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4108wire:navigate                 title="Important announcements and notices"
4109aria-label="Announcements: Important announcements and notices"
4110>
4111<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        <span class="relative inline-block pb-1 after:content-[''] after:absolute after:start-0 after:bottom-0 after:h-0.5 after:w-0 after:bg-blue-200 after:transition-all after:duration-300 group-hover:after:w-full group-focus-visible:after:w-full">
4112Announcements
4113</span>
4114<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4115<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4116<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                    </li>
4117<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                            </ul>
4118</div>
4119<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                            <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                <div id="slide-panel-99"
4120class="flex-1 min-w-0 px-8 pe-20 overflow-y-auto"
4121x-show="slidePanel === 99"
4122x-transition:enter="transition ease-out duration-[250ms]"
4123x-transition:enter-start="opacity-0 translate-x-4"
4124x-transition:enter-end="opacity-100 translate-x-0"
4125x-transition:leave="transition ease-in duration-150"
4126x-transition:leave-start="opacity-100"
4127x-transition:leave-end="opacity-0 translate-x-4"
4128role="region"
4129aria-label="Trending submenu"
4130>
4131<nav class="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-blue-200 text-xs font-medium mb-3 select-none"
4132x-show="! isDefaultPreview"
4133aria-label="Menu breadcrumb">
4134<button type="button"
4135@click="closePreview()"
4136class="hover:text-white transition-colors cursor-pointer">
4137News &amp; Media
4138</button>
4139<span class="text-blue-300" aria-hidden="true">›</span>
4140<span class="text-white/90">Trending</span>
4141</nav>
4142<a href="https://news.ucc.edu.gh"
4143target="_self"
4144class="text-white text-xl font-bold mb-5 inline-flex items-center gap-2 group hover:text-blue-200 transition-colors"
4145@click.capture="
4146window._menuClickFired = true;
4147trackVisit('Trending', 'https:\/\/news.ucc.edu.gh');
4148typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function' && window.menuBeacon('click', {
4149menu_type: 'newsMedia',
4150tab_label: 'News \u0026 Media',
4151sub_menu_id: 99,
4152audience: selectedAudience || null,
4153search_query: menuSearch.trim() || null
4154})
4155">
4156Trending
4157<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="w-4 h-4 opacity-70 transition-transform group-hover:translate-x-1 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" aria-hidden="true">
4158<path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13.5 4.5L21 12m0 0l-7.5 7.5M21 12H3"/>
4159</svg>
4160</a>
4161<ul class="flex flex-col items-start" role="list">
4162<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                        <li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)"
4163class="w-full"
4164@click.capture="
4165window._menuClickFired = true;
4166trackVisit('Re-Opening for Level 100 Students-(2026\/2027 Academic Year)', 'https:\/\/ucc.edu.gh\/announcements\/re-opening-for-level-100-students-20262027-academic-year');
4167typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function' && window.menuBeacon('click', {
4168menu_type: 'newsMedia',
4169tab_label: 'News \u0026 Media',
4170sub_menu_id: -1,
4171audience: selectedAudience || null,
4172search_query: menuSearch.trim() || null
4173})
4174">
4175<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/announcements/re-opening-for-level-100-students-20262027-academic-year"
4176class="text-blue-100 text-lg font-semibold tracking-normal ms-4 mt-5 self-start inl
4176ine-flex items-center min-h-[44px] gap-2 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 relative group"
4177target="_self"
4178wire:navigate                 title="General"
4179aria-label="Re-Opening for Level 100 Students-(2026/2027 Academic Year): General"
4180>
4181<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        <span class="relative inline-block pb-1 after:content-[''] after:absolute after:start-0 after:bottom-0 after:h-0.5 after:w-0 after:bg-blue-200 after:transition-all after:duration-300 group-hover:after:w-full group-focus-visible:after:w-full">
4182Re-Opening for Level 100 Students-(2026/2027 Academic Year)
4183</span>
4184<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4185<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4186</li>
