Day: January 23, 2024

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Global Partners for Development and 374Water Announce Partnership Project – The Homa Bay Blueprint: A Beacon for Climate Resilience in Africa

HOMA BAY, KENYA / ACCESSWIRE / January 23, 2024 / Global Partners for Development (GPFD) and 374Water, a global cleantech and social impact company, have announced plans for the Homa Bay Blueprint, a bold and comprehensive clean water initiative for Africa’s Great Lakes region. Both a live facility and a model for future replication, the project will feature cutting-edge wastewater treatment technology, an advanced data hub, and production of recycled resources. Located in Nam Lolwe (Lake Victoria), the continent’s largest lake by area, Homa Bay has seen farming and community pollution erode the health of its 1.3 million inhabitants and devastate ecology. Local preparations for the project have been completed by collaborators at the University of Nairobi, Kenya’s Ministry of Water and Environment, as well as Homa Bay government and community stakeholders.

Cutting-Edge Wastewater Treatment Technology

374Water’s AirSCWO technology, described as “a pressure cooker on steroids,” the AirSCWO process transforms any organic waste into minerals and clean water in seconds. It is the first and highly efficient technology to destroy hazardous PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” associated with major health risks. Within three years, the Homa Bay Blueprint expects to improve the water quality of Lake Victoria by 20 percent.

Thus far, AirSCWO has been purchased by the Orange County Sanitation District in California and included in an environmental initiative by the Department of Defense. The Homa Bay Blueprint will be the technology’s first application in a developing nation, strategically executed by GPFD, an NGO with over 30 years of experience working with East African communities to implement health, education, and clean water programs.

“Developing nations, particularly Africa, are frequently offered lo-fi, unsustainable sanitation solutions that we wouldn’t use ourselves in the developed world. Instead, GPFD and 374Water are delivering extraordinarily advanced, long-lasting technology to solve the problems in Homa Bay and throughout the continent,” said Daniel Casanova, the Executive Director of GPFD.

Advanced Data Hub

The Homa Bay Blueprint will include a data hub powered by local scientists and researchers to collect, consolidate, analyze, and distribute the region’s most comprehensive information on lake water quality, empowering governments, community organizations, and locals to address pollution sources and monitor conditions for safer fishing, swimming, and water collection.

Recycled Resources and Building Economy

Through its water sanitation process, the AirSCWO system extracts minerals which the Homa Bay Blueprint will recycle and sell as fertilizer for farming. Heat expelled by the system will be used to dry seeds and fish on behalf of local businesses. Larger AirSCWO units planned for future projects also produce clean electricity. These renewable products represent profitable, new market opportunities for government and private industry.

To advance the local economy further, the Homa Bay Blueprint will be constructed by local workers using local materials and, long term, the facility will be led and run by trained local staff.

“The Homa Bay Blueprint, a partnership between GPFD, 374Water, and our local government is a genuine game-changer that will propel Homa Bay County onto the global stage,” said H. E. Gladys Nyasuna Wanga, Governor of Homa Bay County. “Issues related to environmental pollution and sewer management have long been considered life hazards. I am thrilled by the innovation that will transform the sanitation sector into a significant economic opportunity, leading Homa Bay into a circular economy and ultimately increasing the county’s income per capita. Homa Bay County warmly welcomes other stakeholders, nationally and internationally, to join us in setting a replicable precedent not only for Kenya but also across East Africa.”

The Blueprint

While the Homa Bay Blueprint will be a working facility exhibiting dedication to the goals of the Paris Agreement, COP28, and the inaugural 2023 Africa Climate Summit, the project will also serve as a model to be reproduced and scaled along the shores of Nam Lolwe, in East Africa, and throughout the continent. The way for replication will be paved by information from the data hub and by the very architecture of the AirSCWO system, which runs inside a 40-foot shipping container. Compared to the complex construction required of other sanitation systems, AirSCWO is a plug and play design that is simple for local communities to initiate and maintain.

