APR 23, 2025
Royal Grace Meets African Academia: Queen Nozizwe Pearl Mulela Arrives in Ghana for UDS 7th Africa Leadership Lecture
In a moment steeped in royalty, dignity, and intellectual promise, Her Majesty Queen Nozizwe Pearl Mulela, Managing Director of Eswatini Bank and esteemed consort of His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of the Zulu Na…
NOTICE: Publication of April 2025 Graduands List
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to inform the university community and the general public that the list of graduands for the April 2025 Graduation Ceremony has been officially published.
<…7th UDS Africa Leadership Lecture Series
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to invite the university community and the general public to the 7th UDS Africa Leadership Lecture Series.
This prestigious event will feature Her Royal …
Digital Youth Village Embarks on Strategic Study Tour To UDS To Deepen Agritech and Innovation Collaboration
In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening ties in digital innovation and Agritech, the University of Ghana’s Digital Youth Village (DYV) embarked on a strategic study tour to the University for Development S…
Ideas To Impact: UDS MBA Bootcamp Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit with Innovation and Insight
On a warm Saturday morning, the serene UDS Guesthouse came alive with the energy of ambition and innovation as the University for Development Studies (UDS) School of Business commenced the second edition of its MBA Busi…
Department of Medical Imaging Partners Cassona Global Imaging Ltd To Train Medical Imaging Technology Students on Current Trends in Sonography
Cassona Global Imaging Ltd, a leader in medical imaging solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure through training and advanced technology. In collaboration with M…
Soil Science Department Unveils Renovated Soil Science Laboratory
The Department of Soil Science at the Nyankpala Campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has unveiled a renovated Soil Science Laboratory, courtesy of a collaborative effort with the Japan International Re…
An Analysis of the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy: A Balance Between Fulfilling Manifesto Promises and Fiscal Discipline
Prepared by the Department of Finance at the School of Business, this insightful report — featuring expert contributions from Prof. Issahaku Haruna, Dr. Yazidu Ustarz, and Dr. Yakubu Ibrahim Nandom — offers …
UDS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Seidu Al-hassan Initiates Collaboration with Chinese Agricultural University
As part of efforts to bolster international partnerships and deepen academic cooperation in agriculture and related fields, a high-powered delegation from the University for Development Studies (UDS) is currently on a w…
UDS' April 2025 Congregation
The University for Development Studies (UDS) will hold its April Congregation for both postgraduate and undergraduate graduands from the School of Nursing & Midwifery and Institute for Distance and Continuing Learni…
UDS Strengthens Global Academic Ties: Vice-Chancellor Leads Delegation To China, Signs MoU With Beijing Foreign Studies University
As part of efforts aimed at deepening international academic cooperation, the Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, is leading a high-level delegation on an official…
UDS Holds 19th Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Terry Ansah Charts The Path for Transforming Sheep and Goat Farming in The Arid and Semi-Arid Zones
TAMALE, April 4, 2025 – The auditorium at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Tamale campus was filled to capacity on Friday, April 4, 2025, as the 19th Inaugural Lecture of the universit…
UDS Hosts GTV Breakfast Show Team for Two-Day Special Broadcast
The University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale Campus, played host to the GTV Breakfast Show team for a two-day special live broadcast from Thursday, March 27, to Friday, March 28, 2025. The event featured engagin…
Management of UDS Engages Union Leaders in Key Consultative Meeting
The Management of the University for Development Studies (UDS) held a crucial consultative meeting with the leadership of the various staff unions within the University to provide updates on the state of the institution…
UDS Holds Matriculation Ceremony for First Cohort of Law Students
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has officially welcomed the pioneer cohort of students into its newly established Faculty of Law in a historic matriculation ceremony held at the Nyankpala Campus. The event,…
Breaking Barriers: UDS Alumnus Munkaila Lambongang Wins Prestigious Chester O. McCorkle Jr. Award
Munkaila Lambongang, a distinguished Ph.D. candidate at West Virginia University (WVU), has been honored with the prestigious $2,000 Chester O. McCorkle Jr. Award. This highly competitive award is granted to outstanding…
19th Professorial Inaugural Lecture
The University for Development Studies (UDS) invites the university community and the general public to the 19th Professorial Inaugural Lecture, to be delivered by Prof. Terry Ansah.
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Tamale Campus SRC Extends Lifeline to Students Through Sungtaba Fund
March 10, 2025 – Tamale Campus
In a profound demonstration of commitment to student welfare, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Tamale Campus has extended critical financial and mate…
UDS Organises Workshop on Performance Management and Quality for Middle Management Administrative Staff
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has organised a two-day workshop on Performance Management and Quality for Higher Education for middle management administrative and professional staff. The Workshop aims to …
Management of UDS Assures Chief of Nyankpala of Continuous Development of the Nyankpala Campus
In a bid to strengthen ties and foster collaboration, a delegation from the Management of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has assured the Chief of Nyankpala, Naa Mohammed Ibrahim, of the university’s …
UDS Cadet Corps Introduces New Leadership to Principal
The University for Development Studies (UDS) Cadet Corps has formally introduced its new leadership team to the Principal of the Nyankpala Campus, Professor Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu.
The new Cadet Coordinator (…
Faculty of Law Matriculation Ceremony
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to announce the maiden matriculation ceremony for the first cohort of students of the newly established Faculty of Law.
