The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) successfully held a two-day workshop on motivating higher education reforms in Ghana from April 6–7, 2025, at the Peduase Valley Resort. The workshop forms part of a GAAS project funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which aims to influence national policy through research-based recommendations.
Prof. Akilagpa Sawyerr (FGA), renowned Ghanaian academic and former President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, was honoured on 10th April 2025 at the 10th Annual Conference of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) in Dakar. He received the inaugural edition of a landmark award celebrating leadership and advocacy in advancing research and education across the continent. The award, which now bears his name, was created to recognize his exceptional contributions to higher education policy and developing digital research infrastructure in Africa. His legacy continues to shape academic and scientific progress across the region.
Prof. Ladé Wosornu, FGA, a distinguished Ghanaian surgeon, poet, and academic, known for his exceptional contributions to both the medical and literary fields has been honoured for his exceptional global contributions to literature, arts, and science. The celebration, held on World Theatre Day at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Secretariat on March 27, 2025, also marked the recent occasion of his 88th birthday.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has successfully concluded a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to finalize plans for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Science and Technology Centre (STC) in Ghana. This initiative aims to bolster science literacy and innovation through inclusive, hands-on learning experiences for diverse communities. The meeting took place at the GAAS Secretariat on 26th March 2025, in Accra.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), in its commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and evidence-based policymaking, hosted Prof. Peter Quartey, FGA’s inaugural lecture on March 13, 2025, at the GAAS auditorium in Accra. As part of GAAS’s efforts to shape national economic discussions, the lecture explored the theme “Debt, Investment, and Growth in Ghana: Did We Borrow to Consume?”, providing critical insights into the country’s fiscal challenges and policy direction.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), in its commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and evidence-based policymaking, hosted Prof. Peter Quartey, FGA’s inaugural lecture on March 13, 2025, at the GAAS auditorium in Accra. As part of GAAS’s efforts to shape national economic discussions, the lecture explored the theme “Debt, Investment, and Growth in Ghana: Did We Borrow to Consume?”, providing critical insights into the country’s fiscal challenges and policy direction.
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.”
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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).