“Through the Homa Bay Blueprint, we’re turning innovative technology into real-world solutions for climate and environmental challenges,” said Dr. Marc Deshusses, co-founder of 374Water. “This partnership with Global Partners for Development exemplifies our commitment to sustainable development and pollution control. It’s a model we hope to replicate across Africa, leading the way in environmental stewardship and community empowerment.”

About Global Partners for Development

Global Partners for Development, based in Petaluma, California, is a 45-year-old NGO that works in close partnership with local communities across East Africa to develop and implement sustainable solutions to the challenges they face. With a commitment to environmental stewardship and social entrepreneurship, we believe in harnessing the power of innovation to create a more equitable and sustainable future. To learn more visit gpfd.org.

About 374Water

374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a cleantech company, is leading innovation in waste and wastewater treatment, deploying advanced technology to transform challenges into sustainable solutions for both public and private sectors. 374Water’s AirSCWO technology spearheads a novel approach in waste treatment, epitomizing our dedication to technological excellence. As we navigate the pathway of a circular economy, our mission extends beyond mere solutions, aiming to redefine waste management standards. Follow us on LinkedIn.

For additional information, interviews, or to arrange a site visit, please contact:

Ria Pullin, Director of Marketing and Communications Global Partners for Development rpullin@gpfd.org  (707) 588-0550

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Annual Anaqua Data Report Finds 2023 Patent Grant Volume Holds Steady

Analysis of USPTO IP data indicates continued innovation among US-based and global companies

BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced its annual analysis of USPTO data using its advanced AcclaimIP patent analytics software. The analysis found that patent grants grew nearly one-half of one percent to 348,774 in 2023, marking a slight increase compared to 347,408 patents in 2022 placing US grants above pre-2019 levels.

Most Innovative Companies

Samsung Electronics leads the most innovative companies list, calculated by the number of granted patents, with 10,043 US grants (an 8% increase from 2022) in technology areas like data indexing schemes, electronic advertising technology, electronics related to renewable energy generation, organic electric solid-state devices, and plural semiconductor manufacturing.

The other top five most innovative companies were IBM with 4,003 granted patents, Qualcomm with 3,852, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company with 3,442 and LG Corp with 3,319 granted patents.

Most Innovative Countries

US-based companies led all countries for the total number of granted US patents at 162,557, an 18% increase from 2022, with companies in the APAC region continuing to be well represented in the top five list of countries with US-granted patents. According to the data, Japan is in second place (40,960), followed by China (28,979) and South Korea (24,073). In fifth place is Germany, the leading European country, with 13,905 grants.

Top Innovation Areas

The top technology fields based on the most granted patents include semiconductor technology for the second year in a row, followed by virtual reality (VR), 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and software technology related to unauthorized user detection. The rest of the top ten list includes program control unit, medical related, wireless, chemicals and chemistry related (appearing for the first time in the top ten), and network security technologies.

In examining AI-related US grants, the top inventive areas include machine learning models, general neural network development, neural networks combination technology, neural networks for image and video recognition and neural network training using backpropagation processes. The top assignees who received US granted patents in AI in 2023 were IBM, Samsung Electronics, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon.

Shayne Phillips, Director, Analytics Solutions, AcclaimIP, said, “Our annual patent report examining the USPTO’s data shows a resilience and a consistency amongst the inventive community and companies seeking to protect their innovations. The analysis points to continued global innovation despite economic uncertainty and volatility.”

“We are honored to support many of the most innovative companies across the globe develop and manage their intellectual property to make better, strategic decisions about their business,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “Our AcclaimIP solution helps customers search over 150 million patents to analyze intellectual property (IP) to determine patentability and assess the competitive patent landscape, ultimately to translate powerful patent analytics into business success.”

Download Anaqua’s infographic to review the full data here. To learn more about Anaqua’s AcclaimIP solution, visit acclaimip.com

Methodology

The data for this report was analyzed by Anaqua’s patent search and analytics software tool AcclaimIP, leveraging public patent information from the USPTO. The metric used to determine innovative organizations is patent applications published and granted applications over a 12-month period between December 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua’s LinkedIn.