4187<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)"
4188class="w-full"
4189@click.capture="
4190window._menuClickFired = true;
4191trackVisit('Vacancy: Head of Communications and Public Relations (HCPR)- Institute for Educational Planning and Administration', 'https:\/\/ucc.edu.gh\/announcements\/vacancy-head-of-communications-and-public-relations-hcpr-institute-for-educational-planning-and-administration');
4192typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function' && window.menuBeacon('click', {
4193menu_type: 'newsMedia',
4194tab_label: 'News \u0026 Media',
4195sub_menu_id: -2,
4196audience: selectedAudience || null,
4197search_query: menuSearch.trim() || null
4198})
4199">
4200<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/announcements/vacancy-head-of-communications-and-public-relations-hcpr-institute-for-educational-planning-and-administration"
4201class="text-blue-100 text-lg font-semibold tracking-normal ms-4 mt-5 self-start inline-flex items-center min-h-[44px] gap-2 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 relative group"
4202target="_self"
4203wire:navigate                 title="Important"
4204aria-label="Vacancy: Head of Communications and Public Relations (HCPR)- Institute for Educational Planning and Administration: Important"
4205>
4206<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        <span class="relative inline-block pb-1 after:content-[''] after:absolute after:start-0 after:bottom-0 after:h-0.5 after:w-0 after:bg-blue-200 after:transition-all after:duration-300 group-hover:after:w-full group-focus-visible:after:w-full">
4207Vacancy: Head of Communications and Public Relations (HCPR)- Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
4208</span>
4209<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4210<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4211</li>
4212<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)"
4213class="w-full"
4214@click.capture="
4215window._menuClickFired = true;
4216trackVisit('Vacancy: Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA)', 'https:\/\/ucc.edu.gh\/announcements\/vacancy-director-directorate-of-academic-planning-and-quality-assurance-dapqa');
4217typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function' && window.menuBeacon('click', {
4218menu_type: 'newsMedia',
4219tab_label: 'News \u0026 Media',
4220sub_menu_id: -3,
4221audience: selectedAudience || null,
4222search_query: menuSearch.trim() || null
4223})
4224">
4225<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/announcements/vacancy-director-directorate-of-academic-planning-and-quality-assurance-dapqa"
4226class="text-blue-100 text-lg font-semibold tracking-normal ms-4 mt-5 self-start inline-flex items-center min-h-[44px] gap-2 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 relative group"
4227target="_self"
4228wire:navigate                 title="Important"
4229aria-label="Vacancy: Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA): Important"
4230>
4231<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        <span class="relative inline-block pb-1 after:content-[''] after:absolute after:start-0 after:bottom-0 after:h-0.5 after:w-0 after:bg-blue-200 after:transition-all after:duration-300 group-hover:after:w-full group-focus-visible:after:w-full">
4232Vacancy: Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA)
4233</span>
4234<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4235<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4236</li>
4237<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)"
4238class="w-full"
4239@click.capture="
4240window._menuClickFired = true;
4241trackVisit('Vacancy: Director, Research, Innovation \u0026 Outreach - Institute for Educational Planning and Administration', 'https:\/\/ucc.edu.gh\/announcements\/vacancy-director-research-innovation-outreach-institute-for-educational-planning-and-administration');
4242typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function' && window.menuBeacon('click', {
4243menu_type: 'newsMedia',
4244tab_label: 'News \u0026 Media',
4245sub_menu_id: -4,
4246audience: selectedAudience || null,
4247search_query: menuSearch.trim() || null
4248})
4249">
4250<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/announcements/vacancy-director-research-innovation-outreach-institute-for-educational-planning-and-administration"
4251class="text-blue-100 text-lg font-semibold tracking-normal ms-4 mt-5 self-start inl
4251ine-flex items-center min-h-[44px] gap-2 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 relative group"
