# University College of Water Science and Engineering > Be Inspired Be Future Ready ## Pages - [2025 Season's Greetings](https://uwse.edu.gh/2025-seasons-greetings/): Dear UWSE Community, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we extend our warmest season’s greetings to each member of our vibrant community. On behalf of the University College of Water Science and Engineering, I wish to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated Governing Board members, whose visionary leadership continues to guide our institution toward excellence. We also thank our valued partners, collaborators, and stakeholders whose unwavering support has been instrumental in advancing our mission. The year 2025 has been one of significant milestones and growth for UWSE. As we celebrate our achievements and reflect on the […] - [Partner with CALIBRATE 2026](https://uwse.edu.gh/sponsor-calibrate-2026-2/): Partner With CALIBRATE 2026 Join leading organizations investing in Africa’s climate future. Connect with 200+ delegates from 20+ countries. Sponsorship Packages Choose the package that aligns with your impact goals MOST PRESTIGIOUS Platinum Climate Champion GHS 100,000 Premier Benefits: ✓ Title Sponsor Recognition ✓ 10 VIP Registrations ✓ 20-minute Keynote Address ✓ Premium Booth (10m×10m) ✓ All Media Coverage ✓ VIP Reception Access ✓ Branded Excursion SECURE SPOT BEST VALUE Gold Innovation Leader GHS 50,000 Key Benefits: ✓ Prominent Logo Placement ✓ 6 Complimentary Registrations ✓ 10-minute Speaking Slot ✓ Panel Moderator Role ✓ Standard Booth (6m×6m) ✓ VIP Reception […] - [CALIBRATE + 2026 Call for Contributions](https://uwse.edu.gh/calibrate-2026-call-for-contributions/):   Call for Contributions CALIBRATE 2026: Scaling Climate Solutions We invite researchers, innovators, and practitioners to contribute to Africa’s premier climate entrepreneurship summit through research papers and innovation showcases. May 21-23, 2026 | Accra, Ghana Important Deadlines Research Papers Abstract Submission: January 31, 2026 Notification: February 28, 2026 Full Paper Deadline: April 15, 2026 Final Revisions: May 10, 2026 Innovation Showcase Application Opens: December 3, 2025 Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 Selection Notification: April 1, 2026 Pitch Competition: May 22, 2026 Contribution Tracks Choose your track and contribute to Africa’s climate future Research Papers Academic Contributions Publication Opportunity Selected papers […] - [CALIBRATE+ 2026](https://uwse.edu.gh/calibrate-2026-2/): CALIBRATE 2026 Scaling Climate Solutions: From Innovation to Implementation May 21-23, 2026 | Accra, Ghana REGISTER NOW VIEW AGENDA BECOME A SPONSOR 200+ Delegates Expected 50+ Climate Innovations 3 Days of Impact 20+ Countries Represented 200+ Delegates Expected 50+ Climate Innovations 3 Days of Impact 20+ Countries Represented Africa’s Premier Climate Entrepreneurship Summit Building on the success of CALIBRATE 2024 and 2025, we’re bringing together climate entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and policymakers for our first in-person continental gathering. This is where African climate innovation meets global opportunity. Why Attend CALIBRATE 2026? ● Innovation Showcase Experience 50+ cutting-edge climate solutions from across […] - [Registration](https://uwse.edu.gh/registration/) - [My Account](https://uwse.edu.gh/my-account/) - [Professional Course in Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement](https://uwse.edu.gh/professional-course-in-land-acquisition-and-involuntary-resettlement/): University College of Water Science and Engineering, GhanaIn Strategic Partnership with Nature Today and Green WaterHut Course Overview Dates: October 27th to 31st , 2025Location: School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, Accra, GhanaDuration: 5 Days Why This Course Matters Land acquisition and involuntary resettlement are critical components of development projects worldwide. With increasing infrastructure development and urbanization, the need for qualified professionals who can manage these processes ethically, legally, and sustainably has never been greater. This course equips participants with essential skills to navigate complex land acquisition processes while protecting the rights and livelihoods of affected communities. Brochure: Target Audience […] - [Professional Course In Occupational Health & Safety Management](https://uwse.edu.gh/professional-course-in-occupational-health-safety-management/): University College of Water Science and Engineering, GhanaIn Strategic Partnership with Nature Today and Green WaterHut Course Overview Dates: October 20th – 24th, 2025Location: School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, Accra, GhanaDuration: 5 Days Why This Course Matters Workplace injuries and safety risks are on the rise, and professionals with certified skills in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) are in high demand across all sectors. Whether you’re in engineering, construction, health, manufacturing, or HR, this program equips you with the tools to protect lives, ensure compliance, and improve organizational performance. Brochure: Target Audience This course is designed for