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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A distinguished Ghanaian immunologist and parasitologist, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to malaria research and public health, Emerita Prof. Isabella…
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has been honoured for its exceptional contributions to national development, particularly in…
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”.
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.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) inducted seven distinguished Ghanaian personalities into Fellowship on Tuesday, 12th November 2024, as part of its Founder’s Week Celebrations, which runs from 12th to 15th November 2024. These individuals were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the fields of Arts and Sciences.
Prof. Regina Appiah-Oppong, FGA, has warned that uncontrolled deforestation and illegal mining threaten Ghana’s potential to generate billions of dollars from medicinal plants for national development. In her inaugural lecture titled “Medicinal Plants: A Rich Natural Resource of Ghana to Be Harnessed for National Development” on October 31, 2024, she described the medicinal plant sector as a gold mine that could provide significant revenue if the right investment and policy directions are applied.
Ghana is unlikely to meet SDG 6 by 2030, particularly targets 6.1 and 6.3 which focus on universal access to safe and affordable drinking water and improving water quality, respectively. Prof. Samuel Agyei-Mensah, FGA, raised this concern during his inaugural lecture on the topic, “Flavours of Spatial Diversity in Drinking Water Access in Ghana,” held on October 17, 2024, at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) in Accra.
OFORI-SARPONG AKUFFO, FGA, MSME Professor of Minerals/Metallurgical Engineering Grace Ofori-Sarpong Akuffo (Mrs) is a Professor of Minerals Engineering, and currently…
As Ghana approaches its upcoming elections on December 7, 2024, understanding the evolving political landscape and the pressing issues that will shape the nation’s future is more crucial than ever. The insights gathered from the 3- day Ghana Academy of Arts and Science (GAAS) Public Forum, held from June 24 to 26, 2024, are particularly important during this pivotal time. The forum served as a vital platform for dialogue among experts across various sectors of national development.
This year’s event which focused on the theme, “National Elections in Ghana: Issues and Prospects”, featured six distinguished speakers who contributed their insights on various aspects of the electoral landscape. Their presentations addressed key challenges and opportunities that could influence the outcomes of the upcoming elections.