Petition against Ghana’s Public University Bill

WE OPPOSE GHANA’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITY BILL [SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN] We, the undersigned, are scholars based in Ghana and all across the world who are horrified at the intention of the Ghanaian government to pass the Public University Bill. This draconian bill, which seeks to hand over control of tertiary education to the Executive Branch of the…

GSA statement on the Ghana Public University Bill

The Ghana Studies Association (GSA) is a membership-organization of scholars of Ghana from all around the world, and whose current leadership and many of its members are based in public universities in Ghana. We also produce research that engages with the country and its people in productive ways.  We are, therefore, an association that has…

GAAS rejects proposed Public University Bill

“The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has rejected the government’s proposed Public University Bill. According to framers of the Bill, it seeks to harmonize the finances, administration and governance structure of Public Universities. But according to GAAS, the powers accord the government and its agencies too much power to meddle in the affairs…

“Lessons in Space” with Ato Quayson (podcast)

“If you enjoy podcasts, you’ll love Between, Across, and Through an academic podcast by the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies at the University of Toronto. Last September, they released an episode entitled Lessons in Space with ASA President Ato Quayson, the founding Director of that Centre. Enjoy this 40 minute episode filled with warmth,…