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UENR GETS GLOBAL SUPPORT TO HOST POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ON GEO-LDN
The Group on Earth Observation Land Degradation Neutrality (GEO-LDN) Secretariat, hosted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), expresses its strong support for the international postgraduate programme on LDN hosted at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani – Ghana. This was made known when the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako led […]
REQUEST FOR NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL (2022/2023) SERVICE YEAR
Dear All, Various Offices and Departments (Teaching & Non-Teaching) are hereby informed to submit their request for National Service Personnel, 2022/2023 Service Year. The request should include the total number of Service Personnel required and their Academic/Professional qualification. The list should reach the Ag. Head, Human Resources Division and a soft copy to the hr@uenr.edu.gh no later than […]
UENR PARTNERS WITH GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE ON STEM EDUCATION IN BONO REGION
With efforts to resource the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among Ghanaian students, the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani has entered into an agreement with the Sunyani West Municipal Education Service to jointly work and find possible areas of partnership in enhancing the quality of STEM education in the […]
GTEC INFORMATION ON TRAINING
Dear All, Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) is demanding staff training information from the University of Energy and Natural Resources. GTEC wants to know how many of our staff have had training or been trained by foreign experts like JICA, USaid, Danida, GITz, etc. in the following areas, Productivity, Energy efficiency, Waste management, Food safety […]
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND FULL PAPERS
Dear All, The University of Energy and Natural Resources in partnership with GIZ Trade Hub is organizing a Colloquium on Climate Change and Sustainable Trade in Africa. Interested members of the University Community are therefore encouraged to submit an abstract and full paper for consideration to be presented during the Colloquium. The organizers are particularly […]
UENR BREAKS GROUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GH¢19MILLION OFFICE COMPLEX
Infrastructural facilities being the core challenge of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) since its inception in 2012, the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Owusu-Banahene on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, led the University to break grounds for the construction of an ultra-modern multipurpose office complex at the Sunyani campus, to expand the infrastructural […]
PROFESSOR MRS. MERCY AFUA ADUTWUMWAA DERKYI BECOMES UENR’S FIRST FEMALE PROFESSOR
The Council of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), at its 31st Regular Meeting, 2nd Session held on Friday, April 8, 2022, approved the promotion of Dr. Mrs. Mercy Afua Adutwumwaa Derkyi from Senior Lecturer to an Associate Professor at the Department of Forest Science. This promotion makes her the first female Staff […]
REGISTRATION FOR UNOOSA CONFERENCE TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Dear All, As part of the UNOOSA Conference events, there would be two training workshops to be held after the Conference on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Details of each training workshop are indicated below; TRAINING WORKSHOP 1 on “Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Applications to Radio Occultation and Reflection Remote Sensing Techniques” […]
“TECH WITHOUT BORDERS” TO COMPLEMENT RESEARCH AT UENR
Technology Without Borders, an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Headquartered in German with a branch in the University of Energy and Resources (UENR), Sunyani, has hinted at its intention to establish a research laboratory to complement the existing facilities of the University. This was disclosed by two board members of the organization, Mr. Dominik Lang and […]
UENR STAFF CHOIR INAUGURATED
On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, led by the University Chaplain, Ps. Benjamin Asamoah, inaugurated the UENR Staff Choir also known as the “UENR CHORALE”. The 20-member Staff Choral Group is made up of 15 permanent Staff And 5 Teaching Assistants drawn from various departments and offices […]
UENR TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY THROUGH THE REARING OF NUTRITIONAL EDIBLE INSECTS
In accordance with the United Nation’s SDGs to zero hunger and a drastic drop in undernourished people globally, the University of Energy and Natural Resources has been selected under the funding of DANIDA to partner with other universities in Denmark, Kenya and Uganda to conduct research in insect farming for healthy livelihood. On April 4, […]
FRENCH AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY COURSE
Dear All, The Department of Languages and General Studies is rolling out English and French Proficiency Course. The proficiency course is open to all Staff, Students and the General Public. The course will commence on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the French Lab. Interested individuals and groups can enroll for the course in a blended […]
“BE STRONG AND KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE GOAL” VICE-CHANCELLOR TO FRESHMEN
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako has advised the first-year students of the University to be strong and focus on their goals regardless of the challenges they encounter in their academics. The Vice-Chancellor also made the students aware that they are not only in the University to acquire […]
GHANA’S PUBLIC HEALTH AGENDA; UENR’S WORRY AND PORTION
