Nov
12

UDS Hosts 3rd Annual Graduate School Conference: A Platform for Research and National Development

The University for Development Studies (UDS) held its 3rd annual Graduate School Conference on the Nyankpala Campus, drawing an impressive turnout of students, lecturers, researchers, and key figures in academia. The co…

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Nov
05

Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Saani Institutes Scholarship For Female Engineering Students At UDS

In a significant contribution towards promoting female participation in engineering and related fields, Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Saani, the Country Director of Action Aid for the Democratic Republic of Congo, has established…

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Oct
30

Public Notice - Clarification on Issues Concerning Study Centers

The University for Development Studies (UDS) wishes to address and clarify concerns stemming from a recent notice issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) concerning certain study centers. UDS assures al…

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Oct
30

Vacancy Announcement

The University for Development Studies is seeking qualified individuals to occupy the following positions to deliver a research project entitled 'Leveraging the built environment to promote physical activity in prim…

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Sep
30

University Faculty Member Elected as Vice President of the Ghana Psychological Association

Mr. Peter Amadu Mintir, a lecturer from the Department of Clinical Psychology at the School of Medicine, has been elected as the new Vice President of the Ghana Psychological Association (GPA). 

Mr. Minti…

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Sep
12

GAUA-UDS Chapter Holds Swearing-In Ceremony For Newly Elected Executives

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), University for Development Studies (UDS) Chapter, organized a swearing-in ceremony to induct its newly elected executives into office. The event, held at the UD…

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Sep
02

Prof. Francis Kweku Amagloh Delivers 16th Inaugural Lecture On Nutrition And Public Health

On Friday, 30th August 2024, the 16th Inaugural Lecture at the University of the University for Development Studies was delivered by Prof. Francis Kweku Amagloh, a renowned expert in nutrition and food science and forme…

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Aug
26

President Akufo-Addo Commissions Multipurpose Building At UDS Nyankpala Campus

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Building, at the Nyankpala Campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS). The commissioning ceremony took place on Thursday…

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Aug
02

University for Development Studies Hosts Capacity Building Training for Security Staff

In a concerted effort to enhance the safety and security of students and staff, the University for Development Studies (UDS) has launched two-weeks capacity-building training for its security personnel, commencing on Ju…

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Jul
30

Invitation to The 16th Inaugural Lecture

Management is pleased to announce that Professor Francis Kweku Amagloh will be delivering his inaugural lecture on Friday, August 30, 2024.

The lecture, titled "White to Orange: A Small Shift for a Big Im…

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Jul
25

Call for Abstract - 17th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference (AIC) 2024

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) announces its 17th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference (AIC) - 2024. The theme for this year’s conference is “Globalization and Local Economic Transformatio…

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Jul
18

UDS Staff, Stepahnie Adongo Receives Presidential Support at Launch of SME Growth and Opportunity Programme

Miss Stephanie Adongo, a Senior Assistant Registrar at the School of Veterinary Sciences who doubles as the Secretary of the UDS Chapter of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), and who is also the …

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Jul
16

UDS Alumni Association Launched the First “Developer” Dialogue Series in Accra

The National Executive Committee of the University for Development Studies (UDS) Alumni Association held its inaugural “Developer Dialogue Series” at the UDS Guest House in Accra on 20th June, 2024. This mai…

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Jul
12

President Akufo-Addo to Commission New 3-Storey Building Complex on The Nyankpala Campus

President of the Republic, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Thursday, August 22, 2024 commission the newly constructed 3-Storey building complex to provide lecture halls and offices on the Nyankpala Ca…

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Jul
11

UDS Management Pays Courtesy Call on Yoo-Naa

A Management Team from the University for Development Studies (UDS) on Saturday, July 6, 2024 paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness, Nyab Yakubu Andani Abdulai at the Yoo-Naa Palace in Savelugu.

The deleg…

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Jul
08

Promotions – Sixteen (16) Senior Members Promoted To Various Ranks

The Registrar, Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar, has announced that sixteen Senior Members of the University have been promoted to various ranks. In a circular, dated July 5, 2024, the Registrar stated that the Governing Cou…

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Jun
06

Advertisement for Appointment of Staff

The University for Development Studies, Tamale, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the following Schools/Faculty/Directorate of the University.

