Ghana National History Day - 2026

The Department of History Education, Faculty of Social Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, proudly presents Ghana National History Day (GNHD) 2026.

The event is scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 4th March 2026
Time: 9:00 AM sharp
Venue: Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre (JAM), North Campus
Theme: Memory, History and Heritage for National Unity and Development

This year’s theme reinforces the strategic role of historical scholarship in shaping national consciousness, strengthening identity, and driving sustainable development. The forum will convene academics, policymakers, educators, and students to interrogate the relevance of memory and heritage in Ghana’s contemporary growth agenda.

Special Guests and Speakers

• Guest of Honour: Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual (Vice Chancellor)

• Keynote Speaker: Mr. Edmond M. N’Guemo (UNESCO Country Director)

• Host: Prof. Anselm K. Abotsi (Dean, FSSE)

• Chairman: Prof. Kwabena O. Akurang-Parry

Ghana National History Day 2026 is positioned as a flagship academic gathering designed to deepen historical discourse and promote intellectual engagement within and beyond the university community.

The University community and the general public are invited to attend promptly.

Be seated before 9:00 AM. Proceedings begin exactly on time.