4252target="_self"
4253wire:navigate                 title="General"
4254aria-label="Vacancy: Director, Research, Innovation &amp; Outreach - Institute for Educational Planning and Administration: General"
4255>
4256<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        <span class="relative inline-block pb-1 after:content-[''] after:absolute after:start-0 after:bottom-0 after:h-0.5 after:w-0 after:bg-blue-200 after:transition-all after:duration-300 group-hover:after:w-full group-focus-visible:after:w-full">
4257Vacancy: Director, Research, Innovation &amp; Outreach - Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
4258</span>
4259<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4260<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4261</li>
4262<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                    </ul>
4263</div>
4264<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4265</div>
4266<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                </div>
4267</div>
4268<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->    </div>
4269</div>
4270</div>
4271<div x-show="menuSearch.trim()"
4272x-transition:enter="transition ease-[cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)] duration-200"
4273x-transition:enter-start="opacity-0 translate-y-2"
4274x-transition:enter-end="opacity-100 translate-y-0"
4275x-transition:leave="transition ease-[cubic-bezier(0.4,0,1,1)] duration-150"
4276x-transition:leave-start="opacity-100 translate-y-0"
4277x-transition:leave-end="opacity-0 -translate-y-1"
4278id="global-search-results"
4279x-ref="menuResults"
4280class="w-full flex-1 min-h-0 overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-width:none] px-20 pb-24 mt-6 bg-blue-800 dark:bg-neutral-900"
4281>
4282<div aria-live="polite" aria-atomic="true" class="sr-only"
4283x-text="searchResults.length > 0 ? searchResults.length + ' Results' : (menuSearch.trim() ? 'No items match your search.' : '')">
4284</div>
4285<p class="text-blue-300 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-widest mb-5">
4286Results
4287</p>
4288<ul id="menu-results-desktop"
4289role="listbox"
4290aria-label="Results"
4291class="grid grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-x-12 gap-y-1">
4292<template x-for="(item, index) in searchResults" :key="item.id + '_' + (item.breadcrumb || '')">
4293<li class="py-0.5"
4294role="presentation"
4295@click.capture="
4296window._menuClickFired = true;
4297trackVisit(item.title, item.url);
4298logMenuSearch();
4299typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function' && window.menuBeacon('click', { menu_type: item.tabKey, tab_label: item.section, sub_menu_id: item.id, search_query: menuSearch.trim() || null })
4300"
4301>
4302<a :href="item.url"
4303role="option"
4304:id="'menu-option-desktop-' + index"
4305:aria-selected="isActive($el) ? 'true' : 'false'"
4306:class="isActive($el) ? 'bg-white/10 ring-2 ring-white/70' : ''"
4307class="group flex flex-col gap-0.5 py-1.5 rounded-lg hover:bg-white/5 px-2 -mx-2 transition-colors">
4308<span class="text-white text-base font-medium group-hover:text-blue-200 transition-colors" x-text="item.title"></span>
4309<span class="text-blue-300 text-xs" x-text="item.breadcrumb ? item.section + ' › ' + item.breadcrumb : item.section"></span>
4310</a>
4311</li>
4312</template>
4313</ul>
4314<div class="py-6" x-show="menuSearch.trim() && searchResults.length === 0">
4315<p class="text-blue-200 text-sm italic">No items match your search.</p>
4316<p class="text-blue-200 text-sm mt-1">Nothing in the menu matches — opening the full site search…</p>
4317</div>
4318</div>
4319<div class="bg-blue-900 dark:bg-neutral-800 dark:text-neutral-300 px-20 py-5 max-md:max-w-full max-md:flex-wrap max-md:mt-10 max-md:px-5 fixed bottom-0 w-full">
4320<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4321<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                    
4322<div class="flex items-center gap-10" :class="recentItems.length > 0 ? 'justify-between' : ''">
4323<template x-if="recentItems.length > 0">
4324<div class="flex items-center gap-5 flex-1 min-w-0">
4325<div class="flex items-center gap-3 my-auto shrink-0" aria-hidden="true">
4326<span class="text-blue-100 text-base leading-6 text-nowrap">Recently Visited</span>
4327<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5"
4328stroke="currentColor" class="size-4 rtl:scale-x-[-1]">
4329<path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5"/>
4330</svg>
4331</div>
