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OverviewThe University of Ghana was founded in1948 as the University College of GoldCoast upon the recommendation of theAsquith Commission on Higher Educationin the then British colonies. Informed bycolonial policies, access to higher educationby Africans was limited until the end ofWorld War II. The founding of the Universityof Ghana was therefore the culmination ofthe struggles and protests of nationalistmovements which advocated for an Africansystem of higher education in the formerGold Coast.Between 1948 and 1961, the Universityentered into a special relationship withthe University of London to offer limitedprogrammes of study. However, by an Actof Parliament on October 1st 1961, theUniversity attained a sovereign status withthe authority to offer more comprehensiveprogrammes and award its own degrees. TheUniversity’s sovereign status together withthe aspirations of the new independent stateof Ghana provided the catalyst for its rapidgrowth in the 1960’s and the emergenceof UG’s distinctive identity as a worldclasscentre of academic excellence and aleader in career training and professionaldevelopment.Thus in over six decades, the Universityof Ghana has evolved into one of Africa’sleading universities, recognised worldwidefor the academic excellence of its facultyand student body and for the professionalsuccess of its alumni. Since its foundation,the University has conferred more than50,000 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates.17 University of Ghana
Timeline1943• The Asquith Commission is appointed bythe British Government to investigate HigherEducation in British colonies.• The Asquith Commission recommends amongother things the setting up of University Collegesin association with the University of London.• A number of separate Commissions are set upin different regions as a sequel to the AsquithCommission.1945• Rt. Hon. Walter Elliot chairs the commission forHigher Education in West Africa.• The Elliot Commission publishes two reports:whereas a Majority Report recommends theestablishment of two University Colleges,one each in Ghana [Gold Coast] and Nigeria;a Minority Report considers that only oneUniversity College for the whole of British WestAfrica is feasible.• The British Government accepts the MinorityReport and decides that a University Collegefor the whole of British West Africa shall beestablished at Ibadan in Nigeria. This decisionis rejected by the people of the Gold Coast.• The Gold Coast people are led by a scholar anda politician, Dr. J.B. Danquah. They urge theGold Coast Government to inform the BritishGovernment that the Gold Coast can support aUniversity College.• The British Government reviews its decision andagrees to the establishment of the UniversityCollege of the Gold Coast.1948• The University College of the Gold Coastis founded by Ordinance on August 11 forthe purpose of providing for and promotinguniversity education, learning and research. Itsfirst Principal is Mr. David Mowbray Balme.• The Institute of Continuing & Distance Educationis established as the Department of Extra MuralStudies later to be named as the Institute ofAdult Education. The Institute is to provideuniversity-based adult education through itsbranches and workers’ colleges throughout thecountry.1951• The foundation tablet for Legon Hall is laidduring the Michaelmas Term of 1951 making itthe premier hall of the University. In September1952, the first undergraduates are accepted intoresidence.www.ug.edu.gh 18
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