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May
22

Call For Abstract - Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists 2024

The 7th Annual Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE 2024 Conference) will be held at the University for Development Studies in Tamale from 2nd October to 4th October, 2024.

Plea…

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May
06

Internal Advertisement For The Appointment Of An Intellectual Property Officer

The University for Development Studies, UDS, invites applications from experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the position of Intellectual Property Officer for existing UDS staff only.

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Apr
08

UDS Launches Four Research Fund Committees to Deepen Research

The University for Development Studies (UDS) on April 3, 2024, inaugurated four Research Fund Committees to spearhead state-of-the-art research and academic excellence at the University. The grand launch was led by the …

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Apr
08

UDS Alumnus, Mr. Abubakar Tahiru Breaks World Guinness Record for The Most Trees Hugged (Individual) in an Hour

Abubakar Tahiru, a distinguish graduate of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has become a world record holder for embracing a total of 1,123 trees in one hour.  This record-breaking attempt occurred on M…

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Apr
05

UDS Collaborates With NORSAAC And SIA In Fostering Gender Equality And Capacity Development

In an innovative partnership aimed at fostering gender equality and capacity development, the University for Development Studies (UDS) on March 28, 2024, joined forces with Social Innovation Africa (SIA) and NORSAAC.

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Mar
13

UDS’ Director Of Sports Re-Elected President of Ghana Universities Sports Association

Mr. Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, the Director of Sports at the University for Development Studies, UDS, has been re-elected for a second term as the President of the Ghana University Sports Association.

The experienc…

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Mar
13

West Africa University Sports Federation Elects UDS’ Director Of Sports As President

The Director of Sports at the University for Development Studies, UDS, Mr. Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko has been voted as West Africa University Sports Federation (WAUSF) President at a Congress held in Nigeria in December 2023…

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Mar
13

New UDS Governing Council Conducts Familiarization Tour of Campuses

Ahead of its 102nd meeting, of the newly constituted Governing Council of the University for Development Studies, the Council undertook a familiarization tour of the various campuses and facilities belonging the Univers…

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Mar
13

UDS Alumnus and Lecturer, Dr. Latif Iddrisu Nasare Receives Dean’s Award of Excellence at The University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Dr. Latif Iddrisu Nasare, an Alumnus of the University for Development Studies (UDS), who doubles as a lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment…

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Mar
05

Fifteen (15) Senior Members Promoted

Fifteen Senior Members of the University have been promoted to various ranks. In a circular, the Registrar, Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar stated that the Governing Council, at its 102nd meeting held from Wednesday, Februa…

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Feb
22

New UDS Governing Council Inaugurated

A 13-member Governing Council of the University for Development Studies, UDS, has been inaugurated. The short ceremony which came off at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Education in Accra on Monday, 12th February…

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Jan
12

Management Declares "Accelerated University Development Through Proactiveness And Coordination" As Work Theme For 2023/2024 Academic Year

The Management of the University for Development Studies has declared that the work theme for the 2023/2024 Academic year, is “Accelerated University Development Through Proactiveness and Coordination”.

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Dec
18

UTAG-UDS Tamale Campus Maiden Capacity Building Forum

In the heart of the bustling city of Tamale, nestled within the University for Development Studies (UDS), the faculty members eagerly gathered at the prestigious Dr. Andani Chamber Hall. The occasion was monumental - th…

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Dec
07

Vice-Chancellor Holds Bilateral Meetings With Key Institutions In Daad And University Of Bonn

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Seidu Al-hassan has held separate bilateral meetings with officials of key institutions in the German Academic Excellence Service, DAAD and the University of Bonn in Germany.

The pri…

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Nov
30

From One Alumnus To Another - Prof. Felix K. Abagale Hands Over To Prof. Elliot H. Alhassan As Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Elliot Haruna Alhassan has officially taken over from Prof. Felix Kofi Abagale as Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS). Prof. Elliot Alhassan becomes the 8th Pro Vice-Chancellor of t…

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Nov
30

Professors Courage Saba And Abukari Alhassan Represent UDS At Inaugural Summit Of The League Of Tropical Universities

The Inaugural Summit of the League of Tropical Universities (LTU) kicked-off on November 14, 2023 in Sanya, Hainan Province in China.

The League of Tropical Universities(LTU), is a non-governmental and non-pro…

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Nov
13

Professor Elliot Haruna Alhassan Elected as Pro Vice-Chancellor

Professor Elliot Haruna Alhassan has been elected as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, UDS. After close of polls on 3rd November, 2023, Prof Alhassan garnered 308 votes out of the 741 re…

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Oct
23

Prof. Ibrahim Osman Adam Wins Google Award for Inclusion Research

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is proud to announce that Prof. Ibrahim Osman Adam has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Google Award for Inclusion Research (AIR) program. He is one of several global re…

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Oct
16

UTAG Ends 21st Biennual National Congress With A 10 Point Communique To The Government

The 21st Biennial National Congress of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, which kicked off on October 11, 2023, on the Tamale Campus of the University for Development Studies, UDS, came to a close on Fr…

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Oct
12

UTAG-UDS Chapter Hands Over To New Executives

On Tuesday, 10th October 2023, the UDS Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UDS), organized a handing over ceremony at the executives a handing over ceremony at the Central Administration Block …

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Oct
09

Centre For Gender And Career Mentorship Organises A Two-Day Workshop For Academic And Administrative Staff

The Centre for Gender and Career Mentorship has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop on Leadership and Effective Communication for academic and administrative staff of the University for Development Studi…

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Oct
02

Nominations Open For The Position Of Pro-Vice-Chancellor

The Registrar, Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar, has announced for the information of members of the University Community that nomination is opened for the Pro-Vice-Chancellor position at the University for Development Studi…

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Sep
20

Election Of Convocation Representative (Professorial) To The UDS Governing Council To Come Off On Monday September 25, 2023

At the close of Nomination on Monday September 18, 2023, two candidates, Prof. Edmund Muonir Der and Prof. Ibrahim Yakubu Seini were nominated to contest the election for Convocation Representative (Professorial) on the…

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Sep
09

UDS’ Professor Amalba Honored By The Pharmaceutical Society Of Ghana

Prof. Anthony Amalba, has been conferred the highest Honour of Fellow by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana for his exemplary contributions to the growth and development of the Pharmacy profession in Ghana.

P…

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Sep
08

Institute For Interdisciplinary Research - Prof Mahamudu Akudugu Takes Over From Prof. Abdulai Abubakari As Director

On Friday, September 1, 2023, Prof. Mahamudu A. Akudugu took over from Prof. Abdulai Abubakari, as the Director of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR). Until his appointment, Prof. Mamudu Akudugu was the D…

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Sep
04

Dr. Kabiru K. Azeez Hands Over To Dr. Abubakari Bawa Abdulai As Director Of University Health Services Directorate

On Friday, September 1, 2023, the Registrar, Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar supervised a brief cer-emony during which Dr. Kabiru K. Azeez handed over to Dr. Abubakari Bawa Abdulai as the new Director of the University Heal…

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Sep
04

Ing. Kwame Donkor Debrah Takes Over As Director Of The Directorate Of Works And Physical Development Of UDS

On Friday, September 1, 2023 the Directorate of Works and Physical Development, WPD, held a handover ceremony at which Ing. Samuel Baba Abiko passed the baton of leadership of the Direc-torate to Ing. Kwame Donkor Debra…

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Sep
03

Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu Assumes Office As Principal Of UDS Nyankpala Campus – Takes Over From Prof. Nyarko

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Deans, Directors, the new Campus Officer, Vice Deans, Heads of Departments, Faculty members and staff of the Nyankpala campus met at the Principal’s conference room, to witness a brie…

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Jul
31

Prof. Seidu Al-Hassan Holds His First Meeting With Convocation As Vice-Chancellor

