MAY 16, 2025
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 Fi…
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 collectio…
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 Schem…
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-earne…
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.
Gr…
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, D…
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 represent…
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 f…
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 transfo…
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. S…
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 since…
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, 20…
7th UDS Africa Leadership Lecture Series - Her Majesty Queen Nozizwe Pearl Mulela Delivers Stirring Keynote Address
The University for Development Studies (UDS) on Friday, April 25, 2025, hosted Her Majesty Queen Nozizwe Pearl Mulela, Managing Director of Eswatini Bank and wife of King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of the Zulu Nation, South …
UDS Honours Legacy of Leadership at Historic Homecoming Event
The serene conference hall at the UDS Guest House in Tamale came alive with nostalgia and pride as the university’s Management hosted a Homecoming event for former principal officers whose vision and leadership ha…
Queen Nozizwe Mulela Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for Education Ahead of UDS Africa Leadership Lecture Series
Queen Nozizwe Mulela, Managing Director of Eswatini Bank and wife of King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of the Zulu Nation, South Africa, arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to participate as the keynote speaker for …
Queen Nozizwe Mulela Holds Press Conference at UDS Ahead of Africa Leadership Lecture Series
Tamale, April 24, 2025 – In an event marked by grace, wisdom, and a powerful call for ethical transformation, Her Majesty Queen Nozizwe Mulela , Managing Director of the Bank of Eswatini and wife of His Majesty Ki…
UDS Launches Campus Model Pharmacy with Colour and Ceremony - VC and Eswatini Bank MD, Queen Nozizwe Mulela, Cut Ribbon on Milestone Project
In a brief but memorable ceremony that blended tradition, academic pride, and professional promise, the University for Development Studies (UDS) officially opened its Campus Model Pharmacy on the Tamale Campus. The even…
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.
Topic: Fe…
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…