professionals whose […] - [SHORT COURSES](https://uwse.edu.gh/short-courses/) - [International Day Celebrations](https://uwse.edu.gh/international-day-celebrations/) - [CALIBRATE 2025](https://uwse.edu.gh/calibrate-2025/): CALIBRATE: Climate Action Leaders In Business – Raising African Talent & Enterprise Conference Vision The 2025 conference maintains its core mission of bridging the gap between research and practical implementation, while specifically empowering young entrepreneurs to develop scalable climate solutions. This platform unites Africa’s emerging business leaders, climate researchers, and innovators who are pioneering market-based approaches to environmental challenges. Theme: “Climate Entrepreneurship: Young African Solutions for Global Climate Action” This theme celebrates the innovative spirit of young African entrepreneurs while acknowledging their crucial role in addressing climate challenges. The conference focuses on transforming climate-related challenges into viable business opportunities that […] - [Webinars 2025](https://uwse.edu.gh/webinars-2025/) - [CONFERENCES](https://uwse.edu.gh/conferences/) - [Webinars](https://uwse.edu.gh/webinars-2/) - [Interim Governing Board](https://uwse.edu.gh/interim-governing-board/): Douglas Cripe || Switzerland || Experienced Scientific and Technical Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the Earth observations, climate change, information technology and services industry. Skilled in Climate research, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Data Analysis and Web applications. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. focused in Geography (Climatology) from Kent State University. Bapon Fakhruddin || South Korea || A leading expert on climate resilience. He has over 22 years of experience advising governments and organizations around the world on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. As a hydrometeorologist, his specialty is in climate risk […] - [Virtual Internships 2025](https://uwse.edu.gh/virtual-internships-2025/): We have received an overwhelming number of talented intern applicants this year. As a result, we are pausing our internship recruitment process until mid-2025. Please check back for future updates on internship opportunities. - [Interns](https://uwse.edu.gh/interns/) - [Webinars 2024](https://uwse.edu.gh/webinars/) - [Careers](https://uwse.edu.gh/careers-2/) - [Employee Circle Grid](https://uwse.edu.gh/employee-circle-grid/): [employee_circle_grid] - [Employee Circle Panel Grid](https://uwse.edu.gh/employee-circle-panel-grid/): [employee_circle_panel_grid] - [Employee Search](https://uwse.edu.gh/employee-search/): [search_employees] - [Password Reset](https://uwse.edu.gh/password-reset/): [wppb-recover-password] - [Edit Profile](https://uwse.edu.gh/edit-profile/): [wppb-edit-profile] - [Register](https://uwse.edu.gh/register-2/): [wppb-register] - [Users List Item](https://uwse.edu.gh/user-list-item/): [uwp_users_item] - [Users](https://uwse.edu.gh/users/): [uwp_users] - [Profile](https://uwse.edu.gh/profile/): [uwp_profile] - [Change Password](https://uwse.edu.gh/change/): [uwp_change] - [Reset Password](https://uwse.edu.gh/reset/): [uwp_reset] - [Forgot Password?](https://uwse.edu.gh/forgot/): [uwp_forgot] - [Account](https://uwse.edu.gh/account/): [uwp_account] - [Log in](https://uwse.edu.gh/login/): [uwp_login] - [Register](https://uwse.edu.gh/register/): [uwp_register] - [Virtual Internship](https://uwse.edu.gh/virtual-internship/) - [E-Library](https://uwse.edu.gh/e-library/) - [Conference Programme](https://uwse.edu.gh/conference-programme/): The MS Teams registration for the conference is now available here. The draft conference agenda is available below. - [Term Conditions](https://uwse.edu.gh/lp-term-conditions/) - [Become A Teacher](https://uwse.edu.gh/lp-become-a-teacher/) - [Instructor](https://uwse.edu.gh/instructor/) - [Instructors](https://uwse.edu.gh/instructors/) - [All Courses](https://uwse.edu.gh/courses/) - [Profile](https://uwse.edu.gh/lp-profile/) - [Checkout](https://uwse.edu.gh/lp-checkout/) - [Courses](https://uwse.edu.gh/learn-manager-courses/): [jslearnmanager page=”5″] - [Workshop on Agrivoltaic Technology](https://uwse.edu.gh/workshop-on-agrivoltaic-technology/): Agrivoltaic Technology in Drylands of West Africa: Strengthening National Innovation Systems for Diffusion and Market Development at the WaterEnergy-Food Nexus Dr. Gyilbag Amatus recently participated in a workshop focused on Agrivoltaic in West Africa, specifically addressing the project “Agrivoltaic Technology in the Drylands of West Africa: Strengthening National Innovation Systems for Diffusion and Market Development at the Water-Energy-Food Nexus.”   