Not even the torrential rains that visited Tamale, the Northern Regional Capital, the host of the Tamale Campus of the University for Development Studies, UDS, and seat of the Central Administration Block of the Univers…

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Jul
25

Central Tender Review Committee Assesses UDS Projects

A delegation from the Central Tender Review Committee (CTRC) embarked on a comprehensive visit to assess various projects at the University for Development Studies (UDS) on July 12, 2023. The visit aimed to closely moni…

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Jul
25

Training and Development Unit Organizes a Professional Workshop on Scholarly Publishing Journal for Staff

The Training and Development Unit under the Directorate of Human Resource & Organizational Development of the University for Development Studies has organized a professional training workshop on how to publish schol…

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Jun
27

Management Of DVLA Meets Management Of UDS To Discuss Partnership

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has introduced a programme dubbed: “Tertiary Drive” (TertDrive), to afford tertiary students the opportunity to learn how to drive while in school. The progr…

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Jun
19

Speaker Of Parliament Pays Courtesy Call On UDS Vice-Chancellor

After thirty years of successful uninterrupted Parliamentary Democracy, Parliament holds a Public Forum at the Multi-Purpose Auditorium of the University for Development Studies to celebrate “The Journey Thus Far&…

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Jun
12

Renowned Accounting Professor, Collins Ntim, Joins UDS School of Business as Adjunct Professor

The University for Development Studies (UDS) School of Business has welcomed a distinguished addition to its faculty with the appointment of Professor Collins Ntim from the University of Southampton Business School, UK.…

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Jun
08

UDS SAHS Organizes Workshop On Professional Development In Teaching And Assessment

The School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has organized a two-day workshop on Professional Development in Teaching and Assessment for lecturers at the UDS Guest House on…

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Jun
01

UDS Signs MoU With FH Munster University of Applied Sciences, Germany

As part efforts to strengthen the existing relationship between the University for Development Studies (UDS) and FH MUNSTER University of Applied Sciences, Germany, the two universities, on May 29, 2023, signed a memora…

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Jun
01

Workshop For Quality Assurance Officers

The UDS Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA), on May 24, 2023, organised a workshop under the theme “Quality Assurance in UDS: The Role of Quality Assurance Officers’’. The on…

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May
29

UDS Governing Council Tours Site of Collapsed Building at City Campus

Members of the UDS Governing Council, led by the Chairman, Prof. Wayo Seini, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, toured the site of the collapsed 6-storey building on the City Campus.

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May
25

Call For Abstracts: 16th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference (AIC) 2023

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) is calling for abstracts ahead of the 16th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference (AIC) 2023.

The Conference, which comes off on September 13, 2023, will be unde…

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Apr
25

Appointment of Principal, Nyankpala Campus

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of:

PRINCIPAL, NYANKPALA CAMPUS

Duties/Responsibilities

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Apr
04

UDS Directorate Of Colleges Of Education Affiliation (DCEA) Capacity Building Workshop

The UDS Directorate of Colleges Education (DCEA) has organized a capacity building workshop for administrative support staff of the affiliate Colleges of Education of the University for Development Studies. The event wh…

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Mar
29

Vice-Chancellor Begins Official Visits To All Directorates, Schools, Faculties, Centers And Institutes

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Seidu Al-hassan has embarked on a week-long official assignment that will see him visit all Directorates, Schools, Faculties, Centers and Institutes within the University to interact with …

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Mar
29

Delegation From Thesoftribe Limited Pays Courtesy Call on Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, Professor Seidu Al-hassan on 21st March, 2023 welcomed a team from theSOFTribe Limited. The visit was to introduce to the Vice-Chancellor and the university…

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Mar
27

Delegation From Tolon Naa’s Palace Pays Courtesy Call on UDS Vice Chancellor

The Chief of the Tolon traditional area, within the Tolon-Kumbungu constituency of the Northern Region, Alhaji Rtd Major Sulemana Abukari sent a delegation to, on his behalf, congratulate the Vice-Chancellor of UDS, Pro…

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Mar
27

The Shea Industry Can Become A Tool For Poverty Reduction – Prof Seidu Al-Hassan

The Centre for Policy Development (CPD), Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), and the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) held the Northern Trade Industry and Investment Summit at the Tamale Metropolitan A…

