The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held discussions with the University of Cincinnati, USA, and the University of Tsukuba, Japan, to deepen academic collaboration and expand international partnerships.
The engagements took place during separate visits by delegations from the two universities to UCC for academic exchange programmes.
The American delegation was in Ghana for a short study abroad programme, while the Japanese delegation participated in an exchange programme with the Centre for Coastal Management (CCM) – Africa Centre of Excellence for Coastal Resilience (ACECoR).
At a dinner reception held in their honour, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Denis Aheto, welcomed the delegations and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to strengthening long-term collaboration.
He noted that such partnerships have the potential to enhance research output, promote cultural exchange, and provide diverse learning opportunities for students.
The leader of the delegation from the University of Cincinnati, Prof. Prince Ellis, explained that Ghana, and UCC in particular, remains a strong partner for academic collaboration.
He expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended to the delegation and said the visit would enrich the academic and cultural experiences of their students.
The Dean of the Office of International Relations at UCC, Prof. Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, described the engagement as a significant step in strengthening the long-standing relationship among the three institutions.
Meanwhile, the delegation from the University of Tsukuba participated in an Interdisciplinary Field Study Programme for Co-Creating a Harmonious Future.
According to Prof. Masao Ichikawa, the programme provides opportunities for Ghanaian and Japanese students to interact through both online learning and fieldwork in the two countries.
He added that the initiative would help students analyse social challenges using both global and local perspectives, fostering innovative and collaborative solutions.
The partnership is expected to further position UCC as a hub for international academic cooperation and research excellence.
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