Department of Food Science and Technology Welcomes New Postgraduate Students
The Department of Food Science and Technology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held an orientation programme to familiarise newly admitted postgraduate students with academic requirements, research expectations and professional development opportunities.
The event, held on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at the College of Science, formed part of the Department’s activities to prepare students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
In a welcome address, the Head of Department Prof Jacob Agbenorhevi officially welcomed the students to the Department.
Dr. Janet Quaisie and Dr. Eric Owusu-Mensah took students through postgraduate activities, academic guidelines, programme requirements and examinations, providing an overview of the academic processes governing postgraduate studies.
A session on postgraduate research was facilitated by Prof. (Mrs.) Ibok Oduro and Prof. Isaac Williams Ofosu, who introduced students to the research component of their programmes.
Dr. Nana Baah Pepra-Ameyaw also briefed MSc students on the internship programme, which provides opportunities to gain practical experience in industry and other professional settings.
The programme featured an advisory session with senior faculty members, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session that allowed students to seek clarification on various aspects of their postgraduate studies.
The Department is commited to providing a supportive academic environment and equipping postgraduate students with the knowledge, research skills and practical experience required to contribute meaningfully to the food science and technology sector.
