The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) successfully hosted a five-day training workshop under the European Union co-funded ImPreSSion project from 8th to 12th September, 2025. The ImPreSSion project, which runs for three years, is designed to strengthen Ghana’s higher education system by embedding green solutions, sustainability modules, and digital transformation into academic programs. Within this framework, UENR leads the energy component, while the University of Ghana and the University of Environment and Sustainable Development are responsible for agriculture and water, respectively.
The workshop at UENR specifically targeted faculty members and technical staff, including specialists in digital and communication support. Training sessions covered curriculum enhancement, modern pedagogical approaches, and the integration of digital tools to improve teaching and research delivery in water, energy, and agriculture-related programs. The program also equipped participants with technical skills to manage digital learning platforms and communication systems that support sustainability-focused education.
Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, Vice Chancellor of UENR, described the training as a timely and strategic intervention that aligns with the university’s mission to innovate in energy and sustainability education. Professor Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi, Pro Vice Chancellor and Project Lead for the UENR Team, emphasised that equipping both academic and technical staff was essential to building the capacity of the institutions to train graduates capable of tackling Ghana’s pressing challenges in energy, water, and agriculture. In attendance supporting the event were Dr Mrs Georgina Asi Owusu, University Registrar, Prof. Samuel Gyamfi, Director ACE – Regional Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES), and Prof. John Kuwornu, Former Pro-Vice Chancellor.
The event created an opportunity for knowledge exchange, exposure to international best practices, and hands-on learning with digital technologies. By focusing on both faculty and technical staff, the workshop ensured that improvements go beyond curriculum design to include the infrastructure and support systems needed to deliver quality education. The outcomes are expected to directly contribute to Ghana’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goals 2, 6, and 7, while preparing a stronger institutional base for teaching, research, and innovation in clean energy and sustainable resource management.
Activities during the week included:
Engagement with UENR management and media dissemination
Introduction sessions on workshop logistics and university campus tours
Visits to learning and video studios, with feedback on MOOC assignments
Practical sessions on video recordings, including the use of AI video production tools
Content development for online teaching modules and H5P assignments
Training on LMS implementation and digital teaching integration
Recording of AI avatars for selected lecturers
Project meetings to review progress, challenges, and future directions
A field trip to the Bui Power Generation Station hosted by Bui Power Authority
