Ghana Young Academy

On 2nd July, 2025, the co-chair of the Ghana Young Academy, Dr Latifatu Mohammed, was featured on Gh-One to speak on the topic “Being a Voice for Young Scientists”. If you missed it, watch the full programme using the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1StpDR5DsBQFzd8CLr4c1_DSaXBmzuDiU/view?usp=drive_link

The Ghana Young Academy is deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-profile officials and military personnel, including the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government of Ghana, the families of the victims, and all Ghanaians during…

The Ghana Young Academy congratulates Ing Dr Latifatu Mohammed, co-chair of the Academy, on her promotion to Senior Research Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute for Industrial Research (CSIR – IIR).

Congratulations to Prof David Dodoo-Arhin on being appointed as a member of the Governing Board for the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE).

Prof Priscilla Kolibea Mante, a past chair of the Ghana Young Academy was featured on Today’s Woman on TV3 on Sunday the 3rd of August, 2025. Watch the recorded programme here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=wwXIfr&ref=watch_permalink&v=2259966674473377&rdid=YPrBoJYuKQlsj152&_rdc=1&_rdr#

Congratulations to Cyril D. Boateng (PhD) from Department of Physics, KNUST on being selected as an Iso Lomso Fellow by the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study!

The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) proudly welcomes its newest cohort of exceptional early- to mid-career researchers and professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, public engagement, and evidence-based policy influence. This new class of members, drawn from the biochemistry, animal science and physics disciplines, embodies the spirit…

The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) has joined the International Science Council (ISC) as an Affiliated Member. GhYA was among the 15 newly welcomed Young Academies. The ISC’s recognition of the challenges facing young scientists—ranging from limited funding and resources to the crucial need for robust collaborative networks—prompted their concerted effort to provide support. By extending…

Our maiden Two-Minute Thesis Competition (2-MT) came to a successful close with three of our finalists emerging winners. First prize of GHC 3,000 was taken by Joshua Allotei Allotey from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. His research is on ‘Handling practices and impact of post-harvest losses in Ghana – Fruit and vegetable vendors…

Prof. Marian Asantewah Nkansah has been announced as a 2021 OWSD- Elsevier Foundation Awardee for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World. This award seeks to recognize the achievements of researchers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge. The 2021 awardees are in the Physical Sciences. Marian Asantewah Nkansah is…

News Release – 20 November 2019 Halle (Saale), Germany – Young Academies of sciences around the globe have developed a declaration on their joint core principles of operation titled the “Declaration on the Guiding Principles of Young Academies”. The signatories feel strongly that they have a key role to play in helping solve global challenges, and aim…