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UPSA Launches Laptop and Digital Technology Assembly Plant to Advance Practical Learning and Local Production The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has launched a laptop assembly plant to strengthen practical technology training and support local production of computing devices…

A new chapter begins at UPSA. As our new students embark on their academic journey, Orientation provides the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, explore and get ready for life at UPSA. Welcome to the UPSA family! #UPSA #UPSAOrientation #WelcomeToUPSA #NewBeginnings

UPSA has commenced constructionon the first phase of its new ICT Campus at Ogbojo, Accra, with a sod-cutting ceremony held on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The project is a multipurpose lecture and office facility planned as six storeys, with four to be built in the first phase, and it will serve…

At the UPSA-1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference 2026, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. (Shatta Wale) delivered a masterclass on vision, mindset, and execution: "Before the song, there is an idea. Before business, there is a thought. Before the company, there is a problem somebody decides to…

DAY ONE HIGHLIGHTS: TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION Day One of the UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference was electric as students and young innovators stepped up to transform bold ideas into real-world business solutions! From inspiring conversations with leading business executives and…

TIME WITH OUR STAR ENTREPRENEURS The UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference placed the spotlight on transforming promising ideas into viable, customer-centred, and sustainable enterprises. Through practical sessions and hands-on exercises, participants explored business planning and…

From ideas to viable enterprises. Day Two of the UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference took participants deeper into the realities of building a business, with practical sessions on business planning, product development, branding, prototyping, market validation, taxation and regulatory…

Day One of the UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference was all about turning ideas into action. From inspiring conversations with leading entrepreneurs and business leaders to practical sessions, pitching, networking and peer engagement, students explored what it takes to identify real-world…

Watch to see who is taking the stage at this year’s UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference. From ground-level grit to industry dominance, draw inspiration and actionable business frameworks from star entrepreneurs If you're ready to grow a sustainable enterprise, this is where you need to…

UPSA 1000 & GHANA ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE The UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference, taking place from 14–18 September 2026, brings together leading voices from business, entrepreneurship, creativity and the entertainment industry for engaging conversations on ideas, innovation and…

Bridging the communication gap between citizens and utility service providers through digital innovation. At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased Clear Signal, a web-based platform designed to provide real-time, location-specific updates on unexpected power outages…

Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the digital skills demanded by today’s labour market. At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased the Digital Crash Course Platform, a web-based learning solution designed to equip students and graduates with practical…

At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased SMAS – Smart Mortality Analytics Systems, a predictive solution designed to help health authorities identify, forecast and respond to emerging mortality trends at the district level. Using machine learning models trained on…

At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, an innovator showcased PharmaVerify Ghana, a QR code-based mobile solution designed to help address the challenge of counterfeit medicines. PharmaVerify Ghana reflects UPSA’s commitment to empowering students to apply technology and innovative thinking to…

Recognising the inefficiencies associated with traditional attendance systems, a team of UPSA student innovators has developed Attend Face X, a facial recognition-based solution designed to make attendance recording faster, more accurate and reliable. The innovation addresses the time-consuming…

Transforming facility management through smart and accessible digital solutions. At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased UPSA-FBS (Facility Booking System), a web-based platform designed to simplify the booking and management of University facilities. With real-time…

The maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026 brought the University community together in a vibrant showcase of creativity, research and enterprise, reflecting a shared commitment to transforming knowledge and innovative ideas into solutions with meaningful societal impact. Beyond the pitches and…

Reimagining human resource management through artificial intelligence and digital innovation. At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased TalentConnect, an AI-enhanced HR platform designed to streamline recruitment, employee onboarding, self-service and internal…

UPSA@60: A Distinguished Evening of Celebration and Reflection The UPSA@60 Practitioners’ Forum Dinner brought the University’s 60th Anniversary celebrations to a fitting close, bringing together University leadership, faculty, final-year graduate students, and members of the UPSA community for an…

The future of higher education lies in its ability to translate knowledge into solutions that respond meaningfully to the needs of society. In his remarks at the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, highlighted the University’s commitment to fostering…

Harnessing digital innovation to strengthen crisis preparedness and response. At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased the Smart Crisis Response System for Kantamanto Market, a web-based solution designed to improve emergency communication and coordination within one of…

At the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, student innovators showcased CampusHub, a mobile and USSD-enabled fee payment solution designed to address delays, long queues and errors associated with traditional fee payment and disbursement processes. The platform seeks to enable students to make fee…

A glimpse into a day where ideas, creativity and innovation took centre stage at UPSA. The maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026 brought together students, faculty, industry professionals and other key stakeholders in a dynamic showcase of innovative ideas and practical solutions with the potential to…

Speaking during UPSA Innovation Week 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to building an academic environment where research, innovation and entrepreneurship are deliberately connected to the needs of industry and society. He emphasised…

Innovation thrives not only on creativity, but also on the ability to demonstrate relevance, feasibility and sustainable value. At the UPSA Interdisciplinary Research Business Pitch Competition, student innovators were taken through a rigorous assessment process, with judges evaluating their…

Recognising the challenges student entrepreneurs face in relying on informal digital platforms that offer limited seller verification, transaction accountability, business analytics and dispute-resolution mechanisms, a team of UPSA student innovators has developed UPSA Market, an AI-enabled…

At the heart of UPSA’s innovation agenda is a clear commitment to transforming knowledge into solutions that address real-world challenges. In this address, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, underscores the importance of strengthening interdisciplinary research and creating…

UPSA continues to strengthen its commitment to transforming academic knowledge and research into practical solutions that respond to real-world challenges. Speaking on the sidelines of the maiden UPSA Innovation Day 2026, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, highlighted the importance…

The maiden UPSA Innovation Day has captured national attention, with GBC News Hour highlighting the University’s efforts to provide students with a platform to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. Through the Interdisciplinary Research Business Pitch Competition, student innovators…

UPSA Innovation Day 2026 continues to place student innovation at the centre of the University’s commitment to transforming knowledge into practical solutions. Featured on GBC News Hour, UPSA students showcased technology-driven ideas developed through interdisciplinary research, presenting…