The Erasmus Mundus scholarships at the Joint Master Programme in Marine Biotechnology has been launched, with a deadline for receiving applications as 15th February, 2023.
The master's degree lasts two years (120 ECTS) with 4 possible specialisation itineraries, the language of instruction is English, and the teaching staff is made up of professors and professionals from different fields.
The atmosphere was electrifying as the 4th edition of the Osabarimba Royal Awards began, promising a day of honouring outstanding achievements, fostering unity, and inspiring visionary leadership. The event took place at the prestigious Emintsimadze Palace on January 20, 2024, and attracted a wide range of attendees, including representatives from different traditions, cultures, industry, government and non-governmental organisations, alumni associations, various groups, sponsors, media, and the general public.
In a dynamic collaboration between the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), the Centre for Coastal Management (CCM), the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS), the Department of Applied Economics and the Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP), an informative student orientation session recently unfolded. This event, which took place on the 15th of January 2024, was attended by both seasoned resource persons, and the newly admitted cohort of students.
The Centre for Coastal Management (CCM) at the University of Cape Coast is an applied research and development-oriented Centre of Excellence recognised by the World Bank and supervised by the Association of African Universities (AAU). The Centre is a multidisciplinary think tank institution working in close committed partnerships with several funded programs. One of such programs is the the Avu Lagoon Community Protected Area Project.
Renowned worldwide as the unparalleled Global Champion of the Oceans, Professor Rashid Sumaila earns a spot in the New African Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. His influence on the world's seas is truly amazing as he serves as the vibrant Chairperson of the International Scientific Advisory Board at the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR).