{
  "id": 13951534,
  "title": "Educated but unable to communicate? The missing link in Ghana’s University education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/educated-but-unable-to-communicate-the-missing-link-in-ghanas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:19:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/educated-but-unable-to-communicate-the-missing-link-in-ghanas-university-education/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The article highlights a critical issue in Ghana's university education system: the emphasis on producing graduates with impressive academic records but often overlooking their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge. The author argues that university education should equip students with not just knowledge, but also essential communication skills such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing. These skills are vital for students across various academic disciplines, as they enable individuals to interact effectively and convey information accurately. The piece also points out that effective communication is more than just speaking fluent English; it involves four interconnected skills and requires writers to organise ideas according to purpose, audience, and context. The article further discusses the increasing influence of social media on students' writing habits, suggesting that while digital communication offers new opportunities, it also presents challenges in distinguishing between informal and formal communication. Ultimately, the author emphasizes that writing should not be treated merely as an examination requirement but as a lifelong professional skill that needs to be developed and practiced.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/gaua-strike-university-of-ghana-postpones-reopening-for-2026-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:40:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/it-still-surprises-me-gaua-is-on-strike-after-signing-mou-fair-wages",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:01:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "University of Ghana postpones reopening for 2026/2027 academic year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/university-of-ghana-postpones-reopening-for-2026-2027-academic-year",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:14:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}