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Le rapport annuel Anaqua indique que le volume des brevets délivrés en 2023 reste stable

L’analyse des données de propriété intellectuelle de l’USPTO indique une innovation continue au sein des entreprises basées aux Etats-Unis et dans le monde.

BOSTON, 23 janv. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, le fournisseur de technologie de gestion de l’innovation et de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), a publié aujourd’hui son analyse annuelle des données de l’USPTO à l’aide de son logiciel d’analyse de brevets AcclaimIP. L’analyse a révélé que les brevets délivrés ont augmenté de près d’un demi pour cent pour atteindre 348 774 en 2023, marquant une légère augmentation par rapport aux 347 408 brevets en 2022, plaçant les brevets délivrés aux États-Unis au-dessus des niveaux d’avant 2019.

Les entreprises les plus innovantes

Samsung Electronics est en tête de la liste des entreprises les plus innovantes, calculée sur la base du nombre de brevets délivrés, avec 10 043 brevets délivrés aux États-Unis (soit une augmentation de 8 % par rapport à 2022) dans des domaines technologiques tels que les systèmes d’indexation des données, la technologie de la publicité électronique, l’électronique liée à la production d’énergie renouvelable, les semi-conducteurs organiques et la fabrication de dispositifs à semi-conducteur multiples.

Les cinq autres entreprises les plus innovantes sont IBM avec 4 003 brevets délivrés, Qualcomm avec 3 852, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company avec 3 442 et LG Corp avec 3 319 brevets délivrés.

Les pays les plus innovants

Les entreprises basées aux États-Unis sont en tête de tous les pays pour le nombre total de brevets américains délivrés (162 557), soit une augmentation de 18 % par rapport à 2022. Les entreprises de la région APAC continuent d’être bien représentées dans la liste des cinq premiers pays ayant délivré des brevets américains. Selon les données, le Japon occupe la deuxième place (40 960), suivi de la Chine (28 979) et de la Corée du Sud (24 073). La cinquième place est occupée par l’Allemagne, premier pays européen, avec 13 905 brevets.

Principaux domaines d’innovation

Les domaines technologiques les plus importants sur la base du plus grand nombre de brevets délivrés comprennent la technologie des semi-conducteurs pour la deuxième année consécutive, suivie par la réalité virtuelle, la 5G, l’intelligence artificielle (IA) et les technologies logicielles liées à la détection des utilisateurs non autorisés. Le reste de la liste des dix premiers brevets comprend les unités de contrôle des programmes, les technologies médicales, les technologies sans fil, les produits chimiques et les technologies liées à la chimie (qui apparaissent pour la première fois dans le top dix), et les technologies de sécurité des réseaux.

Si l’on examine les subventions américaines liées à l’intelligence artificielle, les principaux domaines d’invention sont les modèles d’apprentissage automatique, le développement général de réseaux neuronaux, les technologies de combinaison de réseaux neuronaux, les réseaux neuronaux pour la reconnaissance d’images et de vidéos et l’entraînement de réseaux neuronaux à l’aide de processus de rétropropagation. Les principaux déposants ayant obtenu des brevets américains dans le domaine de l’IA en 2023 sont IBM, Samsung Electronics, Alphabet, Microsoft et Amazon.

Shayne Phillips, directrice des solutions analytiques chez AcclaimIP, a déclaré : « Notre rapport annuel sur les brevets, qui examine les données de l’USPTO, montre une résilience et une cohérence au sein de la communauté des inventeurs et des entreprises qui cherchent à protéger leurs innovations. L’analyse montre que l’innovation mondiale se poursuit en dépit de l’incertitude et de la volatilité économiques ».