In commemoration of 10 years of global impact on academia and industry, the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has held its Maiden Matriculation Public Lecture on March 29, 2022, at the University auditorium. The Public Lecture which was organized by the Public Lecture Committee in conjunction with the Anniversary Planning Committee under the […]
VICE-CHANCELLOR TOURS SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako has paid a working visit to the School of Sciences of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). The visit was to engage the staff, faculty members and students of the School and specifically inspect the facilities used for teaching and research. At the Chemistry and Biochemistry laboratory, the […]
RCEES AND GIZ TRAIN EXPERTS ON SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
The Regional Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES) of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has partnered with GIZ to train experts in engineering, agriculture, technicians, extension officers and installers. The 5-day training on Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) was held from Monday, March 21 to Friday 25, 2022 at the South Ridge […]
UENR TO SPEARHEAD “GREENER BONO” AGENDA
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako has hinted at the University’s readiness to make the Bono Region greener. According to the Vice-Chancellor, he is willing to collaborate with the Bono Regional Coordinating Council to come up with a project called “Greener Bono Agenda” where trees will be […]
UENR Matriculation Public Lecture
The University Community is by this notice invited to the maiden UENR Matriculation Public Lecture organised by the Public Lecture Committee in conjunction with the Anniversary Planning Committee of the University scheduled as follows: Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm Venue: University Auditorium Topic: “Prescription for Better Environment and Prevention of Spread of […]
UENR WINS GRANT TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN GHANA
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, has received funding from the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) Environmental Sanitation Research Fund (ESRF), together with 12 other universities and research institutions across the country, to conduct research on waste management. The overall goal of the ESRF is to support research that will provide solutions […]
DIGITRAIN OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED BY UENR PEER COUNSELLORS-DORMAA CAMPUS
Training on digital skills dubbed “Digitrain” has been launched at the Dormaa Campus of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), with a call on students to patronize every opportunity of digital training and to acquire the needed technical skills that would enable them to adapt effectively to the contemporary world. The founder and […]
10TH MATRICULATION
The University Community is informed of the 10th Matriculation Ceremony for freshmen of the 2021/2022 Academic Year at Dormaa and Sunyani Campuses as follows: Dormaa Campus Date: Friday, April 01, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Venue: At the Forecourt of the Administration Block, Dormaa Campus. Sunyani Campus Date: Saturday, April 02, 2022 Time: 9:00 am Venue: […]
UENR LADIES VISIT THE UENR BASIC SCHOOL TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
The UENR Ladies Association has paid a visit to the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) Basic School as part of their activities for the observation of this year’s International Women’s Day. The visit aimed at creating awareness on the role women play in society and to highlight the importance of International Women’s Day. […]
IT DIRECTORATE ORGANIZED TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AT UENR
The Information Technology Directorate (ITD), in collaboration with the Centre for Professional Development (CePDev), has begun Training Workshop on the NEW STUDENTS INFORMATION SYSTEM, also dubbed ‘Academic Tracker’ from 8th March 2022 to 25th March 2022, for the teaching and administrative staff in Sunyani and Dormaa campuses. During her opening remarks on behalf of the […]
UENR STUDENTS ATTEND TRAINING ON UTILIZATION OF GHANA’S PETROLEUM REVENUE
As part of efforts to build and mobilize an informed Ghanaian youth to strengthen the demands for transparency and accountability mechanisms, and to promote good resource governance for optional gains from Ghana’s Petroleum resources, the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) on February 25, 2022, partnered with the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) […]
MAKING GLOBAL IMPACT IN A DECADE, UENR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LAUNCHED
The Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Owusu Banahene, on February 24, 2022 launched the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR),10th Anniversary celebration at a colorful ceremony held at the University Auditorium. The University established by an Act of Parliament, Act 830, 2011 on December 31, 2011, has made strides to impact leadership, management of […]
“ACCEPT THE TEMPERAMENT AND TRAITS OF YOUR COLLEAGUES” COUNSELOR CALLS ON STAFF
A Counselor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Dormaa Campus, Mr. Prince Affum, has called on staff of the University to develop the interest of studying the temperaments and personality traits of their colleagues at work. He said accepting the different behaviours of coworkers would foster unity, love and peaceful co-existence to […]
UENR TO ESTABLISH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR WOMEN IN MINING
The University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, through its newly established School of Mines and Built Environment at Kenyasi Campus, has disclosed its agenda of establishing a scholarship scheme to award women who will enroll to study mining and its related programs at the University. This was made known when the Vice-Chancellor of […]