UGBS Researchers Secure EU Erasmus+ Grant for Transformative AI-Powered Education Project
The University of Ghana, in collaboration with Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Technical University of Kosice (Slovakia), International University of Management (Namibia), and University of Education (Winneba, Ghana), has secured a 3-year EU Erasmus+ grant for a project titled: "Improving Teachers and Students Professional Development with Twin Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa (TeProD)." This project, valued at €800,000, aims to improve teachers' and students' professional development with a focus on twin transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa. The University of Ghana's project team is led by Prof. Emmanuel Awuni Kolog and Dr. Samuel Atarah and includes Dr. Sam Abeeku Edu and Dr. Acheampong Owusu as Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from the Department of Operations and Management Information Systems (OMIS) of the Business School.
According to Prof. Awuni, the TeProD project aims to enhance the professional development of higher education teachers in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on green and digital transition skills. The project will deliver comprehensive training, curriculum development, advanced teaching methods, and AI-enhanced course content to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices. Through a participatory curriculum development approach, TeProD involves education stakeholders in co-creation activities, ensuring continuous preparedness throughout teachers' careers.
In addition to teacher development, TeProD encompasses staff and student exchanges among partner universities, fostering international collaboration and knowledge sharing. TeProD project will also focus on capacity building for industry professionals, with a strong emphasis on the circular economy and climate change. The project aims to make a meaningful contribution to the development of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa by promoting sustainable and innovative teaching practices that benefit both teachers and students.
The project consists of six work packages, with the University of Ghana leading two and each of the other partners leading one. The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) congratulates the team on achieving this milestone.