At his inaugural lecture, held on 2nd July 2026, at the Auditorium, Multipurpose-Building, Prof. Edward Wiafe Debrah presented a compelling vision for advancing sustainable development through biodiversity conservation. Drawing on more than three decades of research, teaching, and professional practice, Prof. Wiafe Debrah, a Conservation Biologist and Pro Vice-Chancellor of UESD, highlighted the indispensable role...Read More

Students of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region, have been challenged to view their University degrees not as the end of their educational journey but as a launching pad for lifelong growth, leadership, and meaningful impact. The call was made by Chief Risk Officer at ABSA Bank, Ghana, Mr. Kofi...Read More

In line with its commitment to enhance community participation in environmental restoration initiatives, strengthen the partnership between the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) and the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly, and provide students with practical academic exposure, postgraduate students of UESD have made a presentation on “Principles of Sustainable Development and Their Application in...Read More

The Auditorium, Multipurpose Building at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) was overflowing with academics, members of the University community, government officials, traditional authorities, development partners, students, family, friends, and other distinguished guests who gathered for the Professorial Inaugural Lecture of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, a renowned Conservation Biologist. Delivered...Read More

As a prelude to the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, Conservation Biologist and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), the University has mounted an exhibition of his scholarly works at a short ceremony held at Lecture Theatre 3a on the Somanya campus. The exhibition, attended by members of...Read More

The Keynote speaker at the launch of the UESD Innovation and Incubation Hub, Professor George Acheampong, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Ghana, has challenged Universities and policymakers to rethink entrepreneurship development by focusing on building strong innovation ecosystems rather than concentrating solely on individual talent. Speaking on the theme, “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential...Read More

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region, has officially launched its Innovation and Incubation Hub, marking a significant step in the University’s efforts to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable enterprise development among students and young people. The launch, held at the Auditorium, Multipurpose Building, brought together members of the University community,...Read More

Members of the Nkabom Collaborative-UESD, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and McGill University, have developed two cutting-edge postgraduate programmes designed to address emerging national and global development challenges. These are: MSc/MPhil/PhD in Agrifood Systems and Bioresources and MSc/MPhil/PhD in Aquatic Biosciences and Blue Economy. This was at a three-day workshop in Ho, the Volta...Read More

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region, has taken another significant step towards strengthening its international partnerships following a courtesy call and strategic engagement by Prof. Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari, Associate Professor of Mining Engineering and Director of Environment and Ecology at Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU), India. Prof. Sunkari, a Ghanaian...Read More

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), through its Internal Audit Directorate, hosted the inauguration of the MAYDIS District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), during which executives were elected to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years. The colourful ceremony, held at the Auditorium, Multipurpose Building,...Read More