The University of Ghana has postponed the start of its 2024/2025 academic year, which was initially scheduled for September 26, 2024, due to an ongoing strike by key employee unions, including the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU). The postponement was confirmed in a statement from the Office of the Registrar, issued on September 25, 2024.
The decision leaves students and stakeholders in a state of uncertainty as the university navigates the impact of the industrial action.
The statement indicated that the strike has affected all students and stakeholders of the university, although it did not specify the particular demands or the employee groups involved in the industrial action.
Despite the suspension of regular academic activities, the university confirmed that special programmes would proceed as planned. This suggests that some specific courses or events may continue despite the broader disruption.
The Registrar’s office did not provide a new date for the commencement of the academic year, stating only that it “will be announced in due course.” This uncertainty has raised concerns among students and staff, who are left wondering how the delay might impact the academic calendar, graduation timelines, and other key operations.
The postponement comes at a crucial time, as many students were preparing to begin or resume their studies, leaving them in limbo as they await further updates.
Below is the statement from the Office of the Registrar:
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Story by: Promise Yaa Dakey | universnews.ug.edu.gh
