The University for Development Studies, Tamale was established in 1992 as a multi-campus institution. It is the fifth public university to be established in Ghana. This deviates from the usual practice of having universities with central campuses and administrations. It was created with the four northern regions of the country in mind. These are the Brong Ahafo Region, Northern Region, Upper East Region and the Upper West Region.
Motto | Knowledge for Service [1] |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1992 |
Chairman | Professor Wayo Seini. [2] |
Chancellor | Vacant |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Seidu Al-hassan [3] |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban area (Tamale, Nyankpala) |
Colours | Black, Mantis, Green and White |
Website | www.uds.edu.gh |
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]
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 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]
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]
The Campus is site for School of Applied Economics and Management Sciences (SAEMS). [19]
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]
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The first batch of students were admitted in 1996
To be established at the University for Development Studies
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