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University for Development Studies

{{Short description|Public University in Ghana}}

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| name = University for Development Studies

| motto = Knowledge for Service{{cite web |url=http://www.uds.edu.gh/about-us/mission-vision |title=Mission & Vision |access-date=2014-07-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709083055/http://www.uds.edu.gh/about-us/mission-vision |archive-date=2014-07-09 }}

| established = {{start date and age|1992}}

| type = Public

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| chancellor = Vacant

| vice_chancellor = Professor Seidu Al-hassan{{Cite web | url=https://uds.edu.gh/about/principal-officers | title=Principal Officers of The University | website=uds.edu.gh}}

| chairman = Professor Wayo Seini.{{Cite web | url=https://uds.edu.gh/about/governing-council | title=Governing Council of UDS | website=uds.edu.gh}}

| city = Tamale

| state = Northern Region

| country = Ghana

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| campus = Urban area
(Tamale, Nyankpala)

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The University for Development Studies, Tamale was established in 1992 as a multi-campus institution. It is the fifth public university to be established in Ghana. This deviates from the usual practice of having universities with central campuses and administrations. It was created with the four northern regions of the country in mind. These are the Brong Ahafo Region, Northern Region, Upper East Region and the Upper West Region.

History

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is a public university located in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana.{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}} It consistently ranks as one of the top four universities in the country.{{Cite web |date=2017-02-16 |title=Study in Ghana {{!}} THE World University Rankings |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/where-to-study/study-in-ghana |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Ghana {{!}} Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions |url=https://www.webometrics.info/en/africa_es/ghana?sort=asc&order=Excellence%20Rank* |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=webometrics information}}{{Cite web |date=2017-02-16 |title=Study in Ghana {{!}} THE World University Rankings |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/where-to-study/study-in-ghana |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}} Established in 1992 by the Government of Ghana, its purpose is to accelerate the development of Ghana's north, and the broader nation.{{Cite web |title=History and Facts - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/history/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}} 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.{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}{{Cite web |date=2020-11-14 |title=UDS should be renamed after Rawlings - Akufo-Addo - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/uds-should-be-renamed-after-rawlings-akufo-addo/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Myjoyonline |language=en-US}} The university has two main campuses: Nyankpala and Dungu in Tamale.

File:Guss Hostel UDS.jpg Hall, formerly GUSS Hostel, Tamale. ]]

The university incorporates the Third Trimester Field Practical Programme (TTFPP) into its curriculum for first and second-year students.{{Cite web |title=Office for Education Abroad :: Global Community-Engaged Learning Course Design - The Third Trimester Field Practical Programme |url=https://educationabroad.isp.msu.edu/global-community-engaged-learning-symposium/global-community-engaged-learning-best-practices/course-design-third-trimester-field-practical-programme/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=educationabroad.isp.msu.edu}} This program provides students with practical exposure to real-world development challenges within communities, fostering problem-solving skills.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-20 |title=8,746 Students of UDS Embark On TTFPP |url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/8746-students-of-uds-embark-on-ttfpp/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=DailyGuide Network |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-26 |title=UDS level 100 students deployed for community service {{!}} News Ghana |url=https://newsghana.com.gh/uds-level-100-students-deployed-for-community-service/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=newsghana.com.gh |language=en-US}} This aspect sets UDS apart within the Ghanaian academic landscape, promoting a distinctive approach to development studies.{{Cite web |title=The UDS - TTFPP: Life Changing Stories From Students - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/news/the-uds-ttfpp-life-changing-stories-from-students |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=www.uds.edu.gh}} The University for Development Studies introduced Bachelor degree in Law which open for applicants for the 2025/26 academic year.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=UDS introduces law and Densitry school next academic year-VC announced |url=https://zaaghana.com/local/uds-introduces-law-and-densitry-school-next-academic-year-vc-announced/ |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=ZAA Multimedia |language=en-GB}}

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).{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}

= Tamale City Campus =

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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).{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}

= Nyankpala Campus =

File:Photos of UDS entrance in Nyankpala.jpg 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).{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}{{Cite web |title=City Campus - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/campuses/city |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}

= Tamale North Campus =

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The Campus is site for School of Applied Economics and Management Sciences (SAEMS).{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}

= 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).{{Cite web |title=About the University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/about/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=University for Development Studies Ghana}}

Schools/Faculties

File:Entrance of the central administration block of the new University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale.jpg

