UDS Hosts Northern Launch of Nationwide Tree Planting Drive as Part of “Make Ghana Green Month”
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has become the launch pad for the Forestry Commission’s ambitious nationwide tree planting campaign under the "Tree for Life" initiative, which officially kicked off in the Northe
UDS Hosts National Workshop on Energy-Efficient Cooling: A Step Towards Ghana’s Net-Zero Agenda
The University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale became the hub of sustainability dialogue on Friday, May 26, 2025, as the Energy Commission of Ghana held a capacity-building workshop aimed at promoting energy efficiency through Green
UDS Alumna Honoured By UN As 2024 Military Gender Advocate of The Year
A distinguished alumna of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme, has been honoured by the United Nations as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. T
GAUA-UDS Suspends Strike Following GTEC Directive
The University for Development Studies (UDS) branch of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has suspended its indefinite strike action declared on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The decision to suspend the industrial action
GTEC Upholds Suspension of TEWU Representation on University Councils Amid Ongoing Impasse
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has reiterated its decision to suspend the representation of members of the Tertiary Education Workers' Union (TEWU) on the governing councils of Public Universities. This follows an inconc
UDS Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on New Leadership of Ghana Commission for UNESCO; Pro Vice-Chancellor Appeals for UNESCO Category 2 Research Centre in Northern Ghana
A delegation from the University for Development Studies (UDS) has paid a courtesy call on the new leadership of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO in Accra to extend heartfelt congratulations and to explore avenues for future collaboration. T
UDS Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Sports Minister After Historic African Football Triumph: Minister Commends University’s Victory, Pledges Support For World Cup in China
A high-powered delegation from the University for Development Studies (UDS) on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, to formally inform him of the university’s unprec
UDS Participates in 12th AFTRA Conference and 14th Roundtable in Angola
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has participated in the 12th Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) Teaching and Learning Conference and the 14th Roundtable held at the Hotel Serra Da Chela in Lubango, Ang
UDS Launches Hope With Financial Aid Scheme: First Cohort of Beneficiaries Awarded Support Worth Over GHs 200,000
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has taken a significant step in its pursuit of inclusive education with the award of financial support to the first cohort of students under the newly established Students Financial Aid Scheme (S
UDS Library Receives Generous Donation of Medical Books from Learners Girls Foundation
At a ceremony held at the Library Block of the University for Development Studies (UDS), the Learners Girls Foundation made a significant contribution to the academic resources of the institution by donating a collection of medical books. T
Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Former Finance Minister Donates GHs 200,000 To Support Brilliant But Needy UDS Students
In a stirring moment of generosity and inspiration, the Former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has pledged a monumental donation of GHS 200,000 to the Students Financial Aid Scheme (SFAS) of the Unive
Celebrating Excellence: UDS Faculty of Social Science Students Shine at National Awards
On April 16, 2025, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS) was abuzz with excitement as two exceptional students from the Department of Political Science presented their hard-earned awards to the Dean.
Notice To April 2025 Graduands: Collection of Certificates
The University for Development Studies wishes to inform the entire University Community, and particularly, the Graduands of the April 2025 Congregation, that their certificates are now ready for collection. Graduands are kindly requeste
UDS Mourns The Loss of Two Esteemed Members of The University Community
Tamale, May 6, 2025 The University for Development Studies (UDS) is plunged into deep sorrow following the passing of two distinguished members of its academic community: Professor Shaibu Abdul Ganiyu, Dean of the School of Engine
GTEC Directs Traditional Universities To Stay The Nomination of TEWU Representatives on Their Respective Governing Councils
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in consultation with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has issued a directive to Vice-Chancellors of all traditional universities to put on hold the nomination of representatives from the Terti
Eswatini Media Celebrate Queen Nozizwe Mulela’s Honorary Doctorate From Ghana’s UDS With Pride and Praise
Major media outlets in Eswatini, led by the Eswatini Daily, have hailed the conferral of an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on Queen Nozizwe Mulela, Managing Director of Eswatini Bank, by Ghana’s University for Development Studie
Education Minister Inaugurates New UDS Governing Council: Charges Members To Drive Innovation and Expansion
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has officially inaugurated a 15-member Governing Council for the University for Development Studies (UDS), entrusting them with the responsibility of spearheading transformational growth in i
Emmanuel Djabang: The Valedictorian at UDS’ April 2025 Congregation
In a ceremony filled with pride, inspiration, and heartfelt celebration, Dr. Emmanuel Djabang captured the spirit of triumph at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Special Congregation held on April 26, 2025. Standing before an aud
Notice To April 2025 Undergraduate Graduands
We wish to inform all undergraduate graduands of the April 2025 Congregation that the exact date for the commencement of the collection of certificates will be announced before the close of this week. We sincerely regret that we were un
UDS April 2025 Graduation Ceremony: A Grand Celebration of Excellence, Leadership, and Legacy
Tamale, Ghana — April 26, 2025 The atmosphere at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Tamale Campus was electric with excitement, pride, and celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as thousands gathered at the University&
The Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences (FOAFCS), located at the Nyankpala Campus, is the premier faculty of the University for Development Studies (UDS), having begun in 1993 as the Faculty of Agriculture.
