Over a hundred students have graduated from Lancaster University Ghana in a degree ceremony in the capital Accra.

Lancaster is the first UK university to have its own campus in sub-Saharan Africa in partnership with the Transnational Academic Group.

The degree ceremony was held at the Mӧvenpick Grand Ambassador Hotel, presided over by Lancaster University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education and EDI Professor Sharon Huttly, who told the audience at the ceremony:

“We are committed to producing the graduates Ghana and its neighbours need to fulfil their ambition to grow economically, to be inclusive socially and to bring lasting prosperity to all of their people in the years to come. It may be thousands of miles from Lancaster to Accra but the bridge we are building is strong and it will grow stronger.”

At this year’s graduation, one hundred and six students were awarded Bachelor’s Degrees in the following courses: Economics and International Relations, Politics and International Relations, Accounting and Finance, Computer Studies, Business Studies, Marketing, Psychology and Law.

This cohort is the largest graduating cohort so far, with students from various countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Congo, Benin, Sierra Leone, Angola, Burundi, Ivory Coast, UK and the USA.

Degrees were conferred by Professor Huttly and guests in attendance included Professor Simon Guy, Lancaster’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor Digital, Global and Development, Daniel Adkins, CEO Middle East of Transnational Academic Group, and other faculty from Lancaster University.

At the ceremony, special awards were presented to outstanding students for their academic achievements. These included the Chancellor’s Medal awarded to Muhammad Kassim Balogun and Sharon Okai, for being the most meritorious students each year and The Founders’ Award which recognises students who best embody the values of TAG, and have demonstrated this throughout their time at the University. This Award was presented to Peter Peregbakumo and Richard Alipui.

In addition, the Yaw Busia Memorial Award was given to four outstanding Computer Science students and the Lancaster Award, which recognises students’ extracurricular activities which enhance employability, was presented to nine students.

In addition to the Foundation programme, available Undergraduate courses, and the two-year part-time Executive MBA, LUG is expanding its course offerings with the introduction of the MSc Management, expected to begin in October 2020.

Lancaster University Ghana provides a world class degree in Ghana delivered by exceptional academic staff, with outstanding student support, scholarships, and a family friendly experience. LUG has a distinctive approach to education focusing on helping its graduates develop a creative approach to problem solving, an ethic of service, and the ability to meet the very considerable challenges that lie ahead.

Since its inauguration in 2013, LUG has grown from 67 students to over 500 students, with now over 300 alumni from the campus in Accra. This branch campus offers the same high quality Lancaster degree in Accra. Students have the option of transferring to the UK once they complete their foundation year, as well as the opportunity to participate in many exchange programmes throughout their academic journey. Alumni have gone on to further study in countries such as Mauritius, the UK and USA, and to work in industries such as telecommunication, education, banking and finance and oil and gas, among others.

For over 50 years Lancaster University has been providing world class education to students across the world. Lancaster University holds top ten positions in all major UK league tables and a global league table position inside the top 150 of all universities world-wide.

Out of over 120 UK Universities, Lancaster University is consistently in the top ten and is ranked 8^th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 where it is also International University of the Year. The University also received the UK government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold award for outstanding learning environment and delivering excellent employment outcomes for its students. This is the highest possible rating a university can achieve.

For more information about Lancaster University Ghana, visit www.lancaster.edu.gh or call +233 (0) 30 274 7700