The ceremony is scheduled to take…
Official Statement from The University for Development Studies (UDS) on a False and Malicious Tiktok Video
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has taken note of a misleading video circulating on TikTok that falsely alleges our students enter examination halls with pre-prepared answer sheets. We categorically refute …
Nyankpala SRC Donates Motor King and PA Systems to Enhance Student Welfare
Nyankpala, March 6, 2025 – In a significant move to improve student welfare and academic efficiency, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Nyankpala Campus has donated a Motor King and Public Add…
Access Programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Are you passionate about a career in healthcare? UDS invites applications for its Access Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year in the following programmes:
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Midwifery …
UDS Holds Deans, Directors, and Examination Officers Retreat at Mole Motel
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has successfully concluded its Deans, Directors, and Examination Officers Retreat at the Mole Motel from February 26 to 28, 2025. The event, which brought together representa…
UDS Deans, Directors, and Examination Officers Explore Mole National Park on Safari Tour
Participants at the Deans, Directors, and Examination Officers' retreat at Mole took time off their official schedule to explore the rich natural environment of Mole National Park on a thrilling safari tour. The exp…
The Unsung Heroes of UDS: The Vital Role of the Public Affairs Directorate
In the life of any great institution, visibility, reputation, and credibility are paramount. For a university, these qualities are essential in shaping its image, attracting students and faculty, and positioning itself …
UDS School of Economics Hosts Public Lecture on Ghana’s Development Policy Choices
The School of Economics of the University for Development Studies (UDS) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, organized a public lecture on the theme “Whither Development? An Exposition of Ghana's Development Policy …
Faculty of Social Sciences - Admissions Open for The 2025/2026 Academic Year
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to announce that admissions are now open for the 2025/2026 academic year. We invite prospective students to apply and join a dyna…
UDS Nyankpala Campus Principal Sets Up Administrative Committee
The Principal of the Nyankpala Campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Mohammed Muniru Iddriss, has constituted an Administrative Committee to update members on the governance of the …
Prof. Nkegbe Advocates Strategic Employment Policies at UDS 18th Inaugural Lecture
The University for Development Studies (UDS) hosted its 18th Inaugural Lecture on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Professor Paul Kwame Nkegbe delivering a thought-provoking address on the theme: Youth Bulge and Unemploy…
Public Lecture and Workshop on Whither Development
The School of Economics, University for Development Studies (UDS), in collaboration with the International Growth Centre (IGC), is pleased to invite you to a thought-provoking public lecture on:
Whither Develo…
Prof. Yakubu Ibrahim Seini Advocates Activity-Based Learning in Mathematics at 17th UDS Professorial Inaugural Lecture
The University for Development Studies (UDS) hosted its 17th Professorial Inaugural Lecture in Tamale, featuring a thought-provoking presentation by Prof. Yakubu Ibrahim Seini, a newly appointed Professor of Applied Mat…
18th Professorial Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Paul Kwame Nkegbe
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to invite the university community and the general public to the 18th Inaugural Lecture, to be delivered by Prof. Paul Kwame Nkegbe.
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17th Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ibrahim Yakubu Seini
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to invite the university community and the general public to the 17th Inaugural Lecture, to be delivered by Prof. Ibrahim Yakubu Seini.
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19th Harmattan School - 2025
The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) - UDS, invites the public to its 19th Harmattan School-2025.
This year's edition, themed "Changes In Governments And National Development: Di…
Emerita Prof. Tekyiwaa Manuh Donates 235 Books to UDS Centre for Gender and Career Mentorship
Emerita Professor Tekyiwaa Manuh, a renowned academic and former Director of the Social Development Policy Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, has donated 235 books to the Centre for Gender an…
2024/2025 Academic Year Educational Pathways International (EPI) Scholarship Application Opens
The University for Development Studies (UDS) wishes to inform all students that applications for the Educational Pathways International (EPI) Scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open.
Deadline …
UDS Triumphs in Style: Crowned 2024 GUSA Women’s Football Champions
Cape Coast, Ghana – The University for Development Studies (UDS) displayed a masterclass performance in the finals of the women’s football competition at the 2024 Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) G…
Pro Vice-Chancellor of UDS Visits Contingent at Ongoing GUSA Games to Boost Morale
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Elliot Alhassan, paid a visit to the UDS contingent participating in the ongoing Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) Games in Cape …
UDS Gallant Effort Falls Short as UCC Triumphs in Thrilling GUSA Semi-Final
The semi-final clash of the ongoing Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games, held at the iconic Robert Mensah Stadium in Cape Coast, saw the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team bow out of the…
UDS Shines at Ongoing GUSA Games at UCC
Cape Coast – The University for Development Studies (UDS) is making waves at the ongoing Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games, hosted by the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
In a thrilling enc…
UDS Opens Applications For The 2025/2026 Academic Year
The University for Development Studies, UDS, wishes to inform prospective applicants and the general public that Application forms for Admission for the 2025/2026 Academic year are on sale for the following programmes:<…
UDS Lecturer, Dr. Mubarik Salifu, Receives Prestigious Academic Award at UCC's 57th Congregation
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is proud to celebrate the recent academic achievement of Dr. Mubarik Salifu, a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the School of Economics, Nyankpala Campus. Dr. Salif…
Spectacular Opening Ceremony Kicks Off 2024 GUSA Games at University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, January 7, 2025 – The 2024 Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games officially commenced yesterday with a vibrant opening ceremony held at the Main Examination Hall of the University School of …
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…