Takoradi College of Know-how (TTU) has additional strengthened its popularity in analysis, innovation and utilized information era by being named the general finest technical college innovator on the 4th Ghana College of Know-how Utilized Analysis Convention (ARCTUG 2026).
The host establishment emerged as the general winner after performing properly in a number of innovation and analysis classes. Cape Coast College of Know-how secured the second place whereas Ho College of Know-how secured the third place.
This achievement comes on the heels of TTU being ranked among the many high technical universities in Ghana for the third consecutive 12 months by the AD Scientific Index, which displays efficiency in analysis productiveness, scientific affect and tutorial output.
The college additionally achieved wonderful leads to the person awards class. At TVET, Dr. Abba Atta Eison received the award within the subject of Agriculture, Utilized Science and Sustainable Innovation, whereas Francis Bukhari and Husseini Halawi received the highest prize within the subject of Synthetic Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Inclusive Training. Professor Bruce Amartey received the Inventive Arts, Tourism and Cultural Industries for Sustainability class.
The award was offered on the ARCTUG 2026 Dinner and Awards Night time held on Friday, Might 29, 2026 at Essipon Grove Resort, Takoradi.
The occasion introduced collectively vice-chancellors, researchers, trade leaders, coverage makers, college students and stakeholders from Ghana’s 10 polytechnics to have fun the achievements of utilized analysis and innovation.
Talking on the occasion was Dinner and Awards Night time Co-Chairman and CEO of Justmoh Building Firm, Mr Ing. Justice Amoh mentioned the gathering was a celebration of excellence, collaboration and innovation in Ghana’s polytechnic sector.
He mentioned the award displays the dedication and onerous work of researchers and innovators who proceed to help the nation’s growth.
Ing. Mr. Amoh additionally highlighted the hole between classroom studying and trade observe, and confused the necessity to strengthen collaboration between academia and trade to make sure graduates have the sensible competencies wanted within the office.
“Many college students carry out very properly in interviews, however many college students wrestle when uncovered to actual work environments and sensible duties,” he noticed.
He known as on the schools of know-how to proceed producing graduates with the required abilities to help trade and contribute to Ghana’s industrialization efforts.
The Vice-Chancellor of the College of Know-how, Ghana (VCTU-G), Professor Ing. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, mentioned ARCTUG continues to be an essential platform for selling utilized analysis, innovation, entrepreneurship and know-how switch throughout the College of Know-how system.
He identified that polytechnics should proceed to generate sensible options to nationwide challenges via technical and vocational schooling and coaching (TVET).
Ing. Prof. Adinkra Appiah recommended the contribution of all collaborating establishments to the success of ARCTUG 2026 and recommended the TTU and the Native Organizing Committee for internet hosting the convention.
The Vice-Chancellor of Takoradi College of Know-how, Rev. Dr. John Frank Eshun, thanked the collaborating establishments, sponsors, trade companions and convention delegates for his or her contributions to the occasion.
He mentioned TTU’s general wins replicate years of funding in analysis, innovation, trade collaboration and employees growth, including that the college stays dedicated to advancing sensible, solutions-oriented analysis.
In his closing remarks, Professor Maame Efua Nkrumah, Chair of the Native Organizing Committee, thanked the individuals and stakeholders for his or her help and lively participation all through the convention.
ARCTUG 2026 was held below the theme of Strengthening Utilized Analysis and Innovation for Sustainable Growth, offering a platform for researchers, innovators, trade gamers, and coverage makers to showcase options to modern growth challenges.
For TTU, the Normal Innovation Award commemorates each the profitable group of ARCTUG 2026 and the popularity of its contribution to utilized analysis, innovation and technological progress.
