At the 2026 Virtual Matriculation Ceremony of KNUST, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson charged newly admitted students to embrace the future responsibly by enrolling in the University’s AI capacity-building programmes. Undergraduates were encouraged to register for Responsible AI Use for All, while postgraduates were urged to take up AI Essentials for All programmes designed to equip students with ethical, practical, and future-ready AI skills. KNUST continues to position its student

The Confucius Institute at KNUST (CI-KNUST) is the primary body offering Chinese language courses, cultural programs, and HSK proficiency exams on campus. Working in collaboration with the Department of Language and Communication Sciences, they offer 8-week Mandarin courses, often located at the CCB building. The Institute also hosts cultural events like the Lantern Festival and Chinese New Year celebrations. Location: Confucius Institute Classroom, 3rd Floor, CCB Building.