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

UDS Makes History as Two Teams Present Trophies to Vice-Chancellor

The University for Development Studies (UDS) etched its name in history in November 2025 when it claimed its first-ever Cross Country Championship at the Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) Games held in Somanya. The remarkable vic

Horticulture Department Awards Two First Class Students Who Graduated During the November 2025 Graduation

Mr. Mahama Ibrahim Ezekiel and Mr. Issah Alidu received certificates of achievements and 500 cedis each, at a short ceremony held in the FoAFCS Conference Room, at the Silver Jubilee building in Nyankpala campus.  The awards were h

UDS Faculty of Social Sciences Launches Social Science Students’ Association with Call for Youth Leadership and National Development

The Faulty of Social Science of the University for Development Studies (UDS) on the 6th of February 2026 in the Faculty of Law Auditorium at the Nyankpala Campus officially launched the Social Science Students’ Association under the t

UDS Excels at ENACTUS 2025 Competition

The Entrepreneurial Action Through Us (ENACTUS) is a global student organization that connects tertiary institutions worldwide to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to real-world challenges while improving the quality of life in comm

Vacancy Announcement: Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery

The University for Development Studies, Tamale, invites applications from distinguished and suitably qualified academics for the position of DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY.
 
A. THE POSITION The Dean is the aca

Ghana-UAE Ties in Focus as Deputy Ambassador Visits UDS and Tamale Technical University Governance Teams in Dubai

Ghana’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Hajia Jamilatu Amadu Zongo, has paid a warm courtesy visit to a delegation from two Ghanaian universities, the University for Development Studies (UDS) and the Tamale Technical Un

UDS Hosts 22nd Inaugural Lecture on Transforming Ghana’s Organic Food System

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has held its 22nd Inaugural Lecture, with Professor Abdul Halim Abubakari delivering a thought-provoking presentation on “Transforming Ghana’s Organic Food System through Biochar-Enri

UDS Consolidates Leadership at Ghana Institution of Horticulturists as Presidency Remains with University

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has once again demonstrated institutional leadership and influence within Ghana’s academic and professional landscape as the presidency of the Ghana Institution of Horticulturists (GhIH) re

University for Development Studies (UDS) — 2026/2027 Applications Open!

The University for Development Studies announces the sale of admission forms for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, starting Friday, January 16, 2026. E-Vouchers will be available at 8 designated banks nationwide

1. Undergraduate
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Public Announcement - Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies hereby announces that the position of VICE-CHANCELLOR of the University for Development Studies (UDS) will be vacant in mid-2026.  The University
UDS was establ

UDS and UNICEF Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Child Rights and Development in Northern Ghana

The University for Development Studies (UDS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening child rights and addressing critical development challenges in Norther

UDS Lecturer, Mr. Peter Amadu Mintir Presents Ghana’s Mental Health Landscape at Global Conference

A lecturer at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Mr. Peter Amadu Mintir, has taken Ghana’s mental health discourse to the global stage, delivering a compelling presentation at the 2025 Mental Health Without Borders –

IMANI Africa and UDS Deepen Strategic Partnership to Empower Students on Free Speech and Cybersecurity

IMANI Africa, a leading policy think tank, has taken steps to strengthen its collaboration with the University for Development Studies (UDS) following a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Seidu Al-Hassan, aimed at expanding partne

EU Ambassador to Ghana Highlights Youth Potential in National Development During Courtesy Visit to UDS Vice-Chancellor

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Rune Skinnebach, has underscored the critical role of young people particularly Generation Z, in shaping development policies that will determine the future of Ghana and other developing coun

UDS School of Economics Holds Second Public Lecture Series, Calls for Stronger Research Funding and Collaboration

The School of Economics of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has held its second Public Lecture Series at the Nyankpala Campus, bringing together academics, students, and development practitioners to reflect on the role of resear

UDS Honours Retiring Labourers, Unveils Plaque to Commemorate Nyankpala Campus Pioneers

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has paid glowing tribute to the quiet dedication and selfless service that have shaped its journey, as it honoured three long-serving labourers and unveiled a commemorative plaque in memory of th

UDS Graduate School Conference Champions Purpose-Driven Research for Sustainable Societal Impact

The University for Development Studies (UDS) has once again turned the spotlight on the enduring purpose of postgraduate scholarship, as its 4th Annual Graduate School Conference opened at the Tamale Campus in the Northern Region with a com