The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for West African Studies at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (CWAS-UESTC) and Chengdu GOLDISC Health Data Technology Co. Ltd. to deepen academic and research collaboration. 

The agreement provides a framework for student and staff exchanges, capacity-building initiatives, joint education and research projects, and the sharing of scholarly materials and information.

The signing ceremony, held at the Council Chamber of UCC, was attended by high-level officials from the three institutions.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, signed on behalf of the University, while Prof. Zhao Shurong, Director of CWAS-UESTC, and Mr. Xianbo Liu, Manager of GOLDISC, initialled for their respective organisations.

Prof. Zhao Shurong exchanging the MoU with Prof. Denis Aheto

Prior to the signing, Prof. Zhao expressed her satisfaction with the partnership, noting that the collaboration would promote cooperative research in Medical Digital Imaging. 

She explained that its applications extend beyond medical imaging to include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, CT scanning software, and histopathology, among others.

Prof. Zhao emphasised that securing research funding for both academic and hospital-based projects would be a shared responsibility between GOLDISC and UCC.

Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Aheto underscored the importance of the collaboration in advancing public health and fostering innovation. 

He assured that UCC would uphold the terms of the MoU and leverage the partnership to empower students and staff to develop impactful solutions for national development.

Prof. Aheto also revealed that the agreement would pave the way for certification programmes and professional training workshops, benefiting both staff and students.

“We are proud to partner with CWAS of UESTC and GOLDISC. This collaboration has the potential to transform ideas into solutions that will impact Ghana's health sector and beyond,” he stated.