4332<nav class="flex items-center gap-6 overflow-x-auto [scrollbar-width:none] min-w-0"
4333role="navigation"
4334aria-label="Recently Visited">
4335<template x-for="item in recentItems" :key="item.url">
4336<a :href="item.url"
4337x-text="item.title"
4338class="text-white font-semibold text-nowrap transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group shrink-0">
4339</a>
4340</template>
4341</nav>
4342</div>
4343</template>
4344<template x-if="recentItems.length > 0">
4345<div class="w-px h-5 bg-white/20 shrink-0"></div>
4346</template>
4347<div class="flex items-center gap-10" :class="recentItems.length > 0 ? 'flex-1 min-w-0' : ''">
4348<div class="flex items-center gap-3 my-auto shrink-0" aria-hidden="true">
4349<div class="text-blue-100 text-base leading-6 text-nowrap">
4350Quick Links
4351</div>
4352<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5"
4353stroke="currentColor" class="size-4 rtl:scale-x-[-1]">
4354<path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5"/>
4355</svg>
4356</div>
4357<nav class="justify-between items-start flex gap-10 my-auto *:text-nowrap overflow-x-scroll"
4358role="navigation"
4359aria-label="Quick links navigation">
4360<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                        <a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4361href="#"
4362target="_self"
4363>
4364A-Z list
4365<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4366</a>
4367<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4368href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/web-services"
4369target="_self"
4370wire:navigate                                                                               >
4371Web Services
4372<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4373</a>
4374<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4375href="https://alumni.ucc.edu.gh/"
4376target="_blank"
4377rel="noopener noreferrer" >
4378Alumni
4379<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4380</a>
4381<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4382href="https://library.ucc.edu.gh"
4383target="_blank"
4384rel="noopener noreferrer" >
4385Libraries
4386<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4387</a>
4388<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4389href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/publications/forms"
4390target="_self"
4391wire:navigate                                                                               >
4392Forms
4393<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4394</a>
4395<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4396href="https://events.ucc.edu.gh"
4397target="_self"
4398>
4399Events
4400<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4401</a>
4402<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4403href="https://directory.ucc.edu.gh"
4404target="_self"
4405>
4406Staff Directory
4407<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4408</a>
4409<a class="text-white font-semibold hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 transition-all duration-150 hover:text-blue-200 relative group"
4410href="https://my.ucc.edu.gh"
4411target="_blank"
4412rel="noopener noreferrer" >
4413MyUCC
4414<span class="absolute bottom-0 start-0 w-0 h-0.5 bg-blue-200 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:w-full"></span>
4415</a>
4416<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                            </nav>
4417</div>
4418</div>
4419<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4420<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></div>
4421</div>
4422</template>
4423<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->    </div>
4424<div
4425id="mobile-menu-panel"
4426data-menu-surface
4427class="lg:hidden print:hidden fixed inset-0 z-50 flex flex-col bg-blue-800/95 dark:bg-neutral-900 dark:text-neutral-300"
4428x-show="megaMenu && !isDesktop" x-cloak
4429x-data="{
4430...menuFilterKeyboard(),
4431menuSearch: '',
4432selectedAudience: (()=>
4432{ const m=document.cookie.match('(?:^|; )menuAudience=([^;]*)'); if(!m) return ''; try{ const v=JSON.parse(decodeURIComponent(m[1])); return typeof v==='string'?v:''; }catch(e){ return decodeURIComponent(m[1]); } })(),
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4434searchItems: (() => { try { return JSON.parse(document.getElementById('mega-menu-search-data')?.textContent || '[]'); } catch (e) { return []; } })(),
4435hiddenCount: 0,
4436recomputeHidden() {
4437this.hiddenCount = this.selectedAudience
