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HTU to integrate circular economy into academic programmes
By SchoolRegistry Ghana Newsroom ·
The Vice Chancellor of Ho Technical University, Professor Ben Honyenuga, announced that the university will add circular economy principles to its academic programmes. Starting next academic year, each lecturer is expected to include at least one or two circular economy learning outcomes in their courses. The university has also developed curricula and will offer short certificate and professional development courses in circular economy areas. He spoke at the opening of the first Ghana Circular Economy Annual Conference 2026 in Ho, organised by the Ghana Circular Economy Centre and UNIDO with Global Affairs Canada, hosted by HTU.
Key facts
- Professor Ben Honyenuga is the Vice Chancellor of Ho Technical University.
- HTU plans to integrate circular economy principles into its academic programmes.
- Starting next academic year, every lecturer is expected to incorporate at least one or two circular economy-related learning outcomes into their courses.
- The maiden Ghana Circular Economy Annual Conference 2026 was held in Ho.
- The conference was organised by the Ghana Circular Economy Centre and UNIDO in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, hosted by HTU.
- HTU has developed relevant curricula and will roll out short certificate and professional development courses in circular economy-related areas.
What this means for parents and students
From the next academic year, lecturers at Ho Technical University will be required to include at least one or two circular economy learning outcomes in their courses. The university will also offer short certificate and professional development courses in circular economy areas. This is part of a plan announced by the Vice Chancellor to give students skills for the emerging circular economy sector.
Source: Ghana News Agency, 2026. Read the original.
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