November 11th, 2022: Building on previous iGEM team research at Ashesi, the 2022 team designed a biosensor that can detect the presence of gold in land and make prospecting more efficient.
East Africa and Europe take centre stage at this year’s second Global Café
November 10th, 2022: On the 4th of November, members of the Ashesi community who visited the Hive – the university dining and recreation centre – met traditional music and beautiful displays of culture from students as part of this academic year’s first Global Café.
Minister for Education speaks at Ashesi’s 20th anniversary celebration
October 11th, 2022: Speaking at Ashesi’s 20th anniversary celebration on October 8th, Ghana’s Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, reflected on how the University had influenced his decision to return to Ghana from the United States.
Beyond the Horizon: the Plan for Ashesi’s Third Decade
October 11th, 2022: The third-decade plan for Ashesi University, previewed publicly for the first time at a 20th anniversary celebration in Accra, leans on lessons from the University’s last two decades and accelerates its impact in Africa.
Mastercard Foundation CEO, Reeta Roy, reflects on Ashesi’s 20th Anniversary
October 11th, 2022: As Ashesi celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, Reeta Roy, visited campus to spend time with Scholars and reflect on the shared impact of Ashesi and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Watch: Celebrating Ashesi’s History and Preparing for Our Third Decade
October 5th, 2022: Various members of the Ashesi community came together to celebrate the University’s 20th anniversary at a gala held in Accra, Ghana. It was part of a series of events this year across Ashesi, marking the University’s rich history and impact.
Student launches Kambuu, a rickshaw-hailing app for Northern Ghana
August 21, 2022: After completing high school in 2020, Dave Donbo ’25 and his colleague Zaidan Iddrisu had to take a gap year after being unable to continue their education due to financial constraints.
Reach Alliance partnership brings new opportunities for student-driven research
August 18, 2022: Ashesi has joined the Reach Alliance, a group of universities enabling student-led research into local perspectives for some of the most pressing global challenges.