DEC 19, 2024
UDS Opens Distance Learning Center in Gambaga to Expand Access to Higher Education
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has officially opened a new Distance Learning Center in Gambaga, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide accessible education to underserved communities. Th…
UDS School of Business Launches Financial Literacy and Awareness Association to Drive Financial Empowerment
The University for Development Studies (UDS) School of Business on November 29, 2023, launched the Financial Literacy and Awareness Association (FLAA). The launch was held during a public lecture at the…
UNICEF and UDS Unite to Tackle Critical Development Challenges
The University for Development Studies (UDS) hosted a high-level delegation from UNICEF Ghana at its Council Chamber in Tamale. The visit, led by UNICEF Country Representative Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, highlighted coll…
Dr. Vida Yakong of UDS Honored at 4th National Nursing and Midwifery Excellence and Hall of Fame Awards
On November 15, 2024, the vibrant city of Takoradi hosted the 4th National Nursing and Midwifery Excellence and Hall of Fame Awards, organized by the Ministry of Health. This prestigious event celebrated outstanding ind…
UDS Welcomes Freshmen and Women at 33rd Matriculation Ceremony
The University for Development Studies (UDS) held its 33rd Matriculation Ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, simultaneously at the Tamale and Nyankpala campuses. The event, a cherished tradition in the university…
Territorial Agency for Agricultural Development Visits UDS To Explore Shea Innovations
The University for Development Studies (UDS) hosted a delegation from the Territorial Agency for Agricultural Development (ATDA) of Benin Republic for a four-day working visit to the West Africa Center for Shea Innovati…
UDS And Cornell University Collaborate to Host Public Dialogue on Combating Disinformation During Elections
The University for Development Studies (UDS) reinforced its commitment to fostering national dialogue and addressing societal challenges by hosting a public forum on the theme “Media for Social Transformation in t…
UDS School of Business Hosts Insightful Lecture on Africa’s Development Finance Landscape
The School of Business at the University for Development Studies (UDS) held a thought-provoking public lecture on November 29, 2023, at the Dr. Andani Andan Chamber. The event, which combined in-person and virtual parti…
UDS Hosts Digitalization University Tour to Advance Ghana's Digital Future
The University for Development Studies (UDS), in collaboration with the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE), organized the Digitalization University Tour at the Dr. Andani Andan Auditorium on th…
Admission Of Candidates To The Bachelor Of Laws (LLB) Degree Programme For The 2024/2025 Academic Year
The University for Development Studies hereby announces for the information of the general public and prospective applicants that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has granted the University accreditation t…
Showcasing Excellence: UDS Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences in The Spotlight
The University for Development Studies (UDS), in partnership with the Association of African Universities (AAU) Documentary Team, is producing a comprehensive documentary to highlight the achievements of the Faculty of …
Dr. Mohammed Tanko of UDS Featured in J-PAL African Scholar Spotlight Series
Dr. Mohammed Tanko, a distinguished economist from the School of Economics at the University for Development Studies (UDS), has been spotlighted in the prestigious J-PAL African Scholar Spotlight series. This recognitio…
University For Development Studies Ranked 3rd In Ghana and 35th In Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has achieved significant milestone in the 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE), placing 3rd in Ghana and 35th out of 129 universities. …
University For Development Studies Wins Big at Innovate UK KTP Awards 2024
Birmingham, UK – November 27, 2024
The University for Development Studies (UDS), together with its partners, the University of York and Savannah and Sahel Commodities Limited (SSCL), emerged as the stand…
Vice-Chancellors of UDS and University of York Discuss Collaboration on Research Funding
York, United Kingdom - The Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Seidu Al-hassan, has held a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of York, Prof. Charlie Jeffe…
UDS, University of York, and SSCL Collaborate To Combat Malnutrition In Ghana
York, United Kingdom – A meeting between officials from the University for Development Studies (UDS), the University of York in the UK, and Savannah and Sahel Commodities Limited (SSCL) was held to review progress…
UDS Vice-Chancellor Leads Delegation To The UK To Receive Prestigious Award
The Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Seidu Al-hassan, has led a delegation to the United Kingdom to receive the Best African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership Award at the …
Women Break Barriers In Electrical Engineering: UDS’ Energy Technology Center And WEENorth Project Celebrates First Graduates
The age-old adage, “What men can do, women can do better,” came alive on November 13, 2024, at the Principal's Conference Room in Nyankpala as ten young women celebrated their graduation from a specializ…
UDS Strengthens Faculty Research Skills Through RCT Training In Collaboration With IPA
The University for Development Studies (UDS), through its Centre for Research Innovation and Partnership Services (CRIPS), has successfully held a three-day training workshop at the UDS guest house on the 13th to 15th N…
UDS West Africa Centre for Shea Innovation and Research (WACSIR) Hosts Lecture on Shea Industry and Research Funding
The West Africa Centre for Shea Innovation and Research (WACSIR) at the University for Development Studies (UDS) successfully hosted its second Guest Lecture Series on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Faculty of Law Au…
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Pledges Gh₵100,000 Stem Scholarship To Empower UDS Innovators
At the 25th Congregation Ceremony of the University for Development Studies (UDS) on November 9, 2024, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South, announced a significant commitment to STEM education. He…
School Of Pharmacy At UDS Holds White Coat Ceremony To Celebrate Fourth-Year Students
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS) marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of its fourth-year students with the second White Coat Ceremony, …
UDS Partners in International Research Project To Combat Campus Sexual Harassment
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is taking a bold stand against campus sexual harassment through the launch of a groundbreaking international research initiative. On November 5, 2024, a team of researchers m…
University For Development Studies Centre For Research Innovation And Partnership Services Partners With Innovation For Poverty Action To Build The Capacity Of University For Development Studies Faculty On Research Through Randomized Controlled Trials
The university for development studies center for Research Innovation and Partnership Services(CRIPs) has organized a 3 days training.The theme is Advancing Evidence-Based Research Through Randomized Controlled Tr…
Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences Celebrates Record-Breaking Graduation Season
The Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences at the University for Development Studies is thrilled to announce an exceptional milestone in its academic journey. This year, an impressive 20 students graduated w…
Father And Daughter Graduate Together At UDS’s 25th Congregation Ceremony, Inspiring Generations
In a touching moment at the 25th Congregation Ceremony of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Dr. Munawar Issahaque, the Savelugu District Director of Education, celebrated his own academic milestone alongside…
UDS Best Graduating Student, Munkaila Mohammed Ussif, Defies Odds To Emerge Top of Class With CGPA Of 4.84
Munkaila Mohammed Ussif, who hails from an underserved community in the Gushiegu District, defied the odds stacked against him to be named the Best Graduating Student at the University for Development Studies (UDS) with…
UDS 25th Congregation Ceremony Brings Families Together And Boosts Local Vendors' Sales
The University for Development Studies (UDS) marked its 25th Congregation Ceremony with the usual pomp and pageantry, a joyous milestone for graduates and a proud occasion for their served as a unique platform for…
University for Development Studies Celebrates 25th Congregation Ceremony In Grand Style
The University for Development Studies (UDS) held its landmark 25th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Multipurpose Auditorium on its Tamale Campus, bringing together students, faculty, distingu…
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…