{
  "id": 13683706,
  "title": "KNUST postpones re-opening for 2026/2027 academic year indefinitely over GAUA strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/knust-postpones-re-opening-for-2026-2027-academic-year-indefinitely-13683706",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:12:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/education/knust-postpones-re-opening-for-2026-2027-academic-year-indefinitely-over-gaua-strike"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has indefinitely delayed the resumption of classes for the 2026/2027 academic year, which was originally set for October 13, 2026, due to the ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA). The university's management announced this decision in a press release on October 9, 2026, citing the strike's impact on the institution's smooth functioning and administration. They urged students, parents, guardians, and all other parties involved to take note of this development and expect further updates regarding a revised re-opening date. The university expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and expressed gratitude for the stakeholders' understanding and cooperation. The release was signed by Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, the University Relations Officer, representing the Registrar.",
  "summary": "KNUST has postponed indefinitely its re-opening for the 2026/2027 academic year, set for 13 October, over the ongoing strike by university administrators.",
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "KNUST postpones re-opening for 2026/2027 academic year indefinitely",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/knust-postpones-re-opening-for-2026-2027-academic-year-indefinitely",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:14:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}