=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=

= 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

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=School of Allied Health Sciences<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uds.edu.gh/sahs|title=School of Allied Health Sciences - University for Development Studies|work=University for Development Studies|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-gb}}</ref>=

==The following Programmes are offered==

  • Undergraduate
  • 4-Year BSc (Community Nutrition)
  • 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D) Sandwich Post-Graduate
  • 4-Year Doctor of Medical imagery Technology
  • MSc./MPhil in Community Health and Development (Modular)
  • MSc./MPhil in Public Health Nutrition (Modular)

= School of Nursing and midwifery =

== Departments under the School ==

  • Department of Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Department of General Nursing
  • Department of Mental Health Nursing
  • Department of Midwifery and Women's Health
  • Department of Paediatric Nursing
  • Department of Preventive Health Nursing {{Cite web |title=School Of Nursing And Midwifery - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/schools-and-faculties/SONM |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.uds.edu.gh}}

== Programmes offered ==

  • 4-Year BSc (Nursing)
  • 2-Year Top-up BSc (Nursing)
  • 4-Year BSc (Midwifery)
  • 2-Year Top-up BSc (Midwifery)
  • 3-Year Matured Regular BSc (Nursing)
  • 3-Year Matured BSc (Midwifery)
  • 4-Year Access BSc (Midwifery)
  • 3-Year Matured Sandwich BSc (Nursing)
  • 3-Year BSc (Nurse Practitioner){{Cite web |title=School Of Nursing And Midwifery - University for Development Studies |url=https://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/schools-and-faculties/SONM |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.uds.edu.gh}}

=Faculty of Applied Sciences=

=Faculty of Mathematical Sciences=

Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

=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<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uds.edu.gh/smhs|title=School of Medicine and Health Sciences - University for Development Studies|work=University for Development Studies|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-gb}}</ref>=

The first batch of students were admitted in 1996

= Faculty of Education<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uds.edu.gh/component/content/article?id=210&Itemid=741|title=University for Development Studies - University for Development Studies|work=University for Development Studies|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-gb}}</ref>=

  • 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{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Finance|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-finance/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=QUAPU|url=https://uds.edu.gh/dapqa/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of International Relations and Advancement{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=International Relation|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-international-relations-and-advancement/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Estates{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Estate|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-estates/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of ICT{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=ICT|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-ict/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Internal Audit{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Audit|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-internal-audit/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Works and Physical Development{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Works|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-works-and-physical-development/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Community Relations and Outreach Programmes (DCROP){{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=DCROP|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-community-relations-and-outreach-programmes-dcrop/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Procurement{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Procurement|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-procurement/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Health Services
  • Directorate of Sports{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Sports|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-sports/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • Directorate of Colleges of Education Affiliation{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Affiliations|url=https://uds.edu.gh/directorate-of-colleges-of-education-affiliation/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}

Campuses

  • Nyankpala, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Physical Science and the School of Engineering.
  • 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).
  • Tamale Campus, Dungu, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Public health and The Faculty of Education{{Cite news|url=http://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/faculties-and-schools|title=FACULTIES & SCHOOLS - University for Development Studies|work=University for Development Studies|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-gb}}{{Cite web |title=Senior Staff Association ensuring members comply with strike at UDS - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/senior-staff-association-ensuring-members-comply-with-strike-at-uds/ |access-date=2021-05-22 |website=Myjoyonline |date=21 May 2021 |language=en-US}}

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){{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Prof. R. B. Bening|url=https://uds.edu.gh/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/prof-r-b-bening-vc.jpg|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}
  • 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){{cite news|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=126766 |title=UDS improved tremendously - Kaburise |access-date=2007-07-07 |work=General News of Friday, 6 July 2007 |publisher=Ghana Home Page}}
  • Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 – 2015){{cite news |url=http://www.newtimes.com.gh/story/1253 |title=WHO'LL BE KNUST V.C.? |access-date=2010-04-15 |work=General News of Thursday, 6 July 2007 |publisher=The Ghanaian Times Home Page}}
  • Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye (October 1, 2015 – 2022)
  • Prof. Seidu Al-hassan (September 1, 2022 – Present)

See also

References

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Sources

  • [http://www.ghanauniversities.com/university_detail.php?id=4 Universities of Ghana Overseas Office]
  • [http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/education/tamale.html Ghanaweb.com]
  • [http://www.uds.edu.gh Official UDS website]

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