The workshop was held within the premises of the Modern City Hotel, Tamale, on March 7th, 2024. The workshop’s agenda included several key activities aimed at understanding and advancing agrivoltaic technology in the region. The session commenced with an overview of […] - [Novel IoT Workshop](https://uwse.edu.gh/novel-iot-workshop/): Installation and use of IoT-based Sensors for Real-time Monitoring of Pollution in Surface Water Bodies in Ile-Ife, Nigeria The novel workshop, jointly organized by West and Central African Research Education Network (WACREN), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), and the Institute of Ecological and Environmental Studies (IEES) of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria, was held within the premises of OAU from February 19 to 23, 2024. Amid concerns about water quality due to population growth, urbanization, and climate change impacts, Nigeria hosted the groundbreaking workshop aimed at addressing these challenges head-on. The event brought together experts […] - [BACKGROUND](https://uwse.edu.gh/background/): Africa has a vibrant community of young, dedicated, and ambitious researchers whose innovative and entrepreneurial endeavors are not highlighted and publicized, which consequently does not shape public opinion or benefit the populace. These young and vibrant African researchers and innovators, who consistently call for and propose innovative solutions to the continent’s climate challenges, need a veritable platform to discuss and propose solutions that are sustainable and futuristic in perspective. This conference, whose main vision is to transcend academic boundaries and directly impact communities, adopts the paradigm “From Research to Practice” and focuses on empowering young researchers and entrepreneurs to develop […] - [CALL FOR ABSTRACT](https://uwse.edu.gh/call-for-abstract/): The call for abstracts for the conference invites submissions that focus on innovative solutions, research, case studies, and best practices related to youth entrepreneurship, sustainability, and climate action in Africa. Potential topics for paper submissions may include, but are not limited to: Authors are encouraged to submit original research, case studies, policy analyses, and practical insights that contribute to the ongoing dialogue on empowering African youth to drive sustainable economic development through entrepreneurship and climate action. Submissions should demonstrate a clear link to the conference theme and offer actionable recommendations for promoting a greener, more prosperous future for the continent. […] - [STUDENTS](https://uwse.edu.gh/students/) - [ADMISSIONS](https://uwse.edu.gh/admissions-3/): Coming Soon! - [Centre for Multilateral Development Studies](https://uwse.edu.gh/centre-for-multilateral-development-studies/): The Centre serves as an interdisciplinary in development studies focused on the climate – water – energy – food (CWEF) nexus. The Centre aims at understanding complex issues that are intrinsically interconnected in our world and within Sub – Saharan Africa, through the lens of addressing sustainable development objectives. Research and other activities will also provide scientific support for development studies focused on CWEF through addressing their process and impacts from a social, cultural, environmental, ecological and political perspective; as well as provide local and global understanding of the people, organizations, practices and knowledge arising from development – related activities […] - [OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS](https://uwse.edu.gh/office-of-student-affairs/) - [OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT](https://uwse.edu.gh/office-of-the-president-2/) - [OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR](https://uwse.edu.gh/office-of-the-registrar/) - [OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT](https://uwse.edu.gh/office-of-the-president/) - [University College Council](https://uwse.edu.gh/university-college-council/) - [Mentorship Programme](https://uwse.edu.gh/mentorship-programme/) - [Nature Based Solutions](https://uwse.edu.gh/nature-based-solutions/) - [Prospective Faculty Member](https://uwse.edu.gh/prospective-faculty-member/) - [Prospective Student](https://uwse.edu.gh/prospective-student/) - [HOME](https://uwse.edu.gh/) - [Imagine Our World](https://uwse.edu.gh/imagineourworld/): African would continue to host more and more young people, it is apparently clear that even government of various countries are stressed to keep up with the creation of new jobs, what our training institutions? Could our training institutions up their speed in this regard to cater of the thousand of challenges (hunger, food insecurity, climate extremes, disasters, etc.) that beset the continent. In UCWSE, we believe that every challenge or problem in Ghana and rest of Africa is an opportunity for a transformative new industry. We are sure that every young student in Africa if giving the necessary mentorship, […] - [CONTACT US](https://uwse.edu.gh/contact-us/) - [INNOVATION PARK](https://uwse.edu.gh/innovation-park/): We are open to industries (national and international) that are willing to align their business ventures with our programmes as a win-win for supporting the new generation of engineers, leaders and managers. As a result, we have reserved our innovation park for businesses to co-develop with us, if interested, join us today for a discussion by filling up the request below. - [Centre for Power and Mobility](https://uwse.edu.gh/centre-for-power-and-mobility/): This Centre is researching to improve power and mobility services in Ghana and Africa by integrating emerging