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Mar
24

University for Development Studies - Staff Appointments

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

  1. Director of Internal Audit
  2. Director of Works an…

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Feb
13

UDS Staff Wins Second Prize At The Ghana Association Of Writers, Literary Awards, 2022 - Novel Category

Mr. Solomon Kuu-ire, an Administrative Assistant in the Human Resource Department of the Office of the Registrar, has won a national award with his first novel, “Urban Sojourn”. The book won second prize at …

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Feb
09

Security Notice to Staff

All staff are kindly informed to close from work as early as possible. This is as a result of tension mounting in Nyankpala and its environs due to the eskinment of a new chief.

Staff are requested to close no…

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Feb
08

The Office Of The Dean Of Students’ Affairs Shares Vision With UDS Media In An Exclusive Interview

It is a widely known fact among Educators that the atmosphere within a school contributes as much to the success of the student. It has a great bearing on the attitude an individual will approach school activities with.…

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Jan
27

Management Staff Of Stanbic Bank Pays Courtesy Call On The Vice-Chancellor Of UDS

A five-member delegation from Stanbic Bank Ghana, led by the head of Business and Commercial Banking, Mr. Farihan Alhassan has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of UDS, Prof. Seidu Al-hassan in his office at t…

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Jan
27

Management Of GCB Bank Pays Courtesy Call On Vice-Chancellor

On January 23, 2023, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Seidu Al-hassan, received a delegation from the GCB Bank. The delegation which was led by the Executive Head of Retail Banking, Mr. John Adamah explained that the visit wa…

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Jan
24

Electronic Salary Payroll Voucher Pictures

All staff of the University for Development Studies (UDS) are being invited to visit the Production Room of the University Relations Office (Room 101) at the Central Administration Block for their pictures to be taken a…

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Jan
18

Deans and Directors Embark on Off Campus Retreat

The Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, Prof. Seidu Al-hassan has reiterated his vision to create a culture that promotes research, teaching and learning, effective and efficient administrative pr…

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Jan
13

Meet The Foundation Director Of The West African Center For Shea Innovation And Research (Wacsir - Uds), Prof. Abukari Alhassan

Prof. Abukari Alhassan is a statistician with research interest in Applied statistics, theoretical statistics and Biometrics with over 15 years of teaching and research in higher education.

He received his PhD…

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Dec
20

Vice-Chancellor of The University For Development Studies Pays a Courtesy Call on The Yagbon-Wura.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, Prof. Seidu Al-hassan has paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Gonja Traditional area, Yagbonwura Tun-tumba Boressah I at his palace in Damongo.…

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Dec
19

Meet The Foundation Dean, UDS Business School, Professor Ibrahim Osman Adam

Ibrahim Osman Adam was appointed as an assistant lecturer in 2013 in the department of Accounting. He was promoted to the rank of lecturer and senior lecturer in 2015 and 2018 respectively. In June 2022, he was promoted…

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Nov
21

Prof. S. Tabiri, Dean, UDS School of Medicine Leads AMPATH Ghana Team to The USA

The Dean of the UDS School of Medicine, Prof. Stephen Tabiri, in October 2022, led a team from AMPATH Ghana to the United States of America for the Ampath Global Gathering.

As part of the activities lined up, …

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Nov
09

Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) Organizes Training Workshop for Faculty/School Coordinators on Grantsmanship

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) has organised a training workshop for faculty and school coordinators on grantsmanship. In his opening remarks, Dr. Abdulai Abubakari, the Director, of the Institute fo…

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Oct
13

Assifuah Hasford Kojo Ainoo of UDS Wins The Ultimate Prize at Top International Business Idea Competition

Mr. Assifuah Hasford Kojo Ainoo, of the Department of Biotechnology and a winner of the UDS Vice-Chancellor's Business Innovation Awards in 2020, has, together with his team, won the final event of the African Germa…

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Oct
12

Dr. Musah Alhassan, Appointed New Dean of Students, UDS

Dr. Alhassan Musah an Interdisciplinary Professional, and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Development Studies of the University for Development Studies is the new Dean of Students.