4438? this.searchItems.filter(i => i.audiences && i.audiences.length > 0 && ! i.audiences.includes(this.selectedAudience)).length
4439: 0;
4440},
4441clearAudience() {
4442this.selectedAudience = '';
4443this.setCookie('menuAudience', '');
4444if (typeof window.menuBeacon === 'function') { window.menuBeacon('audience_clear', {}); }
4445},
4446searchResults: [],
4447recomputeSearch() {
4448const q = this.menuSearch.toLowerCase().trim();
4449if (!q) { this.searchResults = []; return; }
4450this.searchResults = this.searchItems.filter(i =>
4451(i.title.toLowerCase().includes(q) || i.desc.toLowerCase().includes(q)) &&
4452(!this.selectedAudience || !i.audiences || i.audiences.length === 0 || i.audiences.includes(this.selectedAudience))
4453);
4454},
4455init() {
4456this.recomputeSearch();
4457this.recomputeHidden();
4458this.$watch('menuSearch', () => { this.recomputeSearch(); this.resetActive(); this.scheduleEscalation(); });
4459this.$watch('selectedAudience', () => { this.recomputeSearch(); this.recomputeHidden(); this.resetActive(); });
4460},
4461getCookie(name) {
4462const m = document.cookie.match('(?:^|; )' + name + '=([^;]*)');
4463try { return m ? JSON.parse(decodeURIComponent(m[1])) : null; } catch(e) { return null; }
4464},
4465setCookie(name, value) {
4466const exp = new Date(Date.now() + 30 * 864e5).toUTCString();
4467const d = '.ucc.edu.gh';
4468document.cookie = name + '=' + encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify(value)) + '; expires=' + exp + '; path=/; SameSite=Lax' + (d ? '; domain=' + d : '');
4469},
4470logMenuSearch() {
4471const term = this.menuSearch.trim();
4472if (term.length < 2) return;
4473const key = term.toLowerCase();
4474window._menuSearchLogged = window._menuSearchLogged || {};
4475if (window._menuSearchLogged[key]) return;
4476window._menuSearchLogged[key] = true;
4477const items = this.searchResults;
4478const counts = items.reduce((acc, i) => { acc[i.tabKey] = (acc[i.tabKey] || 0) + 1; return acc; }, {});
4479fetch('https://ucc.edu.gh/api/menu/search-log', {
4480method: 'POST',
4481headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', 'X-Requested-With': 'XMLHttpRequest' },
4482body: JSON.stringify({ term, counts }),
4483keepalive: true,
4484}).catch(() => {});
4485}
4486}"
4487x-trap="megaMenu && !isDesktop"
4488@keyup.escape.window="escapeCloseMenu()"
4489x-transition:enter="transition ease-out duration-300"
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4569x-show="!menuSearch.trim()"
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4656@click="selectIndex(2)"
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4660'text-white font-semibold bg-white/10': selectedAudience === 'current_student',
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4669@click="selectIndex(3)"
4670@mousemove="activeIndex = 3"
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4680role="option"
4681:aria-selected="(selectedAudience === 'researcher').toString()"
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4693role="option"
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4729>Parent</div>
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4751x-show="hiddenCount > 0"
4752x-text="'(%d hidden)'.replace('%d', hiddenCount)"></span>
4753</div>
4754</div>
4755<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->    </div>
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4757<div x-cloak x-show="menuSearch.trim()" x-ref="menuResults">
4758<div aria-live="polite" aria-atomic="true" class="sr-only"
4759x-text="searchResults.length > 0 ? searchResults.length + ' Results' : (menuSearch.trim() ? 'No items match your search.' : '')">
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4762<div id="menu-results-mobile"
4763role="listbox"
4764aria-label="Results"
4765class="flex flex-col gap-y-1 pb-8">
4766<template x-for="(item, index) in searchResults" :key="item.id + '_' + (item.breadcrumb || '')">
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4797Academics
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4802<div class="flex flex-col">
4803<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                        
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4805<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/catalogue"
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4812Explore all programmes
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4818<div          class="text-sm text-blue-100 mt-3.5">
4819Invest in your future with our extensive range of programmes - Achieve a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate Today!
