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Human ResourceDevelopmentFAST FACTSAt A Glance: The New UG Required Courses• Academic Writing• Numeracy Skills• Understanding Human Societies• Science and Technology in our Lives• Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning• Liberal and African StudiesThe University of Ghana’s contribution to human resourcedevelopment in Ghana and abroad is legendary. The University’sresources have played a fundamental role in career training andprofessional development – a major source of skilled labour toGhana and neighbouring regions.At present, the University welcomes a diverse student bodyof nearly 45,000 from across all of Ghana and more than 70countries and territories. With over 200 programmes of studyfrom the Humanities, Sciences, Agriculture, Social Sciences andHealth Sciences, the University attracts high-achieving studentsfrom diverse educational and social backgrounds.Recognising the importance of educating students with a broadmindset shaped by local and global perspectives, the Universityintroduced a unique general education programme- Universityof Ghana Required Courses [UGRC] in the 2010/2011 AcademicYear. The UGRC, which is a blend of interdisciplinary courses, isintended to foster broad student familiarity with key advances inthe humanities, science and technology.Together with a healthy array of co-curricular and extracurricularprogrammes, the University offers students with ampleopportunities to hone their skills in order to excel either on thejob market or in self-employment.27 University of Ghana
AcademiaUG’s reputation as a centre for academic excellence isunderpinned by its historic commitment to academic rigour,the exceptional accomplishment of its faculty and impactfulresearch.Consistent with its mission of “providing world class humanresources and capabilities”, the University’s faculties work atthe forefront of academia, industry and governance providingthe needed leadership in research, technology, policy andadvocacy.The University’s academic engagement is diverse andenriching. As of the 2009/2010 Academic Year, the Universitymanaged Memoranda of Understanding, Staff/StudentExchange Protocols and Project Agreements with over 170Universities, Partner Institutions and Foundations across theglobe.In that same Academic Year alone, the University produced 1,070publications and managed 1,300 research projects.So much of what the University stands for aside its dedication toacademic rigour and research lies in its ability to fashion strategies andsolutions to address the broader intractable socio-economic challengesfacing the world. Using its range of expertise, the University is activelyengaging intellectual and social communities in seeking actionablesolutions to these challenges.www.ug.edu.gh 28
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