Loughborough University Vice-Chancellor and President, Prof. Nick Jennings, recently visited Ghana to develop and strengthen the institution’s partnerships with key stakeholders across the country.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was accompanied on his visit by key officials of the University, engaged in discussions aimed at building collaborations that will help address issues in areas such as sport, education, health and well-being, climate change, and inclusive communities.

While on his three-day visit, Prof. Jennings spent time with the Minister of Youth and Sport, Mustapha Ussif to discuss the country’s sporting aspirations and ambitions.


Prof, Jennings said: “The plan is to develop Ghana’s sporting ecosystem and also look at ways to improve health and well-being for the good of the country.
"Loughborough is the world’s best university for sports-related subjects and so the government were keen to speak to us. We were excited to meet and discuss how our research and expertise could support Ghana’s aspirations.”

Following this visit, the Vice-Chancellor met with officials of the British Council and the British High Commission, where he spoke about Loughborough University’s ongoing developmental projects in Ghana and other African countries including the modern energy cooking system project which seeks to do away with the use of polluting fossil fuels in homes.

He highlighted the need to leverage expertise, particularly in academia, government, and communities to launch and boost socially impactful initiatives.

Prof. Jennings was accompanied on his trip by Prof. Malcolm Cook, Dean of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering; Dr. Sola Afolabi, Senior Lecturer in Water & Environmental Engineering and University International Special Envoy to Sub-Saharan Africa; Dr. Hibbah Osei-Kwasi, Lecturer in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and University International Special Envoy to Sub-Saharan Africa; and Florence Mutero, Global Engagement Officer, Africa.

The Loughborough University delegation will now visit Nigeria to further engage with public and private sector officials to develop strategic partnerships for sustainable impact.



Latest Stories
-
Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana reschedules Pharma Excellence Awards to April 11, 2025
28 minutes -
Scrapping of nuisance taxes poses risk to government’s revenue target – Deloitte
42 minutes -
Ghana’s expected growth rate of 4% reasonable and achievable – Deloitte
1 hour -
World Cup 2026Q: Salisu, Kamaldeen lead early arrivals as Black Stars open camp
1 hour -
I expressed my reservations to GFA about decision to retain Otto Addo – Kofi Adams
1 hour -
Cedi’s losing streak continues; one dollar equals GH¢16.00
1 hour -
A progressive response to National Economic Dialogue 2025: Centering climate justice and a just energy transition
2 hours -
Harvard offers free tuition to families earning less than $200,000
2 hours -
Green tea may lower prostate cancer risk in older men, KNUST study finds
2 hours -
Deadline looms for Homeland Security to release Harry’s US visa records
2 hours -
Constitution Review Committee to livestream stakeholder engagements
2 hours -
LI 2462 repeal process underway, to be laid soon – Environment Minister assures
2 hours -
Interior Ministry renews curfew hours on Walewale
2 hours -
‘We’ve successfully switched to new plant’ – Energy Minister assures Kumasi of stable power
3 hours -
Blue Water initiative intention good but… – Dr Ken Ashigbey
3 hours