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26 Feb: GAAS hosts 58TH J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) successfully hosted the 58th edition of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, an esteemed annual event honoring the legacy of Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah, a founding member of the Academy. This year’s keynote speaker, Prof. Samuel Gyasi Obeng (FGA), a distinguished linguist from Indiana University-Bloomington, USA, delivered a compelling series of lectures under the theme “Language and Liberty.”

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11 Feb: Honouring the Legacy of Prof. Ewurama Addy on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

As the world celebrates International Day for Women and Girls in Science, we honour Professor Ewurama Addy, FGA, a pioneer whose commitment to scientific research, teaching, and mentoring changed the face of STEM in Ghana, as the globe commemorates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Generations of young women seeking professions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are still motivated by her contributions to biochemistry, public involvement, and support for women in science.

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08 Jan: Celebrating Ghana’s Brightest Women: GAAS Fellows Among Top Honorees

Three esteemed fellows of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to academia, research, and governance at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner. The prestigious event, held on March 7, 2025, in Accra, celebrated remarkable women driving national development and also marked International Women’s Day.

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28 Nov: GAAS LEADS THE CHARGE: Transforming Higher Education for Africa’s Future

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has successfully concluded its two-year Higher Education Project with an international conference held on November 28-29, 2024, at its Kwame Nkrumah Auditorium in Accra. The project, funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York with supplementary support from the Bank of Ghana brought together key stakeholders to address the challenges facing higher education in Africa. The theme for the conference was, “Transforming Universities for 21st Century Africa”.

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18 Nov: Prof. Clifford Tagoe (FGA) Advocates Bold Reforms in Ghana’s Higher Education System

Higher education in Ghana is at a crossroads, requiring strategic reforms to ensure accessibility, financial sustainability, and global competitiveness. Speaking at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lecture during the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Founders’ Week Celebrations on November 13, 2024, Prof. Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe, FGA outlined critical challenges facing the higher education sector. He also proposed forward-looking solutions to strengthen universities as engines of national development.

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15 Nov: Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture

Rev. Prof. Hans Adu-Dapaah, FGA, has called for the adoption of innovative approaches, including precision agriculture and the circular economy, as vital strategies to address Ghana’s agricultural challenges. Speaking during a two-day symposium, part of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) yearly Founders’ Week celebrations, held on November 13, 2024, Prof. Adu-Dapaah highlighted the potential of these approaches. He emphasized how they could foster sustainable development, ensure food security, and protect the environment.

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14 Nov: Mrs. Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe Champions Digital Inclusion

Mrs. Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe, Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, is urging teachers and parents to support children in responsibly using digital tools. She also stressed the importance of balance, advising children not to depend entirely on AI technologies but to actively develop their critical thinking skills. She was speaking during a two-day symposium organized by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) as part of its annual Founders’ Week Celebrations in Accra on November 14, 2024.

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14 Nov: Building Stronger Digital Defenses: Ace Ankomah, FGA’s Insights on Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Distinguished legal practitioner Ace Ankomah, FGA, has called for a stronger focus on public awareness and individual caution as the first lines of defense against cyber threats, while also stressing the urgent need for more robust enforcement to secure a safer digital environment. He made this statement during his thought-provoking lecture on cybersecurity, data protection, and governance, delivered as part of the 2024 Founders’ Week Celebrations of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS).