The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is expected to promote the One Department-One Start-up agenda which is part of measures put in place to increase internally generated funds (IGF) for the University.
According to the Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, the initiative dubbed “1D-1S” will require all ninety-nine departments of the University to come up with a start-up.
“In order to increase internally generated funds (IGF) for the University, I intended to establish strategic production units including water and tissue manufacturing plants, commercialize research findings to ensure an increase in research uptake by society, develop short-courses in demand-driven programmes, and promote the ‘One Department-One Start-Up (1D-1S)’ agenda which would make all ninety-nine departments of the University come up with a start-up,” she said.
Addressing senior members of the six colleges in a meeting to unveil her vision, Prof. Dickson mentioned that management will create a “KNUST-CONNECT” Alumni App to keep alumni informed about the progress of the institution.
With regards to providing students with a safe and serene environment for their learning activities, the Vice-Chancellor revealed plans to construct a 24-hour library mall with digital online resources.
“Management will modernize existing laboratories, workshops, studios and lecture halls by equipping them with e-facilities for recording light audio and video files. It will also build a Central Multipurpose Laboratory Complex for undergraduate students to ease students’ pressure on existing facilities.l,” she added.
Moreover, “my administration promises to provide an all-inclusive education, which means adopting barrier-free and disability friendly infrastructure.”
She also envisioned to enhance the Communities Impact Programme (CIP) to facilitate better interactions between the University and the society at large by addressing societal challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor of the School further stated that management will improve open elective courses for students using e-modules across disciplines to broaden their horizon and promote research-led teaching.
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Story by: Eli Djomekou | www.universnewsroom.com