for Technical Universities is being organized by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The competition is open to students from any discipline and year of study who are interested in participating in the contest to offer innovative, policy-relevant solutions. The hackathon involves teams of up to five members working together over 36 hours to develop a product (such as a data visualization, dashboard, policy paper, poster, or infographic) based primarily on data from the StatsBank, complemented by other relevant sources. Six universities are expected to participate, and the top three winners from each Technical University will compete in a National Hackathon event later in the year. The teams that place first, second, and third will receive awards.

Goals and Objectives of the 2024 Hackathon
•Promote the use of integrated datasets to address complex contemporary challenges.
•Increase awareness of the resourcefulness of the GSS StatsBank among Technical Universities.
•Harness the use of data science and artificial intelligence techniques to deepen engagement with data and statistics.
•Expand the pool of data and statistical resources for national, business, and household policy guidance.
•Sustain partnerships with academic institutions to enhance the utilization of GSS statistical products for research and teaching.

Thematic Areas for Product Development
The themes for the 2024 Hackathon are centered on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mentors are encouraged to guide participants in developing their products based on the following areas:
•Poverty eradication and economic growth (SDG 1 & SDG 8)
•Quality education and access (SDG 4)
•Health and well-being (SDG 3)
•Gender equality (SDG 5)
•Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11)
•Decent work and economic opportunities (SDG 8)
•Reduced inequalities (SDG 10)
•Food security and agriculture (SDG 2)
•Energy access and clean fuels

Who Can Participate in the Launch of the 2024 Hackathon?
The 2024 Hackathon will be launched on 14th August at the Abba Bentil Theater at 10 a.m. During the launch, officials from the GSS will raise awareness about the StatsBank (a data repository) and demonstrate the resourcefulness of the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC). The StatsBank provides academics, researchers, and students with easy access to nationally representative datasets, optimizing the resources invested in data collection. The diversity of data in the GSS StatsBank offers academics and students a rich data repository for project work and paper writing, irrespective of their background.

Internal Prizes
The 2024 Hackathon will last for 36 hours. Participants will be accommodated and fed during the competition. At the national level, the winner, 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up will receive Gh₵5,000, Gh₵3,000, and Gh₵2,000, respectively. There will also be consolation prizes and certificates for all participants, mentors, and judges.

Why Should KTU Participate in the Grand Finale of the 2024 Hackathon?
The grand finale of the 2024 Hackathon will be held in Accra, following the selection of the three best teams from six Technical Universities. The GSS, as the national organizer, has secured international sponsorship for the 2024 Hackathon. As a result, in addition to local media coverage, the event is expected to attract international attention. This offers KTU a branding opportunity to elevate its profile before an international audience. The positive impact of this competition will likely enhance KTU’s enrollment in the coming years.

KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STAFF VACANCY

The Koforidua Technical University invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment into the underlisted Teaching and  non-teaching staff positions in the University:

  1. TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
  • Assistant Lecturer
  1. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FOE)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering:
    • Mechatronics Engineering
    • Automation Engineering C
    • Controls and Instrumentations Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Department of Civil Engineering
    • Civil Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

  1. PROFESSOR 

A person seeking an appointment as a Professor must:

  • Nationally and internationally be acknowledged as a teacher, scholar and innovator in his/her field with significant contribution to industrial innovations, as well as contribution to the intellectual and professional reputation of his/ her University;
  • Have been appointed as Professor in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization in one or more of the areas listed above;
  • Show evidence of capacity for continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
  • Have at least ten (10) relevant publications in recognized reputable peer reviewed journals since promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

Note:  Evidence of industry experience and membership of recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

A person seeking appointment as Associate Professor must

  • Have been appointed as Associate Professor in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
  • Show evidence of outstanding performance in teaching, research and industry-related innovations in the candidate’s subject area, as well as, contribution to the intellectual and professional reputation of his/her University;
  • Demonstrate capacity for continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
  • Have a minimum of eight (8) relevant publications in recognized reputable peer reviewed journals, after promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Note: Evidence of industry experience and membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. SENIOR LECTURER 

A person seeking an appointment as Senior

Lecturer must:

  • Have been appointed as Senior Lecturer in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
  • Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer;
  • Demonstrate the capacity for continuous research and publications;
  • Have a minimum of six (6) publications in recognized reputable peer reviewed journals;

Note: Evidence of industry experience and membership of recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. LECTURER

A person seeking an appointment as Lecturer must:

  • Have been appointed as Lecturer in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization. 

Note: Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. ASSISTANT LECTURER 

A person seeking an appointment as an Assistant

Lecturer must:

  • Possess a research Master’s degree in the relevant field of specialization.

Note: Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. NON-TEACHING STAFF/ ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS: 
  1. CHIEF LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST

A person seeking appointment as Chief Laboratory Technician/Technologist must:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field awarded by a recognised institution or;
  • HND in a relevant field awarded by a recognised institution/
  • Part III of the relevant Technician Certificate and must have served as Principal Technician/Technologist in a University or comparable grade in similar institution/organisation for at least six (6) years.

