UGBS Faculty Participates in the Second TeProD Project Meeting in Namibia
Faculty from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), together with some UG staff, joined other representatives from partner institutions for the second meeting of the TeProD Project, held from 26th to 30th May 2025 in Namibia. The meeting was hosted by the International University of Management (IUM) at its Windhoek campus and later at the Atlantic Villa Guest House in Swakopmund. The TeProD Project, which focuses on integrating digital transformation with sustainability goals within higher education institutions (HEIs), brought together partners from the University of Ghana (UG), the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (HHUAS) in Finland, the Technical University of Kosice (TUKE) in Slovakia, and the host institution, IUM Namibia.
Representing the University of Ghana were Prof. Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, Prof. Owusu Acheampong, Dr. Abeeku Sam Edu from the Department of Organisational Management Information Systems, UGBS, Dr. Samuel Atarah from the Department of Physics, and Ms. Victoria Dzifa Oklu, the project administrator. The meeting served as a platform for partners to assess the progress of work packages, clarify outstanding deliverables, and plan next steps in advancing the project's objectives. Participants engaged in a series of collaborative sessions, including a Pedagogical Co-Creation Workshop held in Swakopmund. The workshop was facilitated by experts from Namibia and South Africa and focused on the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and its application in integrating digital tools and sustainability into teaching and learning practices.
A key highlight of the event was a formal reception hosted by Prof. Osmund Damian Mwandemele, Vice Chancellor of IUM, who reiterated the university’s commitment to the TeProD Project. He underscored the crucial role of HEIs in fostering innovation and environmental responsibility and called for the integration of sustainability and digital literacy into academic curricula to prepare students for future challenges.
The Centre for Improved Institutional Performance (CIIP), represented by its Head, Ms. Lee Ntinda, also expressed support for the project. CIIP is committed to facilitating workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities to promote the project’s goals. As part of the public engagement efforts, the team featured on a live session on IUM Radio to share insights into the project’s aims and benefits.
Beyond the formal meetings, participants visited sites of ecological and educational interest, including Cape Cross, the University of Namibia’s Sam Nujoma Campus, and Dune 7. These visits provided participants with firsthand insights into Namibia’s environmental landscape and its relevance to sustainable development. The second TeProD project meeting not only strengthened the collaboration between partner institutions but also reaffirmed their shared commitment to championing inclusive and innovative strategies for digital and green transitions within higher education.