Professor Christian Agyare Urges Fresh Graduate Students to Uphold Research Excellence and Ethical Standards
The College of Health Sciences (CHS), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has urged newly admitted graduate students to uphold the high academic and ethical standards of the College, particularly in research output and grant acquisition.
The call was made by the Provost of the College, Professor Christian Agyare, at the Fresh Graduate Students’ Orientation Programme held on 20th and 21st January 2026 at the Great Hall, KNUST.
Addressing the students, Professor Agyare highlighted the College’s significant contribution to the University’s research profile, noting that the College of Health Sciences accounts for about 52% of KNUST’s total research output and grants. He encouraged the fresh graduate students to see themselves as key contributors to sustaining and improving this record.
He stressed that postgraduate students must take active ownership of their research, working closely with their supervisors throughout the research process. According to him, students are expected to begin manuscript preparation early in their training, adding that the College recognizes and acknowledges the intellectual contributions of graduate students as authors of published research produced during their programmes.
Professor Agyare cautioned students against unethical practices, particularly the act of contracting individuals to undertake their entire research work, describing such actions as contrary to academic ethics and the essence of postgraduate training. He urged students to own their work and focus on producing impactful and credible research that contributes meaningfully to knowledge and national development.
The Provost further advised the students to remain committed to their programmes, reminding them that their admission into the College was a testament to their academic capacity and potential to succeed. He encouraged them to build strong professional and academic networks during their period of study and to develop clear plans to guide them through their postgraduate journey.
The two-day orientation programme, as outlined in the programme schedule, provided students with important insights into postgraduate studies at the College, expectations, academic regulations, research ethics, and available support systems. The event formed part of the College’s efforts to properly integrate new graduate students into academic life and equip them with the knowledge and guidance needed for a successful postgraduate experience at KNUST.
