College of Humanities & Social Sciences - KNUST

An alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Mariam Mohammed has been named winner of the 2025 JAY Lit Prize for Poetry.

Miss Mohammed, now a PhD student studying Writing, Rhetoric and Cultures at Michigan State University, won the award for her poem “The B(lack)ody as a Map to Self,” published in Issue 9 of the Journal of African Youth Literature (JAY Lit). The award recognises outstanding contributions to African writing published in the journal over the past year.

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On World Creativity and Innovation Day, a KNUST student shares how creativity helped her learn Ga and inspire young readers.

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It is announced for the information of prospective applicants (as specified above) and the general public that application e-vouchers to Undergraduate Degree/Top-Up programmes of study at KNUST for the 2026/2027 Academic Year are on sale.

Applicants who have their Examination Results at the time of application and those who will be writing WASSCE in July/August 2026 are eligible to apply.

Apply via: bit.ly/applytoknust26

Happy Easter! 🌿

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences extends warm Easter greetings to all students, staff, and friends. As we mark this season of reflection and renewal, we wish you a peaceful and blessed Easter.

“It’s okay to not have everything figured out yet. What matters is that you’re still trying, still showing up, still becoming.”

— Louisa Kyei Adubea
BA Political Studies, 4th Year

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has retained its Inter-College Games title, returning with 13 trophies.

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https://cohss.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/cohss-retains-inter-college-games-title-13-trophies

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, KNUST, reminds all students that counselling services are available to support your mental and emotional wellbeing. Reach out to your College Counsellor, Mrs. Bernice Ofosuhene Peasah, today.

📍 J Happer Building, Room 7c / Ayim Complex TF-04

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

As families and communities come together to mark the end of Ramadan, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences wishes all our students, staff, and friends a joyful and blessed Eid-ul-Fitr.

"Success is achieved through discipline, consistency and prayers" |
— Lorena Duku-Terchi
BA Linguistics, 4th Year

The KNUST Faculty of Law is set to host the 7th Eminent Legal Scholars and Lawyers Public Lecture Series. The lecture is themed "The Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) at 5 Years: The Gains and Challenges," with His Lordship Justice Alexander Osei Tutu of the Court of Appeal, Ghana, as the speaker.

📅 Tuesday, 17th March 2026

⏰ 4:00 PM

📍 KNUST Faculty of Law Auditorium