Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) has taken a significant step toward advancing STEM education and technological innovation with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC). The launch event, which brought together corporate partners, high school administrators, and esteemed faculty, showcased the university’s commitment to equipping students with the skills and tools to thrive in the digital age.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr Emmanuel Arthur, CEO and Provost of Lancaster University Ghana. In his speech, Dr. Arthur reassured high school heads and administrators of LUG’s unwavering commitment to providing a truly global university experience. He emphasized that the Emerging Technologies Centre will serve as an essential hub for STEM immersion, ensuring that all students, regardless of their field of study, gain exposure to emerging technologies. He further announced that LUG will be organizing boot camps for prospective students, giving them direct access to the Emerging Technologies Centre’s advanced learning environment.
Following Dr. Arthur’s remarks, Deputy Provost Prof. Cynthia Forson delivered an address in which she highlighted the Emerging Technologies Centre’s role in artificial intelligence (AI) immersion and interdisciplinary learning. She extended her gratitude to the founder of Transnational Academic Group (TAG) for their vision and commitment to bringing this transformative project to life.
A guided tour of the Emerging Technologies Centre followed the speeches, allowing corporate partners and high school administrators to experience the facility’s cutting-edge offerings firsthand. Mr. Dominic Forson, a counsellor from Al-Ryan International School, was particularly impressed, stating, “I haven’t seen anything like this in the country. Lancaster University Ghana has truly set a new benchmark.”
The Emerging Technologies Centre (Emerging Technologies Centre) is designed to redefine research and hands-on learning at Lancaster University Ghana. Featuring AI-driven robotics, virtual reality (VR), blockchain simulations, and IoT technologies, the Emerging Technologies Centre provides students and researchers with an unparalleled platform for experimentation and collaboration.
Some of the key technologies within the Emerging Technologies Centre include:
- Unitree Go2 EDU and Mercury X1 humanoid robots: Enabling research in human-robot collaboration, machine learning, and autonomous navigation.
- MyCobot robotic arms: Providing hands-on training in automation, robotic programming, and industrial robotics.
- Volterra V One Printed Circuit Board Printer: Accelerating hardware development for IoT and embedded systems.
- Meta Quest 3 headsets: Enhancing educational simulations and experiential learning across disciplines.
- AI Maker Space and IoT learning kits: Facilitating real-world applications in environmental studies, business analytics, and social sciences.
- Blockchain simulation kits: Supporting research in finance, economics, and smart contract applications.
Beyond supporting the Computer Science Department, the Emerging Technologies Centre fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling students across all faculties to integrate technology into their studies and future careers.
The unveiling of the Emerging Technologies Centre is just beginning. Lancaster University Ghana envisions the centre as a launchpad for industry partnerships, student-led projects, and groundbreaking research. Lancaster University Ghana is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s technological transformation by equipping students with future-ready skills.
As the university continues to expand its commitment to innovation, research, and STEM education, the Emerging Technologies Centre stands as a beacon of progress—empowering students to redefine the future and push the boundaries of technological advancements.
