University of Ghana postpones reopening for 2026/2027 academic year amid GAUA strike
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The University of Ghana has officially postponed the reopening of its 2026/2027 academic year, which was originally set for Monday, October 12, 2026. The decision follows weeks of mounting operational strain caused by the ongoing industrial action led by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA). The strike […]
The University of Ghana has postponed the start of its 2026/2027 academic year, originally set for October 12, 2026. This decision follows weeks of industrial action led by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), which has crippled administrative operations at the campus. The strike, centered on unresolved disputes over salary structures, market premiums, and conditions of service, has halted first-semester registration and primary institutional services.
University leadership had suspended student registration due to the walkout and warned of potential instability if the strike continues. Although the official notice did not explicitly state the reason for the delay, management acknowledged that the operational standstill was directly linked to the strike. Students are instructed to continue with their online academic enrollment, following the established registration guidelines.
KNUST, another prominent university, has also indefinitely postponed its academic year due to the same labor dispute, affecting essential functions like admissions and student housing allocation. Both universities are urging affected parties to monitor official communications for further updates.
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