{
  "id": 3524029,
  "title": "University of Ghana immortalises GK Nukunya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/university-of-ghana-immortalises-gk-nukunya",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:28:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/08/26/university-of-ghana-immortalises-gk-nukunya/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Department of Sociology at the University of Ghana, Legon has honored the legacy of Professor Emeritus Godwin Kwaku Nukunya by renaming its Graduate Seminar Room in his memory. The renaming took place during a ceremony held at the Department of Sociology on August 26, 2026.\n\nNukunya, a distinguished anthropologist and former Head of the Department, passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 88. He had studied for his Bachelors Degree in Sociology at the University of Ghana in 1961, and later earned his PhD in Social Anthropology in 1964 from the London School of Economics. His doctoral thesis focused on 'Kinship and Marriage among the Anlo-Ewe'.\n\nThroughout his career, Nukunya made significant contributions to the field of Social Anthropology. He taught all three Social Anthropology courses and authored a widely acclaimed book titled 'Tradition and Change in Ghana'. In addition to his academic pursuits, he held important positions such as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana and served on various university committees and state boards both within and outside Ghana.\n\nAt the ceremony, numerous speakers paid tribute to Nukunya's remarkable achievements and the impact he had on countless students and mentees throughout his illustrious career.",
  "summary": "The Department of Sociology at the University of Ghana, Legon has immortalised Professor Emeritus Godwin Kwaku Nukunya, one of Ghana’s exceptional Anthropologists and a former Head of the Department by renaming its Graduate Seminar Room after him. The post University of Ghana immortalises GK Nukunya appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Ghana honors Professor Emeritus Godwin Kwaku Nukunya",
    "Graduate Seminar Room renamed in Nukunya's memory",
    "Nukunya passed away in 2023 at age 88"
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}