« Nous sommes honorés de soutenir de nombreuses entreprises parmi les plus innovantes à travers le monde pour développer et gérer leur propriété intellectuelle afin de prendre de meilleures décisions stratégiques pour leur entreprise », a déclaré Bob Romeo, PDG d’Anaqua. « Notre solution AcclaimIP aide les clients à rechercher plus de 150 millions de brevets pour analyser la propriété intellectuelle (PI) afin de déterminer la brevetabilité et d’évaluer le paysage concurrentiel des brevets. Le but étant que ces analyses poussées de brevets se traduisent en succès commercial. »

Téléchargez l’infographie d’Anaqua pour voir les données complètes ici. Pour en savoir plus sur la solution AcclaimIP d’Anaqua, visitez acclaimip.com

Méthodologie

Les données de ce rapport ont été analysées par le système AcclaimIP d’Anaqua, un outil logiciel de recherche et d’analyse de brevets qui exploite les informations publiques sur les brevets de l’USPTO. La métrique utilisée pour déterminer les organisations innovantes est celle des demandes de brevets publiées et des demandes accordées sur une période de 12 mois entre le 1er décembre 2022 et le 30 novembre 2023.

A propos d’Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de propriété intellectuelle avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour une prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd’hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu’un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils dans le monde utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d’un million de décideurs, avocats, parajuristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent la plateforme pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux Etats-Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou LinkedIn.

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Breaking Ground in Fragrance Innovation: Sensegen and Global Leader Unveil Dynamic Collaboration

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sensegen, a pioneer in biotech-enabled fragrance solutions, announced a strategic collaboration with Takasago, a global leader in the flavor and fragrance industry. This creative and technical partnership marks a significant leap forward in fragrance creation powered by biotechnology innovation.

“The collaboration with Takasago stands as a shining example of creative synergy through biotechnology, a dynamic partnership poised to reenergize the field of fragrance ingredients,” said V.P. of Fragrance, Angélique Burke, at Sensegen. “At Sensegen, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration, and this venture with Takasago signifies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and crafting a vibrant, eco-responsible future for olfactory experiences.”

“We are pleased about the dynamic collaboration with Sensegen, as it marks a pivotal moment in the fragrance industry,” said Takasago’s Global Fragrance Division President, Paul Ireland. “Takasago’s rich fragrance expertise, combined with Sensegen’s innovative biotech solutions, heralds a new era for perfumery.”

Novelty Unleashed
Sensegen and Takasago are joining forces to yield a fusion of creativity and technical prowess, promising to redefine the landscape of olfactory experiences.

Sensegen has achieved a significant milestone by leading the way in biotech fragrance ingredient development, notably as the pioneering creator of a class of natural musk raw materials. This groundbreaking accomplishment underscores the importance of prioritizing musk in pursuing sustainable and innovative fragrance solutions.

The impetus behind crafting these sought-after scents was a commitment to expanding options in perfumery, moving beyond synthetic petroleum-based fragrances and traditional extracts.

Beyond Ingredients: A Multi-tiered Approach
Sensegen is a full-fledged fragrance house that goes beyond supplying specialty ingredients. The mission is to strive to replace fossil-fueled synthetics and resource-depleting ingredients. There is an increasing global market for natural fragrance, with an estimation at $3.3 billion in the year 2022, and is projected to reach a revised size of $8.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.7% over the period 2022-2030, according to the Global Natural Fragrance Industry report by Reportlinker.com.

The collaboration showcases Sensegen’s multidimensional capabilities, contributing novel materials and know-how in creating biotech-enabled fragrances. It is a testament to Sensegen’s commitment to work toward a better and clean future with a robust Intellectual Property (I.P.) position. This solid foundation positions Sensegen as a biosolutions fragrance leader in shaping the future of sustainable and inventive fragrance solutions.

Competitive Price and Scale
Coupled with innovation, it also provides cost-effective, scalable solutions to brands seeking a more natural profile and market share opportunities. For example, in the cleaning industry, the global natural household cleaners market size was valued at USD 5,237 million in 2022, and it is anticipated to reach USD 12,886 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 11.9%, according to Straights Research. Products that fall under the category of “natural household cleaners” are those that do not include any synthetic chemicals. It does not contain any artificial components in any form. Sensegen’s dedication to making eco-friendly options economically viable underscores a mission to democratize sustainable fragrances, enabling a broader reach for businesses committed to environmental responsibility.

R&D and Commercialization Capabilities
The use of biotechnological processes allows for innovation and novelty in fragrance creation. Manufacturers can explore a broader range of biomolecular compounds, leading to the development of unique and distinctive scents that set products apart in the market.

