University for Development Studies

Short description: Public University in Ghana

University for Development Studies

The University for Development Studies

Motto| Knowledge for Service[1]
Type| Public
Established| 1992; 34 years ago (1992)
Chairman| Professor Wayo Seini.[2]
Chancellor| Vacant
Vice-Chancellor| Professor Seidu Al-hassan[3]
Location|

Tamale

Northern Region

Ghana

Campus| Urban area
(Tamale, Nyankpala)
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Website| www.uds.edu.gh

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Campuses
* 2.1 Tamale Campus
* 2.2 Tamale City Campus
* 2.3 Nyankpala Campus
* 2.4 Tamale North Campus
* 2.5 Eastern Campus, Yendi
* 3 Schools/Faculties
* 3.1 Faculty of Planning and Land Management
* 3.2 Faculty of Agriculture
* 3.3 Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment
* 3.4 School of Allied Health Sciences[21]
* 3.4.1 The following Programmes are offered
* 3.5 Faculty of Applied Sciences
* 3.6 Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
* 3.7 Faculty of Integrated Development
* 3.8 School of Medicine and Health Sciences[22]
* 3.9 Faculty of Education[23]
* 3.10 Faculty of Horticulture
* 4 Directorates
* 5 Campuses
* 6 Third trimester field practical programme
* 7 List of vice chancellors
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 Sources

## History

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is a public university located in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana.[4] It consistently ranks as one of the top four universities in the country.[5][6][7] Established in 1992 by the Government of Ghana, its purpose is to accelerate the development of Ghana's north, and the broader nation.[8] The legislative instrument that founded the university is PNDC Law 279, which was gazetted on May 15, 1992. UDS is the fifth public university established by the Government of Ghana.[9][10] The university has two main campuses: Nyankpala and Dungu in Tamale.

The university incorporates the Third Trimester Field Practical Programme (TTFPP) into its curriculum for first and second-year students.[11] This program provides students with practical exposure to real-world development challenges within communities, fostering problem-solving skills.[12] UDS students annually spend about two months residing in communities, actively engaging in hands-on experiences that contribute to a nuanced understanding of applied knowledge and the development of innovative solutions.[13] This aspect sets UDS apart within the Ghanaian academic landscape, promoting a distinctive approach to development studies.[14]

## Campuses

### Tamale Campus

The campus houses the Central Administration, School of Medicine (SoM), School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM), School of Public Health (SPH) and Faculty of Education (FoE) and Desert Research Institute (DRI).[15]

### Tamale City Campus

Tamale City Campus is a centre for the following: Graduate School, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), Colleges of Education Affiliation and Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC).[16]

### Nyankpala Campus

Entrance of UDS Nyankpala Campus.

The following are located at Nyankpala Campus: Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences (FoAFCS), Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment (FNRE), Faculty of Biosciences (FoB), School of Engineering (SoE), West African Centre for Water, Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA) and West African Centre for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT).[17][18]

### Tamale North Campus

The Campus is site for School of Applied Economics and Management Sciences (SAEMS).[19]

### Eastern Campus, Yendi

Eastern Campus is a site for Faculty of Communication and Cultural Studies (FCCS) and Faculty of Sustainable Development Studies (FoSDS), Centre for Culture, Heritage and African Studies (CCHAS) and Centre for Peace and Security Studies (CePSS).[20]

## Schools/Faculties

Entrance of the Central Administration block

### Faculty of Planning and Land Management

* Department of Community Development
* Department of Planning and Management
* Department of Real Estate and Land management

### Faculty of Agriculture

* Department of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology
* Department of Agricultural Extension and Farm Management
* Department of Agronomy
* Department of Animal Science
* Department of Biotechnology
* Department of Consumer Sciences & Agricultural Education
* Department of Horticulture

### Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment

* Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management
* Department of Fisheries ad Aquatic Resources Management
* Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Management
* Department of Environment and Sustainability
* Department of Ecotourism and Resort Management

### School of Allied Health Sciences[21]

#### The following Programmes are offered

* Undergraduate
* 4-Year BSc (Community Nutrition)
* 4-Year BSc (Nursing)
* 4-Year BSc (Midwifery)
* 2/3-Year BSc (Nursing)
* 2-Year BSc (Midwifery)
* 3-Year BSc (Nurse Practitioner)
* 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D) Sandwich Post-Graduate
* MSc./MPhil in Community Health and Development (Modular)
* MSc./MPhil in Public Health Nutrition (Modular)

### Faculty of Applied Sciences

* Department of Applied Biology
* Department of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry
* Department of Applied Physics

### Faculty of Mathematical Sciences

* Department of Mathematics
* Department of Computer Science
* Department of Statistics

Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

* Department of Earth and Geological Sciences
* Department of Environmental Science

### Faculty of Integrated Development

* Department of Economics & Entrepreneurship Development
* Department of Environmental & Resource Studies
* Department of Social, Political & Historical Studies
* Department of Planning, Land Economy and Rural Development
* Department of Communication studies
* Department of Business Studies

### School of Medicine and Health Sciences[22]

Entrance of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences block

The first batch of students were admitted in 1996

* Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
* Department of Community Nutrition
* Department of Microbiology
* Department of Pharmacology
* Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
* Department of Physiology & Surgery

### Faculty of Education[23]

* Department of Development Education Studies
* Department of Basic Education Studies
* Department of Educational Foundation Studies
* Department of social and Business Studies

