A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the construction of two additional hostels at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, in the Eastern Region. The project, being undertaken under the GETFund initiative, will provide a combined accommodation capacity of 900 beds and will be constructed at the designated hostel site on the...Read More

A Professor at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture, Akropong, Eastern Region Rev. Prof. Ebenezer Yaw Blasu, has stated that religion remains a relevant but often overlooked panacea in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in Ghana. He said, worship embodies reverence and obedience to God, which includes adherence to...Read More

Panellists at the 6th Commencement Lecture of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, in the Eastern Region, have reiterated that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most pressing national challenges and requires sustained, coordinated, and evidence-based interventions to address. They say, Ghana’s ability to make meaningful progress in...Read More

Members of the Department of General Studies, under the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES) of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), have donated books, scholarly journals, and a public address (PA) system to the University. They were donated by the Dean of SNES, Prof. Shine Francis Gbedemah, and a faculty member...Read More

Student leaders of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, in the Eastern Region, have undergone a leadership training workshop organised by the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs (ODSA). The training, held at the Auditorium, Multi-Purpose Building of the University, focused on best practices in budgeting, procurement, and auditing, forms part...Read More

On August 5, 2025, the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana, West Africa marked an important milestone on its 5th anniversary. From its humble beginnings in 2020, UESD has emerged as a dynamic institution with a bold mission, championing sustainability and environmental stewardship in Ghana and Africa. In retrospect, UESD’s...Read More

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region has hosted the closing workshop of the ImPreSSion Project, an international, European Union-funded initiative aimed at improving study programmes in Ghana through the integration of green solutions, sustainability modules, and digital transformation. Improving Study Programmes in Ghana by Introducing Green Solutions, Sustainability Modules and...Read More

The three-day orientation for freshers of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, Eastern Region for the 2025/26 academic year has ended with a call on students to take advantage of the opportunities available to them while upholding discipline and academic honesty. Addressing the new students at the Auditorium, Multi-purpose Building, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor,...Read More

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya,Eastern Region has commenced a three-day orientation for freshmen and women admitted for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. It is being held at the Auditorium, Multipurpose Building, The freshers are pursuing various Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programmes, including: Sustainable Development, Architecture and Sustainable Design, Urban Planning and Development,...Read More

A Senior Research Scientist and Head of the Forest and Climate Change Division at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG) under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr. Gloria Djaey Djagbletey was the guest speaker at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD)held held on the theme “Sustainable Steps Towards Securing...Read More