The University for Development Studies Presents Its New Act

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is proud to present its new Act, a landmark legal framework that redefines the governance, structure, and strategic direction of the University. This Act provides a modern foundation for stre

The University for Development Studies Presents Its Strategic Plan for 2024-2030

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is pleased to present its Strategic Plan for the period 2024–2030—a forward-looking blueprint that sets the direction for the University’s growth, transformation, and impact ove

Advertisement for 2026/2027 Academic Year Admissions - School of Nursing and Midwifery

The University for Development Studies (UDS), through its School of Nursing and Midwifery, invites applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. This guide provides key information on a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and profess

23rd Inaugural Lecture by Professor Abdul-Rahman Ibn Iddriss

The University for Development Studies invites the university community and the general public to its 23rd Inaugural Lecture. Date:   Friday, 27th March, 2026
Time:   2pm 
Venue: Dr. Andani Andan A

UDS WiSTEM Chapter Commemorates International Women’s Day with Empowering Mentorship and Health Advocacy

The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (WiSTEM) Chapter at the University for Development Studies (UDS) has commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with an inspiring event focused on mentorship,

UDS Hosts AUBA–UDS–FDA Industry–Academia Open Day to Promote Safe Food and Smart Food Businesses

The University for Development Studies (UDS), in collaboration with AUBA Consult Ltd. and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has successfully hosted a two-day Industry and Academia Open Day under the theme “Safe Food, Smart Business:

UDS Celebrates World Engineering Day 2026 With Call for Innovation and Stem Inspiration

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has commemorated the 2026 World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development with a vibrant programme designed to inspire innovation and highlight the transformative role of engineering in nationa

UDS Celebrates International Women’s Day

The Women in STEM (WiSTEM), UDS Chapter invites the University community and the general public to a special International Women’s Day Event celebrating the impact and empowerment of women in STEM. Date:    Wednesday, Ma

Mandatory Health Screening Exercise Continues

First and Second Year undergraduate and postgraduate students who are yet to complete the health screening exercise are reminded to go through the following procedure, sequentially: 1. Pay One Hundred and Fifteen Ghana Cedis (GHS 115) a

Strengthening Security, Deepening Partnership: UDS Vice-Chancellor Pays Courtesy Call on Northern Regional Police Commander

In a renewed demonstration of institutional partnership and shared responsibility for community safety, the Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Seidu Al-hassan, has paid a courtesy call on the Northern Reg

WACWISA-UDS Opens IRAD 2026 International Conference on Water, Climate Change, and Sustainable Systems

The University for Development Studies (UDS), through its West African Centre for Water, Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA), has officially opened the IRAD 2026 International Conference under the theme “Water Resources,

Impala Foundation Awards Full Tuition Scholarships to 23 Needy but Brilliant UDS Students

The Impala Foundation has extended a gesture of support to students of the University for Development Studies (UDS), awarding full tuition scholarships to twenty-three (23) outstanding yet financially disadvantaged students for the 2025/202

University for Development Studies Hosts 2026 SDGs Essay Competition and Summit on Tamale Campus

The University for Development Studies (UDS) Tamale Campus National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has successfully hosted the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Essay Writing Competition and Summit at the Multipurpose Auditoriu

Vacancy Announcement: Dean, School of Medicine

The University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of DEAN, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
 
A. THE POSITION The Dean is the academic and administrative he

20th Harmattan School Communique

The University for Development Studies (UDS) successfully convened the 20th Harmattan School from 11th to 12th February 2026. The annual Harmattan School, a flagship intellectual and policy dialogue platform of the University, brought t

GUSA Executives Meet UDS Vice-Chancellor to Congratulate Him on Sports Achievement

The Executive Committee of the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) has paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS) to congratulate him on the university’s recent sports achievemen

UDS Students Gain Practical Skills in Aquaculture and Water Resource Management with IWMI Training

On January 30th, 2026, the University for Development Studies (UDS) took a significant step towards enhancing its students' practical skills in aquaculture and water resource management. The Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Scien

WACSIR Donates Sanitation Equipment to Support University

The West African Centre for Shea Innovation and Research (WACSIR) has donated sanitation equipment to the University following a successful expo, in a move aimed at supporting the institution’s sanitation and environmental management

UDS Nyankpala Campus Students Receive Support After Gas Explosion Incident

The University for Development Studies (UDS), Nyankpala Campus, has received significant support for two level 100 students who were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at their private hostel in September 2024. The students, drawn from

UDS Partners With Pan-African Restoration Education Initiative, Organize’s Training for Professionals and Graduate Students

The Department of Environment and Sustainability Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Resource and Environment with funding from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)-ICRAF, and Global Landscape Forum on the 27th of January