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ScienceFriday 4.0 at KNUST is here! Experience the magic of Raman Spectroscopy with Dr. George O. Dwapanyin (University of St Andrews, UK) as shaped laser light reveals concealed samples in sealed containers—no opening needed. Register now via QR code! #ScienceFriday4 #knust

Warm birthday wishes to Mrs. Gifty Nkum, Library Assistant, from all of us at the KNUST Libraries. May your day be filled with joy, good health, and continued success. Thank you for your dedication and valuable contributions to the library and the university community.

Happy New Month & Happy Labour Day, KNUST! May is a new page to level up. We honor the dedication of everyone at KNUST Libraries and across campus. Whether drafting essays or researching, your labor fuels our success. Our resources are ready for you. Show up. Read up. Level up.

@KNUSTGH @YGraphixz KNUST Libraries celebrates a milestone with the launch of 5 storybooks in the Anansesem Museum Collection Project, showing commitment to promoting literacy & cultural heritage.This initiative enhances children’s reading skills & preserves indigenous stories for future generations

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has launched five storybooks under the Anansesem Museum Collection Project, an initiative aimed at improving children’s reading skills through culturally relevant learning materials. Learn more here⬇️ knust.edu.gh/news/news-item…

Chief Executive Officer of Isaac Books and Stationery and Western Pharmacy, Mr. Isaac Owusu, has donated 40 brand-new laptop computers to the ‘Support One Needy Student with One Laptop’ (SONSOL) initiative. Learn more here ⬇️ knust.edu.gh/news/news-item…

Dr. Linus Kweku Labik of the Department of Physics has been awarded a prestigious research grant from Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy (DARA) to support his work on understanding how planets form. The award marks another milestone in Dr. Labik’s academic journey, following his transition from Materials Science to Astrophysics through the Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship in 2024. Learn more here⬇️ knust.edu.gh/news/news-item…

A Ghanaian virtual reality developer and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi alumnus, Mr Edmund Darko, is gaining recognition for his work at the intersection of immersive technology and cultural preservation. Mr Darko holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry from KNUST and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Communication and Media Arts at Ohio University. He is the creator of Reliving Relics, an interactive virtual reality platform that documents and communicates African cultural heritage through experiential storytelling. Learn more here⬇️ knust.edu.gh/news/news-item…

Thank you for making ScienceFriday 3.0 a success. Special appreciation to Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo for an insightful session on eye health, and to all students, faculty, and staff for their active participation and engagement.

He urged Ghanaians to practice good eye care through regular check-ups, protective eyewear, and proper nutrition to help prevent avoidable vision loss.

Dr. Owusu Akuffo highlighted the KNUST Low Vision Centre’s role in supporting people with irreversible vision loss by offering specialized assessments, assistive devices like magnifiers and electronic aids, and training for eye care professionals nationwide.

He stressed that beyond digital eye strain, most vision problems are preventable, noting that nearly 90% can be avoided through early detection and proper care.

He advised maintaining a screen distance of 50–70 cm, positioning it slightly below eye level, blinking more often, ensuring good lighting, and using the correct prescription glasses when needed.

Dr. Owusu Akuffo recommended simple preventive steps, especially the 20-20-20 rule, taking a break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

He added that common symptoms include eye strain, dry or irritated eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain, which many people tend to ignore until they become more severe.

He explained that Computer Vision Syndrome refers to eye and vision problems caused by prolonged screen use. Staring at screens reduces blinking, leading to dry eyes, while constant close focus, glare, and poor posture contribute to eye fatigue and visual stress.

Dr. Akuffo warned that many Ghanaians are unknowingly experiencing eye problems due to prolonged screen use. Extended time on digital devices can cause eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, and reduced productivity and well-being.

KNUST Libraries’ ScienceFriday recently hosted an insightful session with Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Optometry and Visual Science, who highlighted the growing concern of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among young people and professionals.

New week. New page. New possibilities. The best research papers and degrees started with someone who refused to quit. Stop postponing and start drafting your next big idea at the library today! Show up. Read up. Level up. #MondayMotivation #KNUSTLibraries #ReadToLead #KNUST

University Librarian Dr. Richard Bruce Lamptey expressed his appreciation for Dr. Asamoah-Hassan’s continued leadership and support in registering the new arrivals. “We are very happy she is here to support us,” he noted. 🤝📚 #KNUST #Library #Leadership