Ghana Academy Of Arts And Sciences - GAAS

07/07/2026

15/06/2026

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) presents an Inaugural Lecture in the Sciences to be delivered by Prof. Samuel A. Debrah, FGA, President of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Topic: Postgraduate Medical Education and Training in Ghana: Now and the Future.

Time: 5:30 PM

Venue: GAAS Secretariat, Airport Residential Area, Accra

Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of postgraduate medical education and training in Ghana.

10/06/2026

We're Hiring!!!

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) is seeking qualified and experienced professionals to join its Secretariat.

Open Positions

Deputy Executive Secretary

HR Officer

Senior Administrative Assistant

Facility Manager

For full details and application instructions, visit:

https://gaas-gh.org/careers/

Know someone who might be interested? Please share this opportunity with them.

08/06/2026

What if a significant portion of Africa's food never reaches our plates?

Join Prof. (Mrs.) Ibok N. Oduro, FGA, Professor of Postharvest Technology at KNUST as she explores the critical issue of food losses and sustainable food systems in her inaugural lecture.

Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: GAAS Secretariat, Airport Residential Area, Accra

Chairperson: Emerita Professor Isabella Akyinbah Quakyi, FGA, President of the Academy.

Attend in person or join virtually.

This lecture promises valuable insights into how science, innovation and policy can help reduce postharvest losses and strengthen food security across Africa.

03/06/2026

GAAS Public Forum 2026 Continues Today

We invite the public to join the final day of the GAAS Public Forum 2026 on the theme:

"Citizens and Democratic Consolidation in Ghana: Rights, Obligations and Duties."

Watch the live stream here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF1okzw1LfQ

Yesterday's discussions focused on "The Citizen as Sovereign in a Democracy: Rights, Obligations and Responsibilities," examining the opportunities and challenges of citizenship in the digital age, the impact of misinformation on democratic participation, and the imperative of placing citizens at the centre of Ghana's democratic development.

Highlights from Day 2 are captured in the accompanying photos.

Today, the conversation concludes with the sub-theme:

"Complicity of Citizen (In)Action in Democratic Reversals: Lessons for Ghana."

Join us as we reflect on the role of citizens in safeguarding democratic gains, promoting accountability, and strengthening democratic governance in Ghana.

02/06/2026

We successfully opened the 2026 Public Forum on the theme:
"Citizens and Democratic Consolidation in Ghana: Rights, Obligations and Duties."
Day 1 focused on "The Imperatives of Citizenship in Sustaining and Consolidating Ghana's Democracy", with insightful presentations on the relationship between citizens, the state, democratic legitimacy, and civic responsibility.
We extend our appreciation to the speakers, chairperson, participants, and online audience for contributing to a rich and engaging discussion.
Missed the session or would like to watch it again? Watch the full recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hYgWNen01I
Join us as the conversation continues today with discussions on:
"The Citizen as Sovereign in a Democracy: Rights, Obligations and Responsibilities."
GAAS Secretariat, Airport Residential Area, Accra @5.30pm

29/05/2026

We were honoured to host the 2026 Ephraim Amu Memorial Lecture on the theme, "Advancing Human Rights Through Music."

Delivering the lecture, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, FGA, Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana and the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, highlighted the transformative power of music as a catalyst for justice, a defender of human dignity and a platform for amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.

He underscored music's enduring role in advocacy, social change and the promotion of fundamental human rights.

Chaired by Emerita Professor Isabella Akyinbah Quakyi, FGA, President of the Academy, the event brought together Fellows, academics, students, policymakers, lawmakers and members of the public for a thought provoking discussion on the intersection of music, culture and human rights.

As we reflect on the enduring legacy of Ephraim Amu, the lecture reaffirmed that music is far more than a form of artistic expression. It is a powerful force for education, advocacy, social transformation and nation building.

Watch the full lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVsYio65uqw