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University for Development Studies

University for Development Studies
The University for Development Studies
MottoKnowledge for Service[1]
TypePublic
Established1992; 32 years ago (1992)
ChairmanProfessor Wayo Seini.[2]
ChancellorVacant
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Seidu Al-hassan[3]
Location
Tamale
,
Northern Region
,
Ghana
CampusUrban area
(Tamale, Nyankpala)
Colours
                              
Black, Mantis, Bottle Green and White
       
Websitewww.uds.edu.gh

History edit

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is a public university located in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana.[4] It consistently ranks as one of the top four universities in the country.[5][6][7] Established in 1992 by the Government of Ghana, its purpose is to accelerate the development of Ghana's north, and the broader nation.[8] The legislative instrument that founded the university is PNDC Law 279, which was gazetted on May 15, 1992. UDS is the fifth public university established by the Government of Ghana.[9][10] The university has two main campuses: Nyankpala and Dungu in Tamale.

The university incorporates the Third Trimester Field Practical Programme (TTFPP) into its curriculum for first and second-year students.[11] This program provides students with practical exposure to real-world development challenges within communities, fostering problem-solving skills.[12] UDS students annually spend about two months residing in communities, actively engaging in hands-on experiences that contribute to a nuanced understanding of applied knowledge and the development of innovative solutions.[13] This aspect sets UDS apart within the Ghanaian academic landscape, promoting a distinctive approach to development studies.[14]

Campuses edit

Tamale Campus edit

The campus houses the Central Administration, School of Medicine (SoM), School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM), School of Public Health (SPH) and Faculty of Education (FoE) and Desert Research Institute (DRI).[15]

Tamale City Campus edit

Tamale City Campus is a centre for the following: Graduate School, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), Colleges of Education Affiliation and Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC).[16]

Nyankpala Campus edit

 
Entrance of UDS Nyankpala Campus.

The following are located at Nyankpala Campus: Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences (FoAFCS), Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment (FNRE), Faculty of Biosciences (FoB), School of Engineering (SoE), West African Centre for Water, Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA) and West African Centre for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT).[17][18]

Tamale North Campus edit

The Campus is site for School of Applied Economics and Management Sciences (SAEMS).[19]

Eastern Campus, Yendi edit

Eastern Campus is a site for Faculty of Communication and Cultural Studies (FCCS) and Faculty of Sustainable Development Studies (FoSDS), Centre for Culture, Heritage and African Studies (CCHAS) and Centre for Peace and Security Studies (CePSS).[20]

Schools/Faculties edit

 
Entrance of the Central Administration block

Faculty of Planning and Land Management edit

  • Department of Community Development
  • Department of Planning and Management
  • Department of Real Estate and Land management

Faculty of Agriculture edit

Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment edit

  • Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management
  • Department of Fisheries ad Aquatic Resources Management
  • Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Management
  • Department of Environment and Sustainability
  • Department of Ecotourism and Resort Management

School of Allied Health Sciences[21] edit

The following Programmes are offered edit

  • Undergraduate
    • 4-Year BSc (Community Nutrition)
    • 4-Year BSc (Nursing)
    • 4-Year BSc (Midwifery)
    • 2/3-Year BSc (Nursing)
    • 2-Year BSc (Midwifery)
    • 3-Year BSc (Nurse Practitioner)
    • 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D) Sandwich Post-Graduate
    • MSc./MPhil in Community Health and Development (Modular)
    • MSc./MPhil in Public Health Nutrition (Modular)

Faculty of Applied Sciences edit

Faculty of Mathematical Sciences edit

Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Integrated Development edit

  • Department of Economics & Entrepreneurship Development
  • Department of Environmental & Resource Studies
  • Department of Social, Political & Historical Studies
  • Department of Planning, Land Economy and Rural Development
  • Department of Communication studies
  • Department of Business Studies

School of Medicine and Health Sciences[22] edit

 
Entrance of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences block

The first batch of students were admitted in 1996

Faculty of Education[23] edit

  • Department of Development Education Studies
  • Department of Basic Education Studies
  • Department of Educational Foundation Studies
  • Department of social and Business Studies