technologies while at the same time taking into considerations the socio-cultural dynamics of the people. - [Centre for Automation & Robotics](https://uwse.edu.gh/centre-for-automation-robotics/): The emerging automation and robotics are crucial for supporting manufacturing and work sectors across every industry. This Centre specialises in developing tailored-made solutions for the Agriculture, Transport, Health and Lifestyle Dynamics. - [Centre for Nature Inspired Solutions](https://uwse.edu.gh/centre-for-nature-inspired-solutions/): This Centre is focussed on developing indigenous solutions as business end services across the various sectors such as health, energy and construction industries. - [RESEARCH](https://uwse.edu.gh/research/) - [RIVERSCREWS SOLUTIONS](https://uwse.edu.gh/riverscrews-solutions/) - [3A ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS](https://uwse.edu.gh/3a-environmental-solutions/) - [GREEN WATERHUT](https://uwse.edu.gh/green-waterhut/) - [E-SCHOOL](https://uwse.edu.gh/e-school/) - [COMMUNITY SERVICE](https://uwse.edu.gh/community-service/) - [CAREERS](https://uwse.edu.gh/careers/): Regardless of the distance and country, we have a one-world, and we believe that, every one can contribute to make the dreams of the next generation come true, through an inclusive and transformative educational support scheme. If interested, kindly fill in the form. - [ADMISSIONS](https://uwse.edu.gh/admissions-2/): Exciting Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes to be announced soon! - [ADMISSIONS](https://uwse.edu.gh/admissions/) - [School of Arts and Careers](https://uwse.edu.gh/school-of-arts-and-careers/): This school is focussed on developing the soft skills for every student with fundamental practical exposure to robust programming language, business ideas conceptualisation and financial proposal development and the creating the possibility for business incubation and idealisation. - [School of Design and Automation](https://uwse.edu.gh/school-of-design-and-automation/): This School is focussed on bachelor to postgraduate training in providing cost effective solutions for supporting the design and manufacturing, software and communications industries with practical hands-on advances in fluid technology and engineering by blending art, science and emerging information technologies. - [School of Water and Food Engineering](https://uwse.edu.gh/school-of-water-and-food-engineering/): This School is focussed on bachelor to postgraduate training in soft engineering possibilities for support energy and food security needs. The culture of indigenous knowledge blending with advances in Artificial Intelligence are coined as the foundation of every programme curved in this School. - [ACADEMICS](https://uwse.edu.gh/academics/) - [Community Values](https://uwse.edu.gh/community-values/): We thrive to co-design and co-developed new ideas with our communities near and far at saving our precious nature resources, while developing innovative solutions to make life comfortable through continuous learning, research and listening to the needs of our immediate environment. - [Core Values](https://uwse.edu.gh/core-values/): INSPIRED: - [Mission](https://uwse.edu.gh/mission/): Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic and collaborative environment that promotes cutting-edge research, fosters innovation, and provides world-class education in engineering and technologies. Through strategic international partnerships and knowledge exchange, we aim to empower individuals, industries, and communities across Africa, driving socio-economic growth and addressing the continent’s most pressing challenges. - [Vision](https://uwse.edu.gh/vision/): A Pan-African centre of excellence in research and innovation for transformative engineering nature-based solutions in support of sustainable development. - [History & Milestones](https://uwse.edu.gh/history-milestones/): Inspired on the February 2023, the need to reach out to intensify the education on the water science and engineering can not be overemphasized. The University College of Water Science and Engineering, is fully registered with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Ghana Registrar General Department with registration no. Reg. No. CS136260823. The UCWSE intends to run bachelor and postgraduate programmes tailored at empowering the students with advanced engineering skills with the core foundation of emerging AI and computational advantage while promoting the nurturing the entrepreneurial skill-set of every student. - [ABOUT US](https://uwse.edu.gh/about-us/): Our Story The University College of Water Science and Engineering (UWSE) is a private institution based in Ghana. Its establishment in February 2023 is in response to the imperative to contribute towards attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Sub – Saharan Africa region through the intensification of water science and engineering education. The University College of Water Science and Engineering, is fully registered with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Ghana Registrar General Department (Registration. No. CS136260823). 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