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The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and the State Insurance Company (SIC) have initiated discussions to strengthen their long-standing partnership with a focus on expanding insurance coverage, enhancing service delivery and exploring broader institutional collaboration.

This emerged during a meeting between UEW Management and a delegation from SIC at the Council Chamber on Monday, 13th April, 2026.  

Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has announced a major institutional shift to tackle graduate unemployment through entrepreneurship and innovation.  

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is exploring an innovative partnership with mobility company HOPP to introduce electric scooters and e-bikes on campus as part of efforts to improve student transportation, promote sustainability and enhance campus life.

The Department of Health Administration and Education (DHAE) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) organised a seminar to equip students with practical skills in personal branding, curriculum vitae (CV) writing and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for academic and professional advancement.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) concluded the 2026 Creative Arts and Culture International Research Conference with a call on scholars, practitioners and policymakers to leverage Africa’s cultural heritage as a strategic driver of innovation, economic growth and sustainable development.

Dr. Ernst Wagner, Founder of Exploring Visual Cultures (EVC), has advocated integration of Sankofaism and cultural resilience into contemporary artistic and scholarly practice, urging a global rethinking of how history, identity and creativity intersect in shaping sustainable futures.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) hosted a transformative intellectual discourse on Friday, 10th April, 2026, when renowned diplomat, scholar and statesman, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, delivered a powerful keynote address at the University’s Public Lecture Series.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has convened its 2026 Public Lecture Series, a high-level platform aimed at shaping Ghana’s educational future and national development.

A delegation from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) visited Makerere University. The UEW delegation led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, engaged the leadership of Makerere in Kampala in discussions focused on building a sustainable framework for joint research, postgraduate training and institutional development.

A delegation from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, has undertaken a strategic visit to the Secretariat of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture at Makerere University.

Dr. Benedicta Leonora Akrono of the Department of Economics Education, University of Education, Winneba has secured an international grant under the prestigious Jacobs Foundation Young Scholars Programme.

The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has organised a training workshop for newly awarded project implementers to enhance their capacity in effective grant management and project execution.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is advancing discourse on culture and creativity with a call for scholars and artists to embrace “Sankofaism” as a transformative framework for reimagining artistic practice and cultural knowledge systems.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) through the Centre for Research in Culture and Creative Arts (CeRCCA) in collaboration with the School of Creative Arts (SCA) held a three-day Creative Arts and Culture International Research Conference aimed at redefining the role of culture and creativity in sustainable development.

The University of Education, Winneba Chapter of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG-UEW) has officially handed over leadership to its newly elected executives for the 2025/2026 academic year at a brief ceremony held at the Students Centre Seminar Room III on Wednesday, 1st April, 2026.

The Department of Music Education at the University of Education, Winneba in collaboration with the School of Creative Arts (SCA) thrilled audience with a stage production of “Anansegorndwom,” a rich musical drama that seamlessly fused music, drama and Ghanaian folklore.

The Division of Human Resource at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has organised an orientation programme for National Service Personnel assigned to the University for the 2025/2026 service year. They were urged to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to their duties.  

The Department of Special Education (SPED) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) held an exhibition of instructional aids designed to support inclusive education. The exhibition reaffirms the Department’s commitment to advancing equitable learning for persons with special educational needs.  

A team of scholars at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in partnership with a team at the University of Pennsylvania has received a significant research boost following the award of a grant to support a study to strengthen school guidance and counselling systems across Ghana.

The year-long project is entitled “Strengthening Ghana’s School Guidance and Counseling Training Programs through Research, Policy, and Practice.”  

Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has called for urgent and deliberate reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems to equip Africa’s youthful population with practical skills for economic transformation.   

Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has called for a fundamental shift in societal attitudes towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He emphasised that Africa’s development depends on valuing skills, competence and innovation just as much as academic achievement.

Prof. Emer. Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has described the transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a “strategic imperative” for Africa’s economic future. He urged governments and stakeholders to reposition skills development at the centre of national planning.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in collaboration with the ESDEV Foundation Africa and key partners, hosted the inaugural Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Annual Public Lecture. The event brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders and development partners to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a catalyst for Africa’s socio-economic transformation.

The Department of Basic Education of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) officially launched its 25th anniversary celebration with a call on stakeholders to build resilient and equitable basic education systems capable of sustaining Ghana’s future development.

The Scholarship Committee of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) hosted the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund Award Ceremony at the North Campus Mini-Conference Room. 126 students were honoured for their academic excellence and supported in overcoming financial barriers to education.   

The Chaplaincy of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has held its second interdenominational church service for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. During this service, participants were encouraged to make prudent use of their time and seize available opportunities effectively.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Biological Science Students Association (BIOSSA) Level 300 students have organised an environmental awareness campaign on the theme “Clean Environment: A Collective Responsibility” at the forecourt of Ghartey Block A on Friday, 20th March, 2026, as part of their academic coursework.

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS-UEW) organised a post-conference clinic to enhance students’ skills in research communication and professional networking at the South Campus on Thursday, 19th March, 2026.

Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international collaboration following a high-level courtesy call by the German Ambassador to Ghana, H. E. Frederik Landshöft, at the Council Chamber on Thursday, 26th March, 2026.

The Department of Clothing and Textiles Education at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has organised a practical, forward-looking workshop for its staff and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) students to strengthen teaching, research and assessment practices through the integration of emerging technologies and pedagogical strategies.

The Directorate of Works and Physical Development at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has organised a two-day intensive workshop to enhance efficiency in infrastructure development and project execution across the university’s multiple campuses.

The Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education (FHASHEE) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has taken a step to deepen accountability and strengthen institutional performance by organising its maiden Strategic Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Durbar.