Faculty of Horticulture edit

To be established at the University for Development Studies

Directorates edit

  • Directorate of Finance[24]
  • Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance[25]
  • Directorate of International Relations and Advancement[26]
  • Directorate of Estates[27]
  • Directorate of ICT[28]
  • Directorate of Internal Audit[29]
  • Directorate of Works and Physical Development[30]
  • Directorate of Community Relations and Outreach Programmes (DCROP)[31]
  • Directorate of Procurement[32]
  • Directorate of Health Services
  • Directorate of Sports[33]
  • Directorate of Colleges of Education Affiliation[34]

Campuses edit

  • Nyankpala, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences and the School of Engineering.
  • Navrongo, Upper East Region – location of the campus which houses the Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
  • Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences and The Faculty of Education[35][36]
  • Wa, Upper West Region – houses the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, School of Business and Law and the Faculty of Planning and Land Management[37]

Third trimester field practical programme edit

For the Third Trimester Practical Programme (TTFPP) the whole of the third trimester is devoted to practical field work in the local communities. Students of a given year group identify a specific region, and in smaller groups live and interact with the people in the local communities during each third trimester for a period of three years. The programme began in 1993. It entails the combination of students from all the faculties: Agriculture, Integrated Development Studies; Applied Science and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

List of vice chancellors edit

  • Prof. R.B Bening Pioneer Vice Chancellor (1992 – 2001)[38]
  • Prof G.W.K Mensah (Acting Vice Chancellor) (2001 – 2002)
  • Prof. John Bonaventure Kubongpwa Kaburise (April 8, 2002 – April 7, 2007)
  • Prof. Nokoe (Acting Vice Chancellor) (April 2007 – 30 June 2010)[39]
  • Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 – 2015)[40]
  • Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye (October 1, 2015 – 2022)
  • Prof. Seidu Al-hassan (September 1, 2022 – Present)

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Mission & Vision". Archived from the original on 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-07.
  2. ^ https://uds.edu.gh/university-council/
  3. ^ https://uds.edu.gh/principal-officers/
  4. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ "Study in Ghana | THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  6. ^ "Ghana | Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions". webometrics information. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  7. ^ "Study in Ghana | THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education (THE). 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  8. ^ "History and Facts - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  9. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  10. ^ "UDS should be renamed after Rawlings - Akufo-Addo - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2020-11-14. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  11. ^ "Office for Education Abroad :: Global Community-Engaged Learning Course Design - The Third Trimester Field Practical Programme". educationabroad.isp.msu.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  12. ^ "8,746 Students of UDS Embark On TTFPP". DailyGuide Network. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  13. ^ Ghana, News (2022-09-26). "UDS level 100 students deployed for community service | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-12-20. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ "The UDS - TTFPP: Life Changing Stories From Students - University for Development Studies". www.uds.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  15. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  16. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  17. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  18. ^ "City Campus - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  19. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  20. ^ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies Ghana. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  21. ^ "School of Allied Health Sciences - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  22. ^ "School of Medicine and Health Sciences - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  23. ^ "University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  24. ^ "Finance".
  25. ^ "QUAPU".
  26. ^ "International Relation".
  27. ^ "Estate".
  28. ^ "ICT".
  29. ^ "Audit".
  30. ^ "Works".
  31. ^ "DCROP".
  32. ^ "Procurement".
  33. ^ "Sports".
  34. ^ "Affiliations".
  35. ^ "FACULTIES & SCHOOLS - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  36. ^ "Senior Staff Association ensuring members comply with strike at UDS - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  37. ^ "FACULTIES & SCHOOLS - University for Development Studies". University for Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  38. ^ "Prof. R. B. Bening".
  39. ^ "UDS improved tremendously - Kaburise". General News of Friday, 6 July 2007. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
  40. ^ "WHO'LL BE KNUST V.C.?". General News of Thursday, 6 July 2007. The Ghanaian Times Home Page. Retrieved 2010-04-15.

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