Areas

Building Services Technology: Construction Management (Plumbing Expert),

  1. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT 

Qualification and Experience Required
Applicant must:

  • Be a Chartered Accountant and hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field;
  • Be computer literate and be conversant with accounting software applications. 

MODE OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE: 

Applicants should include Cover Letters (indicating the position applied for), current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Certificates, other relevant supporting documents and Reference Letters from three (3) Referees. These may be personally delivered or sent through Registered Mail to: 

The Registrar
Koforidua Technical University
P. O. Box KF 981
Koforidua 

Applicants should inform their referees to submit, confidential reference letters directly to the Registrar indicating the position applied for by the applicant.

The closing date for the receipt of application forms is Monday, 12th August 2024.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

SIGNED: 

REGISTRAR

 

 

 

Donation of Keyholders to KTU by Mr Samuel Osei Sarpong

We are delighted to announce the generous donation of 200 handcrafted KTU branded key holders by Mr. Samuel Osei Sarpong, a dedicated lecturer from the Fashion and Textiles Department. This final batch was presented to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu, marking the completion of his remarkable contribution.

The initiative began on June 19, 2024, when Mr. Sarpong handed over the first batch of 83 handcrafted key holders to the Vice Chancellor. This presentation was witnessed by the Registrar, Evelyn Fafa Adom, and Professor Joseph Osei, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST). The initial batch served the main administration and the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology.

On July 24, 2024, the second batch was donated, covering all offices, laboratories, and classrooms across the entire university. This batch was also presented to the Vice Chancellor, with Professor Joseph Osei in attendance. In total, Mr. Sarpong’s efforts have resulted in 283 unique key holders for our institution.

Mr. Sarpong estimated the cost of each key holder at GHC 8 and explained the motivation behind his generous act: “As a lecturer, I often need to retrieve keys from the security post, which can be time-consuming due to worn-out labels or paper tags that are not befitting our university. I thought it wise to contribute in my own small way by creating these handcrafted key holders, reflecting our identity as a technical university.”

Prof. Owusu expressed his gratitude, praising Mr. Sarpong for his thoughtfulness and creativity. This initiative not only enhances our operational efficiency but also showcases the talent and commitment within our university community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Sarpong for his invaluable contribution, which exemplifies the spirit of innovation and dedication at Koforidua Technical University.

Re-Sit/Supplementary Examination Registration For First Semester 2023/2024 Academic Year – Duration & Amount

It is announced for the information of all students and the general public that Re-sit/Supplementary Examination Registration for the End of the First Semester 2023/2024 Academic Year will commence on 4th – 27th July 2024.

Students are to pay GH¢100 (per course) using the Momo Payment Code (*776*102#) or at any branch of the following banks using KTU Connect:

  • Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
  • Fidelity Bank
  • Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)
  • Universal Merchant Bank (UMB)
  • Zenith Bank

After payment of the required amount students are to follow the guidelines below to register;

Guidelines for On-Line Re-sit/Supplementary Registration

  • Step 1 Log into the connect portal “connect.ktu.edu.gh”
  • Step 2 Click on the Re-Sit Registration Link
  • Step 3 Add the trailing courses to register
  • Step 4 Confirm Registration

NOTE: You can only register for the number of papers you pay for.

Students who may encounter any difficulty in the registration should use any of the following support;

  • Email: support@ktu.edu.gh
  • WhatsApp only (Please do not call): 0342293596

Students with the approval to write as supplementary examination should contact the Students’ Services Section with their approval letters for registration.

NOTE: The date for the Re-sit Examinations is scheduled to commence on 5th – 25th August 2024.

Students who fail to register after payment shall not be permitted to write the examination.

Sign

Mac Cleaf Lovelace-Dodoo
Head of Division (Academic)
For: REGISTRAR

 

The University Invites Applications From Suitably Qualified Persons For Appointment Into The Underlisted Teaching And Non-Teaching Staff Positions In The University

  1. TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
  • Assistant Lecturer

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FOE)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Automotive Engineering: Automotive Engineering
  • Department of Civil Engineering: Highway Engineering
  •  Department of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering: Power Systems Engineering,  Mechatronics Engineering

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FAST)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Computer Science: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Engineering
  •  Department of Fashion Design and Textiles: Visual Communication,Art Education (Graphic Design), and Communication Design.
  • Department of Food and Postharvest Technology: Toxicology, and Food Science (Research in Toxicology)

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (FHAS)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Biomedical
  • Engineering Technology: Chemistry, Radiology, and Medical Imaging.
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science: Histopathology / Cytopathology

FACULTY OF BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (FBNE)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Integrated Development Planning: Settlement Planning (GIS / Remote Sensing Expert)
  • Department of Building Technology – Real Estate Management: Estate/Facility Management (Research)
  • Building Services Technology: Construction Management (Plumbing Expert), Construction Technology (Plumbing Expert), Mechanical Engineering (Air Condition and Plumbing Expert), Building Services Engineering (Air-Condition and Plumbing)

