The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Leeds to promote academic excellence.

The focus of the new collaboration between UCC and the University of Leeds is to promote the development of collaborative research projects, and the exchange of publications and other materials of common interest.

In addition, the institutions will hold exchange programmes for academic staff and students, and organise joint conferences and seminars, amongst others.

The signing of the MOU between the two top-tier universities took place on the campus of UCC, with representatives from both institutions in attendance. 

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene, signed on behalf of UCC while the Dean for Global Engagement at the University of Leeds, Prof, Manuel Barcia, signed on behalf of his university.

Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene and Dean for Global Engagement at the University of Leeds, Prof, Manuel Barcia signing the partnership agreement

Prof. Boohene said the agreement demonstrated UCC’s commitment to international collaboration and academic excellence.

She reiterated that the most important thing for tertiary education was forging collaborations in academia.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor gave an assurance that the University would abide by the terms and conditions contained in the MoU.

Expressing excitement about the partnership agreement, Prof, Manuel Barcia said the University of Leeds considered several factors before choosing UCC for the partnership.

He hailed UCC for emerging as the number one University in Ghana, West Africa and among the top 10 universities in Africa.

The teams from the University of Leeds and UCC in a group shot after the agreement signing

Prof. Barcia added that Leeds University was justly proud to partner with UCC, saying it would pave the way for the two parties to work together for mutual benefit.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC