Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana

It’s here! The @EarthScienceUG proudly presents to you #DESNewsletter2025 - a celebration of research, discovery, and legacy. Scan the QR code for the full release / Read the full release via || shorturl.at/wGzGr #EarthScienceUG

Eid Mubarak to Muslims all over the globe! May this special occasion bring you peace, joy and prosperity. Wishing you a happy Eid marked by renewal, forgiveness and unity. #EarthScienceUG

methods significantly improves groundwater assessment in data-scarce regions like the Volta Basin. Read more via || lnkd.in/dXC-meHR #EarthScienceUG #DESResearch 4/4

largely influenced by lake-water changes. Recharge estimates from satellites aligned with well data, while GLDAS showed slightly larger seasonal swings and only weak links to extreme rainfall. The authors concluded that integrating satellite observations with conventional 3/4

The Volta Basin, which extends across six West African countries, is a vital water resource particularly in Ghana and Burkina Faso. This study, conducted by our faculty member Prof. Sandow Mark Yidana and nine other researchers, used a multi-source approach to quantify and 1/4

A few minutes to go! Kindly check your email to access the link to join the webinar if you’ve registered. See you there! #EarthScienceUG

Register for #EarthScienceUG short courses! These 5-day intensive courses are designed for geoscience professionals who desire to upgrade their technical expertise. Check the attached flyer for more details. #EarthScienceUG

Can we describe lead poisoning as an environmental injustice? Catch us live on March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM prompt for this insightful webinar featuring our faculty members, Prof. @sayloh14 and Dr. Marian Selorm Sapah. Remember to scan the QR code to register! #EarthScienceUG

thereby contributing meaningfully to sustainable environmental management and development. Read more via || shorturl.at/HNeZP #EarthScienceUG #DESResearch 5/5

ethical awareness. Students interpreted geoethics as moral values, responsible decision-making, and a code of conduct. The study recommends integrating geoethics into school curricula to help shape socially responsible geoscientists who make informed and ethical decisions, 4/5

Building responsible geoscientists through geoethics awareness and education! This paper, authored by our alumnus @DrSCNyarko, our faculty member Prof. @sayloh14 and two other researchers, explores Ghanaian geoscience students’ awareness of ethics in the geosciences and 1/5

Happy birthday to our very own, Dr. @DanielKwayisi! Today we celebrate not only your special day but also your passion, dedication & remarkable contributions to the field of Petrology. May the years ahead be filled with continued joy, good health & success. #EarthScienceUG

Registration is still open for the #EarthScienceUG short courses! Enhance your skills with our 5-day intensive courses, specially designed for geoscience professionals looking to upgrade their technical expertise. Check the attached flyer for more details. #EarthScienceUG

A blessed and happy birthday, Dr. Marian Selorm Sapah! We wish you a year full of joy, continued good health & groundbreaking discoveries. Here’s to many more initiatives promoting geoscience literacy & advancing planetary & space science in Ghana and beyond. #EarthScienceUG

#HappyIndependenceDay to all Ghanaians! As we commemorate this remarkable milestone in our history, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to advance knowledge & contribute meaningfully to national growth & development. “God bless our homeland, Ghana.” #EarthScienceUG

Day 1 of the @TGScompany –@UnivofGh Workshop! Participants were taken through basic procedures in marine seismic surveys, including data acquisition, processing & interpretation, as well as velocity modeling. Check out some highlights below. #EarthScienceUG

The TGS – @UnivofGh Seismic Data Processing Workshop is back! Join us at 8:00AM prompt this Tuesday as we kick off another three days of insightful, hands-on learning and professional development. Don’t miss out if you registered for this training program. #EarthScienceUG