Sensegen’s prowess extends beyond research and development (R&D) to effectively commercialize biotech-enabled fragrance solutions—the seamless integration of R&D excellence with commercial viability positions Sensegen as a competitive fragrance house.

Ireland added, “This collaboration will yield positive outcomes for the fragrance industry and offers transformative possibilities for brands exploring alternatives to virgin fossil-based ingredients. It’s an exciting journey, and we’re contributing our expertise to shape the olfactory landscape for many important industries.”

Consumer Trend for Naturalness
As consumers become more environmentally conscious, brands incorporating fragrance biomolecules can benefit from a positive perception associated with sustainability and responsible sourcing. In a 2023 market report, 44% of consumers globally agree to actively look for sustainability claims on multiple forms of detergent products/brands. This can contribute to brand loyalty and attract environmentally conscious consumers.

Sensegen will present at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, Jan 29-31, where Burke will speak on “Biotechnology has the potential to enhance fragrance creation and accelerate the promise of moving beyond fossil fuel-based synthetic materials.” Wed. Jan. 31 at 10 am. The presentation will be at the Innovation Showcase 2. The cleaning industry is intensifying its focus on making industry norms, prioritizing eco-friendly materials, reducing harmful chemicals, and adopting biodegradable solutions, reusable cloths, and energy efficiency.

About Sensegen
Sensegen® is at the forefront of fragrance innovation, pushing the boundaries of biotech-enabled solutions to create sustainable and captivating olfactory experiences. For more information, visit sensegen.com.

As a division of Blue California Ingredients, our innovative taste, smell, and beauty creative center is dedicated to delivering plant-based, natural, and sustainable solutions. Sensegen’s creators collaborate with advanced bio-techniques and team up to provide unique consumer-validated formulations.

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Education Director appeals for review of curfew hours at Nkwanta


Mr Jonathan Korsinah, the Nkwanta South Municipal Education Director, has appealed to the government and the Interior Ministry, to review the curfew imposed on the Nkwanta township because of the recent tribal conflict.

This, he said, would help students and teachers to recover the lost periods due to the conflict.

Mr Korsinah noted that the conflict had affected education in the area, as schools which were once vibrant centers of knowledge currently faced the brunt of instability.

The Education Director stressed the need for a review of curfew hours to enable students and teachers to return to school.

Some schools in the Nkwanta South township and other adjoining communities, had been closed since November 2023 due to an inter-tribal conflict resulting in the death of over 13 people, with many properties destroyed.

During a peace march organised by Mr Jonathan Korsinah, parents were implored to encourage their children to return to school.

Also, Pre-Tertiary Students have also petitioned the Nkwanta S
outh Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) for maximum protection for both teachers and students during and after school hours.

Mr Bright K. Lenwah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), for Nkwanta South after receiving the petitions from both students and the Education Directorate, thanked them for their efforts in restoring peace in the area.

He noted that steps were being taken to review the curfew in the area, urging the various ethnic groups to engage their youth within their communities to lay down their arms.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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TEWUG expresses support for ongoing strike by SSA-UoG


The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) has expressed support for the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) to secure fair wages and improved working conditions.

This was contained in a statement issued by TEWUG signed by Sulemana Abdul-Rahman, its chairman, and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale on Tuesday.

The statement said the labour unions in the public universities wrote to National Labour Commission (NLC) in October 2023, demanding implementation of a ruling by NLC concerning payment of Vehicle Maintenance Allowance, Off-Campus Allowance, payment of Tier 2 pension funds and payment of Overtime/Extra duty Allowance to deserving staff in the public universities.

It said the public universities that were affected for not receiving the fixed Overtime/Extra Duty Allowance included UCC, UMaT and UESD.

It said instead of paying the deserving staff of the affected public universities, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GT
EC) and Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), wrote to the public universities to stop them from paying the deserving staff their Overtime/Extra Duty Allowances.

It expressed disappointment at the failure of the NLC/Government to respect the ruling and address the demands of the labour unions at the public universities namely; Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), TEWUG, and SSA-UoG.