 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (FBMS)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Accountancy: Accounting and Finance
  • Department of General Studies: English Language, African Studies, French, and African Art and Culture

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 1. PROFESSOR

A person seeking an appointment as a Professor must:

  • Nationally and internationally be acknowledged as a teacher, scholar, and innovator in his/her field with significant contribution to industrial innovations, as well as contribution to the intellectual and professional reputation of his/ her University;
  • Have been appointed as a Professor in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization in one or more of the areas listed above;
  • Show evidence of capacity for continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
  • Have at least ten (10) relevant publications in recognized reputable peer-reviewed journals since promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

Note:  Evidence of industry experience and membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

A person seeking an appointment as an Associate Professor must:

  • Have been appointed as Associate Professor in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
  • Show evidence of outstanding performance in teaching, research, and industry-related innovations in the candidate’s subject area, as well as, contribution to the intellectual and professional reputation of his/her University;
  • Demonstrate capacity for continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
  • Have a minimum of eight (8) relevant publications in recognized reputable peer-reviewed journals, after promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Note: Evidence of industry experience and membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. SENIOR LECTURER

A person seeking an appointment as a Senior Lecturer must:

  • Have been appointed as Senior Lecturer in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
  • Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer;
  • Demonstrate the capacity for continuous research and publications;
  • Have a minimum of six (6) publications in recognized reputable peer-reviewed journals;

Note: Evidence of industry experience and membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. LECTURER

 A person seeking an appointment as a Lecturer must:

  • Have been appointed as Lecturer in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization. 

Note: Membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. ASSISTANT LECTURER

 A person seeking an appointment as an Assistant Lecturer must:

  • Possess a research Master’s degree in the relevant field of specialization.

Note: Membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

 

2. NON-TEACHING STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:

 1. JUNIOR / ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (LEGAL)

 Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must hold an LLM degree and must be a qualified Lawyer, duly registered by the Ghana Bar Association.

2. JUNIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must hold at least a Master’s degree preferably in Administration and Management related areas awarded by a recognised institution.

3. ACCOUNTANT

Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must:

  • Be a chartered Accountant and hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field;
  • Have served as an Assistant Accountant in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least three (3) years;
  • Be computer literate and be conversant with accounting software applications.

4. SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

 A person seeking appointment as Senior Administrative Assistant must:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in a related area awarded by a recognized institution or;
  • Have HND (Secretaryship and Management Studies) or relevant area of study awarded by a recognized institution, and must have worked as an Administrative Assistant in a comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least four (4) years. or;
  • Possesses a Private Secretary Certificate and has served as Administrative Assistant for five (5) years.

5. SENIOR ICT ASSISTANT 

Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must:

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or its equivalent; or
  • HND in the relevant subject area and must have served as an ICT Assistant in a Technical University or comparable grade in a similar institution/Organization for at least four (4) years.

MODE OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE: 

Applicants should include Cover Letters (indicating the position applied for), current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Certificates, other relevant supporting documents, and Reference Letters from three (3) Referees. These may be personally delivered or sent through Registered Mail to:

The Registrar
Koforidua Technical University
P. O. Box KF 981
Koforidua

Applicants should inform their referees to submit, confidential reference letters directly to the Registrar indicating the position applied for by the applicant.

The closing date for the receipt of application forms is Friday, 19th July, 2024.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

 SIGNED: 

REGISTRAR

Koforidua Technical University and International Collaborators Drive Sustainable Innovation

Over two days, Koforidua Technical University (KTU) hosted a significant workshop in collaboration with the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

The workshop focused on sustainable innovations and brought together experts from various esteemed institutions.

Key Participants:

  • Kolawole Olonade from the University of Lagos , Nigeria
  • Joseph Mwiti from Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), Kenya.
  • Nimot Muili, MSc, FNSE, PMP from Arup, Nigeria
  • Kweku maichael Commeh from TCC, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • Dr. Wolfram Schmidt, Senior Researcher at Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und – prüfung, Germany

During the workshop, we reconnected with Prof.-Ing. Richard Arthur, a past winner of the German African Innovation Award (GAIIA), which I also received with Kolawole Olonade in 2018 for our research on sustainable materials from cassava peel ashes. Prof. Arthur’s work focuses on water hyacinth.

Workshop Highlights:

We identified synergies between our projects, discovering that both cassava peels and water hyacinth can be transformed into bio-based materials for clean concrete. With GIZ’s support, we installed a new facility at KTU and initiated the first clean pyrolysis run for water hyacinth, led by Dr. Anim Ofosu (Civil Engineering, KTU) and Dr. Bright Asante, Ph.D ( BAM).

This workshop demonstrated the importance of scientific networking and collaboration in advancing sustainable solutions. KTU remains committed to innovation and sustainability, leveraging partnerships and academic dedication to address environmental challenges. We thank all participants and supporters for their contributions to this successful workshop.