School of Graduate Studies - KNUST

🎉 Happy Birthday, Prof. Michael Poku-Boansi! 🎂

On behalf of the entire KNUST community and the School of Graduate Studies, we celebrate you today! Your leadership, dedication, and vision continue to inspire us all. May this new year bring you abundant joy, good health, and continued success.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence in graduate education. Enjoy your special day, Prof! 🥳🎈Michael Poku-Boansi

Thank You for Making Yesterday's NCB Program a Huge Success!

To everyone who joined us we say a big THANK YOU! 🙏

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, KNUST Thank you for attending the workshop. Please take a few minutes to complete this feedback form. Your input is valuable and will help us improve future workshops and better meet the needs of postgraduate students. We appreciate your participation.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at NCB! 🙌

Yesterday at NCB, something remarkable happened.

Not just because of the numbers, though; 120+ of you filled the room, 500+ joined us on Zoom, and over 50 tuned in via Facebook Live. That alone speaks volumes about your hunger for knowledge and your commitment to getting this postgraduate journey right.

But what truly made the day significant was the substance of what was shared and the fact that it was designed for all postgraduates, whether you are just starting out or already deep into your research.

Prof. Godfred Darko (Deputy Director, School of Graduate Studies) took us beneath the surface of two often misunderstood but critical pillars of graduate success: the delicate dynamics of the supervisor–student relationship and the often nerve-wracking preparation required for the oral exams. He didn't just give tips; he gave clarity, perspective, and a roadmap that every postgraduate student needs.

Steering the conversation with grace and precision was Mrs. Juliana Serwaa Andoh (School Secretary, School of Graduate Studies), whose facilitation ensured that no question went unheard and no concern was left unaddressed.

We are deeply encouraged that most of your questions found answers. But beyond answers, we hope you left with something more valuable: confidence. Confidence to approach your supervisors with clarity. Confidence to walk into that oral exam room knowing you have prepared not just to pass, but to excel.

This is not a one-off event. We are committed to walking this journey with you. More sessions are being planned sessions that dig deeper, challenge harder, and equip you better because your growth as postgraduates is our mission.

We hope you will keep showing up. See you at the next one.

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KNUST School of Graduate Studies Hosts UWE Bristol Delegation to Strengthen Postgraduate Collaboration

Date: June 9, 2026

The School of Graduate Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026, hosted a delegation from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), United Kingdom, to explore avenues for collaborative postgraduate programmes.

The delegation from UWE Bristol comprised Dr. Jacqueline Mullan, Dr. Sanda Umar Ismail, and Mr. Jimi Ogunnusi. They were led to the meeting by Dr. Daniel Boateng and Mrs. Ernestina Quarshie (School Secretary of the School of Public Health) KNUST.

The team was received by Professor Godfred Darko (Deputy Director of the School of Graduate Studies), together with Mrs. Juliana Serwaa Andoh (School Secretary of the School of Graduate Studies), who stood in for the Director of the School of Graduate Studies, Professor Michael Poku-Boansi.

The purpose of the engagement was to formally introduce the UWE Bristol delegation to the School of Graduate Studies and to discuss proposed collaborative master's-level programme initiatives. Discussions also focused on the role of the School of Graduate Studies in programme governance, quality assurance, admissions, supervision arrangements, and academic oversight. Institutional processes and requirements relevant to the proposed partnership were also clarified.

Following the meeting, a joint working session was held to outline programme implementation details, responsibilities, performance indicators, and timelines for the proposed collaboration.

The engagement ended on a high note with a tour of the ongoing ultra-modern new building for the School of Graduate Studies, which is set to be completed soon. The facility is expected to further position KNUST as a leader in postgraduate education and research infrastructure in Ghana and beyond.

The proposed partnership between KNUST and UWE Bristol is expected to enhance postgraduate training, research collaboration, and institutional capacity between Ghana and the United Kingdom.

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Hello everyone,

Ahead of our upcoming School of Graduate Studies workshop on Supervisor-Student Relationship & Preparation for MSc Thesis Oral Examination, please take a moment to indicate whether you’ll be attending in person or online.

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES,KNUST Workshop and Supervisor-Student Relationship and Preparation for Msc Thesis Oral Examiantion

⏰ FINAL CALL – Amnesty Application Still Open for KNUST Postgraduate Students

The School of Graduate Studies, KNUST, wishes to remind all affected postgraduate students that the Amnesty Application is still ongoing.

This intervention is designed to support students who have exceeded their normal study duration.

Eligible categories:

🎓 MSc students – 3 years or more

🎓 MPhil students – 4 years or more

🎓 PhD students – 7 years or more

📌 Important Update:
The application is still open.

🔗 Apply here:
https://bit.ly/49arNHs

(QR code also available on the flyer)

📧 Submit completed applications to:
[email protected]

⚠️ Note:
Affected students are required to apply and are advised to consult their supervisors on any outstanding issues related to their thesis or taught courses.

📅 Deadline to complete the programme:
End of December 2026

Don't delay. Take advantage of this opportunity to regularize your studies.

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👨‍🏫 Attention KNUST Supervisors!

The School of Graduate Studies, KNUST, invites all postgraduate supervisors to a dedicated workshop on the following:

"Supervisor-Student Relationship"

📅 Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 am prompt
📍 Venue: College of Art and Built Environment (New Building) – NCB
💻 Hybrid option: Join via Zoom

This workshop is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen postgraduate thesis supervision at KNUST.

Please attend and share with fellow supervisors.

🎓 Postgraduates @ KNUST – Don’t Miss This!

The School of Graduate Studies, KNUST, is hosting a must-attend 2-day hybrid workshop to help you navigate your supervision and ace your upcoming MSc Thesis Oral Examination.

Whether you're feeling nervous about the oral defense or want to strengthen your relationship with your supervisor, this workshop is for you.

📅 Dates & Themes:

Monday, 15th June 2026 – Supervisor-Student Relationship

Tuesday, 16th June 2026 – Preparation for MSc Thesis Oral Exam

📍 Venue: CABE (New Building) – NCB (Physical attendance)
💻 Join Online (Hybrid): Click here to join via Zoom
https://knust-edu-gh.zoom.us/j/91025540145?pwd=70nXDvGJbhsV9KGNexp5s3uTC7mu7u.1

⏰ Time: 2:00 pm prompt

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🎓 Attention KNUST graduate students!

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) has released the schedule of activities you need to know for the rest of the 2025/2026 academic year.

✅ Key dates to note:

🔹 Supervisor-Student Relationship Workshop – June 15–19
🔹 MSc Oral Exam Prep Workshop – June 15–19
🔹 Doctoral Comprehensive Exams – June 29 – July 3
🔹 MSc Oral Exams start – July 1
🔹 Final Thesis Submission Deadline – September 30, 2026

🔄 Ongoing processes (no deadlines):

· Supervisor assignments
· Draft thesis processing
· Appointment of examiners

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