The statement said: ‘TEWUG is by this statement requesting GTEC and FWSC to retract the said directives and to restore the overtime payment to the deserving staff as soon as possible to avoid any further possible agitations on the universities’ Campuses.’

It said: ‘These situations have made Public University workers very unhappy in the face of the current economic conditions in the nation, and we call on the Employer to urgently address the differences to forestall the hardships faced by the affected workers.’

It urged members to remain calm and steadfast, saying: ‘We will resist any attempt by the Empl
oyer to vary the terms of the agreed Conditions of Service without due process.’

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RMU’s Acting Vice-Chancellor urges students to enrol on Vocational Training Programmes


Dr. Jethro Wilbert Brooks Jnr., the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), has urged students with low grades to take advantage of the University’s Vocational Training programmes.

He said these programmes were equally good as there provided more opportunities.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor was speaking at a ceremony to welcome its January batch of fresh students into various University programmes.

Orientation is one of the official programmes on the institution’s calendar that freshmen/women are taken through the dos and don’ts of the University.

The two-day orientation programme witnessed various speakers who stressed Health Matters, Library Services, Campus life, Safety on campus, Immigration Matters, Finances, Examination, and Course Unit System.

Dr Brooks Jnr. welcomed the freshmen and women embarking on their educational transformative journey, asking them to inform their friends who could not make the grades for admission into the University not to lose hope but to try and
enrol on the University’s vocational training programmes.

‘As you embark on this academic adventurous journey, I urge you to approach your studies with diligence and curiosity as the maritime industry demands resilience, adaptability, and a thirst for knowledge,’ he said.

Professor Captain Nana Ofosu Boateng and Prof. Samuel Oppong, Deans of Maritime Studies and Marine Engineering Department tasked the students to embrace the challenges ahead for they were the crucible in which their potential would be forged.

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University of Ghana to set up laptop assembly plant to support students


The University of Ghana, Legon, has awarded contracts for the setting up of a laptop assembly plant on campus to further support students’ access to laptops at highly competitive prices.

Since August 2022, the University has distributed 309 laptops to its students under the One Student, One Laptop initiative.

The University with support from individuals and corporate bodies, had donated 500 laptops to students who could not afford them.

Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, announced this on Tuesday in Accra during a congregational ceremony for the School of Graduate Studies.

In all, 15,549 students are graduating from the PhD to the non-degree level.

The Professor said the university’s efforts in inclusivity provided basic ICT training for seven visually impaired students in collaboration with the International

Telecommunications Union and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications.

The training, she stressed, was hosted by the University’s Assistive Tech
nology Lab to enhance the educational experience and equip the students for challenges in the digital workplace.

The Professor said the University commissioned the University of Ghana-Toyota Ghana School of Engineering Sciences Training Centre in October 2023.

That, she explained, was in line with the University’s commitment to ensuring that the students were prepared for the job market.

‘This facility exemplifies the synergy between academia and industry and is a significant contribution and investment to the University’s engineering programme.

Toyota Ghana has committed to providing $2 million worth of engineering equipment over ten years to support the training of the University’s engineering students.

Toyota Ghana’s donation of a 33-seater Toyota Coaster bus further supports our commitment to enhancing student mobility,’ she added.

The Vice-Chancellor said the University had introduced an open randomised bed allocation system to improve access to student accommodation.

She said the system would ens
ure a fair and transparent process in bed allocation and offer students an equal opportunity to be allocated a room irrespective of their internet connectivity status, which had been a challenge in the past.

Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Senior Partner, KPMG Ghana, advised the graduates to be ambassadors of positive change and always strive to make positive contributions to society.

‘You need to think, dream, and act positively in any corner you find yourself in to be successful in life,’ he said.

He encouraged the graduates to be deliberate in making change happen and use the knowledge acquired to make a positive impact on the country and beyond.

Dr John Boiquaye, the best graduating student from the School of Graduate Studies, thanked the University for the honour and pledged to use the knowledge gained to benefit humanity.

Dr Boiquaye, who graduated with a total grade point average of 3.90 in his PhD in Mathematics, said patience, perseverance, and dedication were key to success.

Source: Ghana News Agen
cy