University for Development Studies

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University for Development Studies
Crest of University for Development Studies
Motto Knowledge is the greatest wealth
Established 1992
Type Public
Chancellor vacant
Location Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana
Campus Tamale, Nyankpala, Wa, Navrongo
Website UDS

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.

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[edit] Faculties

[edit] Faculty of Agriculture

  • Department of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology
  • Department of Agricultural Extension and Farm Management
  • Department of Agronomy
  • Department of Animal Science
  • Department of Biotechnology
  • Department of Home Sciences
  • Department of Horticulture
  • Department of Renewable Natural Resources

[edit] Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

(To be established at Kintampo)

[edit] Faculty of Applied Sciences

  • Department of Applied Biology
  • Department of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Department of Applied Physics
  • Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

[edit] Faculty of Integrated Development

  • Department of Economics & Entrepreneurship Development
  • Department of Environmental & Resource Studies
  • Department of Social, Political & Historical Studies
  • Department of Planning, Land Economy and Rural Development
  • Department of Communication studies

[edit] School of Medicine and Health Sciences (faculty)

(The first batch of students were admitted in 1997)

  • Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
  • Department of Community Nutrition
  • Department of Microbiology
  • Department of Pharmacology
  • Department of Physiology & Surgery
  • Faculty of Education,Law and Business Studies

Depart of business studies website: www.uds.edu.gh

[edit] Campuses

[edit] List of Vice Chancellors

  • Prof. R.B Bening Pioneer Vice Chancellor (1992 - 2001)
  • Prof G.W.K Mensah (Acting Vice Chancellor) (2001 - 2002)
  • Prof. John Bonaventure Kubongpwa Kaburise (April 8, 2002 - April 7, 2007)
  • Prof. Nokoe (Acting Vice Chancellor) (April 2007 - 30th June 2010)[1]
  • Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 - Present)[2]

[edit] See also

List of universities in Ghana

[edit] References

  1. ^ "UDS improved tremendously - Kaburise". General News of Friday, 6 July 2007 (Ghana Home Page). http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=126766. Retrieved 2007-07-07. 
  2. ^ "WHO'LL BE KNUST V.C.?". General News of Thursday, 6 July 2007 (The Ghanaian Times Home Page). http://www.newtimes.com.gh/story/1253. Retrieved 2010-04-15. 

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