TTU crowned Overall Best Innovator at ARCTUG 2026

Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has been adjudged the Overall Best Technical University Innovator at the 4th Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities of Ghana (ARCTUG 2026). Cape Coast Technical University placed second, while Ho Technical University secured third place. The awards were presented during the ARCTUG 2026 Dinner and Awards Night held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Essipong Grove Resort in Takoradi.

Dr. Aba Atta Eyison won the award in Agriculture, Applied Sciences and Sustainable Innovation, while Francis Bukari and Fuseini Harawi received top honours in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Inclusive Education in TVET. Prof. Bruce Amartey won the Creative Arts, Tourism and Cultural Industries for Sustainability category. The Vice-Chancellor of Takoradi Technical University, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, said TTU's overall victory reflects years of investment in research, innovation, industry collaboration and staff development, adding that the university remains committed to advancing practical, solution-oriented research.

The Chairman of the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities-Ghana (VCTU-G), Ing. Prof. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, said ARCTUG remains an important platform for promoting applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship and technology transfer within the technical university system. He noted that technical universities must continue to generate practical solutions to national challenges through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).