### Faculty of Horticulture

To be established at the University for Development Studies

## Directorates

* Directorate of Finance[24]
* Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance[25]
* Directorate of International Relations and Advancement[26]
* Directorate of Estates[27]
* Directorate of ICT[28]
* Directorate of Internal Audit[29]
* Directorate of Works and Physical Development[30]
* Directorate of Community Relations and Outreach Programmes (DCROP)[31]
* Directorate of Procurement[32]
* Directorate of Health Services
* Directorate of Sports[33]
* Directorate of Colleges of Education Affiliation[34]

## Campuses

* Nyankpala, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences and the School of Engineering.
* Navrongo, Upper East Region – location of the campus which houses the Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
* Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences and The Faculty of Education[35][36]
* Wa, Upper West Region – houses the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, School of Business and Law and the Faculty of Planning and Land Management[37]

## Third trimester field practical programme

For the Third Trimester Practical Programme (TTFPP) the whole of the third trimester is devoted to practical field work in the local communities. Students of a given year group identify a specific region, and in smaller groups live and interact with the people in the local communities during each third trimester for a period of three years. The programme began in 1993. It entails the combination of students from all the faculties: Agriculture, Integrated Development Studies; Applied Science and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

## List of vice chancellors

* Prof. R.B Bening Pioneer Vice Chancellor (1992 – 2001)[38]
* Prof G.W.K Mensah (Acting Vice Chancellor) (2001 – 2002)
* Prof. John Bonaventure Kubongpwa Kaburise (April 8, 2002 – April 7, 2007)
* Prof. Nokoe (Acting Vice Chancellor) (April 2007 – 30 June 2010)[39]
* Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 – 2015)[40]
* Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye (October 1, 2015 – 2022)
* Prof. Seidu Al-hassan (September 1, 2022 – Present)

## See also

* List of universities in Ghana

## References

1. ↑ "Mission & Vision". http://www.uds.edu.gh/about-us/mission-vision.
2. ↑ https://uds.edu.gh/university-council/
3. ↑ https://uds.edu.gh/principal-officers/
4. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
5. ↑ "Study in Ghana | THE World University Rankings" (in en). 2017-02-16. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/where-to-study/study-in-ghana.
6. ↑ "Ghana | Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions". https://www.webometrics.info/en/africa_es/ghana?sort=asc&order=Excellence Rank*.
7. ↑ "Study in Ghana | THE World University Rankings" (in en). 2017-02-16. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/where-to-study/study-in-ghana.
8. ↑ "History and Facts - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/history/.
9. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
10. ↑ "UDS should be renamed after Rawlings - Akufo-Addo - MyJoyOnline.com" (in en-US). 2020-11-14. https://www.myjoyonline.com/uds-should-be-renamed-after-rawlings-akufo-addo/.
11. ↑ "Office for Education Abroad :: Global Community-Engaged Learning Course Design - The Third Trimester Field Practical Programme". https://educationabroad.isp.msu.edu/global-community-engaged-learning-symposium/global-community-engaged-learning-best-practices/course-design-third-trimester-field-practical-programme/.
12. ↑ "8,746 Students of UDS Embark On TTFPP" (in en-US). 2023-09-20. https://dailyguidenetwork.com/8746-students-of-uds-embark-on-ttfpp/.
13. ↑ Ghana, News (2022-09-26). "UDS level 100 students deployed for community service | News Ghana" (in en-US). https://newsghana.com.gh/uds-level-100-students-deployed-for-community-service/.
14. ↑ "The UDS - TTFPP: Life Changing Stories From Students - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/news/the-uds-ttfpp-life-changing-stories-from-students.
15. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
16. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
17. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
18. ↑ "City Campus - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/campuses/city.
19. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
20. ↑ "About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies". https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/.
21. ↑ "School of Allied Health Sciences - University for Development Studies" (in en-gb). University for Development Studies. http://www.uds.edu.gh/sahs.
22. ↑ "School of Medicine and Health Sciences - University for Development Studies" (in en-gb). University for Development Studies. http://www.uds.edu.gh/smhs.
23. ↑ "University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies" (in en-gb). University for Development Studies. http://www.uds.edu.gh/component/content/article?id=210&Itemid=741.
24. ↑ "Finance". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-finance/.
25. ↑ "QUAPU". https://uds.edu.gh/dapqa/.
26. ↑ "International Relation". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-international-relations-and-advancement/.
27. ↑ "Estate". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-estates/.
28. ↑ "ICT". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-ict/.
29. ↑ "Audit". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-internal-audit/.
30. ↑ "Works". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-works-and-physical-development/.
31. ↑ "DCROP". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-community-relations-and-outreach-programmes-dcrop/.
32. ↑ "Procurement". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-procurement/.
33. ↑ "Sports". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-sports/.
34. ↑ "Affiliations". https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-colleges-of-education-affiliation/.
35. ↑ "FACULTIES & SCHOOLS - University for Development Studies" (in en-gb). University for Development Studies. http://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/faculties-and-schools.
36. ↑ "Senior Staff Association ensuring members comply with strike at UDS - MyJoyOnline.com" (in en-US). https://www.myjoyonline.com/senior-staff-association-ensuring-members-comply-with-strike-at-uds/.
37. ↑ "FACULTIES & SCHOOLS - University for Development Studies" (in en-gb). University for Development Studies. http://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/faculties-and-schools.
38. ↑ "Prof. R. B. Bening". https://uds.edu.gh/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/prof-r-b-bening-vc.jpg.
39. ↑ "UDS improved tremendously - Kaburise". General News of Friday, 6 July 2007 (Ghana Home Page). http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=126766.
40. ↑ "WHO'LL BE KNUST V.C.?". General News of Thursday, 6 July 2007 (The Ghanaian Times Home Page). http://www.newtimes.com.gh/story/1253.

## Sources

* Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
* Ghanaweb.com
* Official UDS website

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