Dr. Alhas…

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Oct
11

Vice President Dr. Bawumia and Chair of Council, Prof. Seini Induct UDS’ New Vice-Chancellor into Office

The University for Development Studies has sworn-in Prof. Seidu Al-hassan as its fifth Vice-Chancellor at a colorful ceremony at the University’s Multipurpose Auditorium on the Tamale Campus.

Prof. Seidu…

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Oct
05

All set For The Investiture of Prof. Seidu Al-hassan as 5th Vice-Chancellor of UDS

The 5th Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Seidu Al-hassan, will be formally sworn into office at a ceremony to be held at the University’s Multipurpose Auditorium on the Tamale…

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Oct
03

Staff of UDS Address Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate Change

A Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Climate Change under the theme, “Building Inclusive Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in the Northern Region” was held in Tamale on Friday, 23 September, 2022.

The D…

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Sep
16

Registrar and Deputy Registrar of UDS Selected for U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program

The Registrar of the University for Development Studies, UDS, Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar and Deputy Registrar, Dr Iddrisu Mahamadu Tanko have been selected to participate in a U.S. Department of State- sponsored, Inter…

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Sep
02

UDS' 14th Inaugural Lecture - Professor Sowley Endorses GMOs

The Vice-Chancellor of Dr Hilla Limann Technical University, Professor Elias Nortaa Kunedeb Sowley on Monday, August 29, 2022, delivered the 14th Inaugural Lecture at the University for Development Studies, in Tamale on…

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Sep
01

New Vice-Chancellor Prof. Seidu Al-hassan Receives Handing-Over Notes From Predecessor, Prof. G. A. Teye

The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Seidu Al-hassan has received handing-over notes from his predecessor at a brief ceremony at the Central Administration block in …

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Aug
31

Professor Frederick Adzitey Delivers UDS' 13th Inaugural Lecture

The early showers of the day had given way to a bright and sunny afternoon as people trooped into the Dr. Andani Andan Academic Board Chamber at the Central Administration block on the Tamale Campus of the University fo…

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Aug
08

UDS' 13th Inaugural Lecture - Professor Frederick Adzitey Set to Deliver

When in 1999, a young, unassuming boy who had lived almost all his life in parts of Ashanti and Greater Accra Region, embarked on his first ever journey to the northern part of the country, little did he know that, that…

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Aug
05

UDS GAUA Holds Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The University for Development Studies (UDS) branch of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), on Friday, July 29, 2022 held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the university’s Works & Phys…

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Aug
01

Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye Chairs His Last Administrative Committee Meeting

On August 1, 2022, when the Out-going Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies,
Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye, stepped into the Council Chamber, the chamber from within which he had
chaired …

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Jul
25

Professor S. A. Donkoh Delivers Inaugural Lecture

Not even the last-minute change of venue, nor the then freshly announced sit-down strike by the Senior Staff Associations across universities in Ghana, nor the signs of rain and thunder threatening to pour out from the …

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Jul
13

Change of Venue Notice - 12th Inaugural Lecture

The Management of the University for Development Studies, UDS, wishes to inform members
of the University community and the general public that the venue for the 12 th Inaugural lecture
which is scheduled …

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Jul
07

Dean of School of Medicine, Prof. Tabiri Shares Experience With NIHR Global Unit Researchers

The NIHR Global Surgery Unit reports that each year 4.2 million people around the world die within 30 days of an operation, and half of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The report says &ldq…

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Jun
27

12th Inaugural Lecture - Meet Professor Samuel Donkoh

A soft-spoken man, tall, dark, perhaps, well-built too, with a neatly trimmed moustache, walks into the University Relations Office. His mission is to inform the office of his up-coming Inaugural lecture under the topic…

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Jun
10

Profile of Professor Seidu Al-hassan. Incoming Vice Chancellor, University for Development Studies, (UDS)

The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies, UDS, on Thursday June 9, 2022, appointed Professor Seidu Al-hassan as Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS). His appointment tak…

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Jun
10

UDS Governing Council Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies has announced the appointment of Professor Seidu Al-hassan as the new Vice Chancellor whose tenure begins on September 1, 2022.  

A statemen…

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May
31

Chieftaincy - UDS Staff Elevated to The Position of Tolon-Dimal Naa

A Principal Accounting Assistant at the UDS School of Medicine Mr. Iddi Abdul Rahman, who, until May 27, 2022, was the Wayamba Zobogo-Naa, has been elevated to the position of Tolon-Dimal Naa. This was after the Paramou…

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May
16

UDS' Director of Health Service, Dr. Kabiru K. Azeez Inaugurated as a Member of The Northern Regional Health Committee

The Director of Health Services, University for Development Studies, (UDS) Dr. Kabiru K. Azeez has been inaugurated as a member of the Northern Regional Health Committee.

Mr. Frimpong Bonsu, A Development Cons…

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May
16

GUSSS Organizes Seminar For Senior Members of UDS

The University for Development Studies branch of the Ghana Universities Staff Superannuation Scheme (GUSSS), has organized a workshop to sensitize senior Members of the UDS about the unification of GUSSS across all publ…

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May
11

UDS Staff - Raymond Adongo Aduko - Emerges as Overall Best Student In ICAG's Public Sector Accounting and Finance (PSAF) Nov. 2021 Exams

When aspiring chattered accountants throughout the country sat for the November 2021 ICAG exams, among them was an Internal Audit staff of the University for Development Studies, Raymond Adongo Aduko. When the final bel…

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May
09

From 'Nobody' To 'Somebody' - The Story of Dr. Mohammed Hardi Shaibu

Boldly written above the entrance to his office are the words “Director of Finance”. But the man seated behind the desk did not carry the kind of pomposity that comes with offices such as his. He wore a spot…

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Apr
19

Prof. Tabiri - From Part-Time Lecturer To Full Professor

He returned to the shores of Ghana almost two decades ago. The young man, Stephen Tabiri, who had left the comfort of his home at Odumase near Sunyani in the Bono Region, and the shores of his home country Ghana to stud…

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Apr
11

Professor Stephen Tabiri Set to Deliver 11th Inaugural Lecture

You are specially invited to the University for Development Studies’ 11th Inaugural Lecture to be delivered by Professor Stephen Tabiri. He will be discussing “Inguinal Hernia Management: Dev…

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Mar
30

UDS' PRO-VC, Prof. F.K. Abagale Makes History At 10th Inaugural Lecture

The Multi-purpose Auditorium, which sits directly opposite the Central Administration building on the Dungu Campus of the University for Development Studies, was the venue for the much talked about inaugural lecture. Th…

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Sep
02

New Registrar of UDS Assumes Office

The new Registrar of the University for Development Studies, Alhaji Nurudeen Issah Abubakar, assumed office on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. This followed the official handing over by former Registrar, Yapei Wura, Dr. A…

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Jun
17

Appointment of New Dean of Graduate School

The University has appointed Prof. Francis K. Amagloh as the new Dean of Graduate School. This follows the appointment of the current dean, Prof. Elias N. K. Sowley as Vice-chancellor of Dr. Hilla Limann Technical Unive…

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Apr
16

UDS community hails new Registrar’s appointment

The University for Development Studies (UDS) community is excited over the appointment of Nurudeen Issah Abubakar as the new Registrar designate.

Mr Abubakar’s elevation follows the recent enskinment of th…

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Apr
08

UDS Registrar enskinned as Chief of Yapei Traditional Area

The University for Development Studies (UDS) Registrar, Dr. A. B. T Zakariah is now the Chief of Yapei traditional area in the Savannah Region.

The UDS community and people from all walks of life witnessed his e…

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Aug
28

Prof. Stephen Tabiri Appointed Dean of SMHS

The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies has appointed Prof. Stephen Tabiri as the new Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS).

Stephen Tabiri is a Professor of Surgery w…

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Aug
24

Prof. Teye Re-appointed to Serve on ACU Council

The Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye, has been re-appointed to serve on the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Council for a second term over a period …

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