{"id":116347,"date":"2026-02-21T15:34:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116347"},"modified":"2026-02-21T15:34:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:34:27","slug":"ubids-to-benefit-from-pre-fabricated-us6-6m-1k-capacity-classroom-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116347","title":{"rendered":"UBIDS to benefit from pre-fabricated US$6.6m 1k capacity classroom project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), Prof. Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile, has announced that the university is finalising arrangements for a massive prefabricated classroom capable of accommodating 1,000 students at a time, valued at US$6.6 million.<\/p>\n

Prof. Emmanuel Derbile also announced that the university has received financial clearance from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) for projects, with revised contract sums for all uncompleted projects to be completed at the university.<\/p>\n

He noted that while infrastructural projects on campus are currently few, the ongoing and upcoming initiatives are highly significant to the university\u2019s expansion.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the university\u2019s matriculation ceremony on Saturday, 21 February 2026, Prof. Emmanuel Derbile formally highlighted the institution\u2019s recent name change from Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) to University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS). <\/p>\n

He urged the freshmen to take ownership of this transition and work deliberately to build and grow the reputation of the newly branded institution.<\/p>\n

He challenged newly matriculated students to be worthy ambassadors, describing them as the \u201cpioneers\u201d of the university\u2019s new brand.<\/p>\n

Prof. Emmanuel Derbile also shed light on the gender dynamics within the university\u2019s academic hierarchy. While he celebrated a massive surge in female enrollment at the undergraduate level, he expressed concern over the decreasing numbers of women pursuing PhD and law programs, signaling a need to bridge the postgraduate gender gap.<\/p>\n

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The university matriculated 2,301 students for the 2025\/2026 academic year, comprising 868 diploma students, with the female population pegged at around 52.6 percent, whilst 1,030 students were inducted for first degree programmes.
\u2022 Degree: 1,030 (448 females (43.49%), 582 males (56.51%))
\u2022 Master\u2019s: 205 (48 females (23.41%), 157 males (76.59%))
\u2022 PhD: 95 (9 females (9.47%), 86 males (90.53%))
\u2022 Post-First Degree Law (L200): 103 (9 females (8.74%), 94 males (91.26%))<\/p>\n

While female enrolment is encouraging at the undergraduate level, he expressed worry over significant declines at postgraduate levels. He stated that they are, however, committed to addressing this gap through mentorship, inclusive policies, and gender-responsive academic support. <\/p>\n

\u201cTo our female students: you are valued, and we will continue to champion your advancement.\u201d He urged the male students to be allies in building an equitable and respectful academic environment.<\/p>\n

Touching on student welfare, the VC assured the gathering that the university has taken keen steps to ensure the proper implementation of a \u201cstress-free fees policy\u201d to ease the financial operations for students. He strongly advised the matriculants to uphold high standards of discipline, prioritize punctuality, and align themselves with the positive culture of the university.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Plagiarism is unacceptable. If you copy your way through to this place and you were not caught and taken out of the system, we will catch and take you out of the system,\u2019 he warned.<\/p>\n

He, however, assured that they are prepared to go with those who are prepared to learn.<\/p>\n

Concluding his address, Prof. Derbile took a moment to commend the university\u2019s staff. He acknowledged the daily sacrifices they make despite challenging working conditions and assured them that management is actively working to improve the campus workspace.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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