AMCORE Hosts First In-Person Meeting at UG to Advance Health Research in Africa

Group photograph with the Pro Vice Chancellor, Director and Staff of the Research, Innovation and Development Directorate

ARUA-Guild Multimorbidity Cluster of Research Excellence (AMCoRE) project partners convened for a three-day meeting to review progress, strengthen collaboration, and outline next steps for advancing research and training on the escalating burden of multimorbidity. The gathering brought together AMCORE representatives from the University of Warwick, UK, and their counterparts from the University of Ghana (UG) as part of AMCORE’s engagement strategy to foster deeper research partnerships. The meeting was held at UG, from March 3 to 5, 2025.

Strategic Meetings at Legon Campus, UG

At the Legon campus, the AMCORE team held high-level discussions with the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellors for Academic and Student Affairs, and Research, Innovation and Development — Professors Gordon Awandare and Felix Ankomah Asante, respectively. They also engaged with Professor David Dodoo-Arhin, Director of the Research, Innovation and Development Directorate (RID). These meetings focused on AMCORE’s mission, key achievements, ongoing challenges, and the University of Ghana’s strategic role in sustaining the partnership.

Strategic Meeting at UG Campus
Strategy Meeting with the Pro Vice Chancellor, Director and Staff of the Research, Innovation and Development Directorate

Collaborative Meetings at the College of Health Sciences, Korle Bu Campus

The delegation also visited the Korle Bu campus of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), where they met with the Provost and senior faculty members. Discussions explored shared priorities including faculty and staff exchanges, postgraduate supervision, research collaboration, and joint funding applications.

College of Health Sciences
Group Photograph with the Provost and Senior Officials, College of Health Sciences, UG
Strategy Meeting at College of Health Sciences
Strategy Meeting at the College of Health Sciences, UG
AMCoRE Delegation Interacting with Staff
AMCoRE Delegation Interacting with Staff from the College of Health Sciences

Strengthening Global Academic Partnerships

The maiden in-person meeting at UG marked a significant milestone for AMCORE, reaffirming the commitment of both AMCORE partner institutions to advancing impactful international collaboration in research, capacity building, and health.