4820</div>
4821</a>
4822<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4823<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
4824<div x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
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4826class="text-white text-xl ms-4 mt-6 transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4827target="_self"
4828title="Browse programmes across all modes of study"
4829aria-label="Programmes &amp; Learning: Browse programmes across all modes of study"
4830>
4831<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Programmes &amp; Learning
4832<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4833<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4834<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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4838<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                                                        <li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
4839<a href="https://sgs.ucc.edu.gh"
4840class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4841target="_blank"
4842rel="noopener noreferrer"           title="Explore postgraduate programmes and research opportunities"
4843aria-label="School of Graduate Studies: Explore postgraduate programmes and research opportunities"
4844>
4845<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        School of Graduate Studies
4846<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4847<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4848</li>
4849<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
4850<a href="https://code.ucc.edu.gh"
4851class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4852target="_blank"
4853rel="noopener noreferrer"           title="Information about distance and continuing education programmes"
4854aria-label="Distance Education: Information about distance and continuing education programmes"
4855>
4856<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Distance Education
4857<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4858<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4859</li>
4860<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
4861<a href="https://international.ucc.edu.gh"
4862class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4863target="_blank"
4864rel="noopener noreferrer"           title="Resources for international students and partnerships"
4865aria-label="International Education: Resources for international students and partnerships"
4866>
4867<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        International Education
4868<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4869<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4870</li>
4871<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
4872<a href="https://elearning.ucc.edu.gh"
4873class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4874target="_blank"
4875rel="noopener noreferrer"           title="Access online courses and learning materials"
4876aria-label="Elearning Portal: Access online courses and learning materials"
4877>
4878<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Elearning Portal
4879<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4880<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4881</li>
4882<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    </ul>
4883<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
4884<div x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
4885<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://academics.ucc.edu.gh/colleges"
4886class="text-white text-xl ms-4 mt-6 transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4887target="_self"
4888title="Explore colleges, faculties, departments and other academic units"
4889aria-label="Academic Structure: Explore colleges, faculties, departments and other academic units"
4890>
4891<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Academic Structure
4892<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4893<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
4894<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
4895<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <ul role="list"
4896aria-label="Items under Academic Structure"
4897class="mt-2 ms-10 list-disc space-y-1 marker:text-blue-200">
4898<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                                                        <li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
4899<a href="https://academics.ucc.edu.gh/colleges"
4900class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
4901target="_self"
4902title="Browse all academic colleges and their programmes"
4903aria-label="Colleges: Browse all academic colleges and their programmes"
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4905<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Colleges
4906<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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4972<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5039<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://journal.ucc.edu.gh"
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5048<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5050<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                    </div>
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5060>
5061<span class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-wider relative"
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5063Admissions
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5074>
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5076<div class="text-white text-xl font-bold grow"
5077>
5078Experience what UCC can offer you
5079</div>
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5085Explore our admissions domain to learn about entry requirements, available programmes, and how to begin your academic journey with us.
5086</div>
5087</a>
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5089<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
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5098<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5123<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5129target="_self"
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5134<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5135<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
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5138<a href="https://admissionlist.ucc.edu.gh/online_letters/admList.php"
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5140target="_blank"
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5145<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5146<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
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5189<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/announcements?type=admission"
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5201<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/applicants-and-students"
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5210<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5211<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
5212<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                    </div>
5213</div>
5214</div>
5215</div>
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5223<span class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-wider relative"
5224:class="{'border-b-2 pb-2': open, 'pb-2': !open}">
5225Explore UCC
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5227</span>
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5233<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/explore-ucc/corporate-strategic-plan"
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5240Corporate Strategic Plan
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5246<div          class="text-sm text-blue-100 mt-3.5">
5247Explore the University&#039;s compelling Vision, Mission, and Values, as well as its Strategic Plan for Advancing Tertiary Education. Discover how the university&#039;s dedication to excellence and innovation can help shape your future and contribute to the development of a brighter tomorrow.
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5267<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/about"
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5273<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        History
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5275<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
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5281title="Discover UCC&#039;s recognitions and accomplishments"
5282aria-label="Awards and Achievements: Discover UCC&#039;s recognitions and accomplishments"
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5284<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Awards and Achievements
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5292title="View key facts and figures about the university"
5293aria-label="Summary Statistics: View key facts and figures about the university"
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5295<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Summary Statistics
5296<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5297<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5298</li>
5299<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    </ul>
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5302<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/publications"
5303class="text-white text-xl ms-4 mt-6 transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
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5310<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
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5344<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Reports
5345<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5346<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
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5349<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/publications/forms"
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5351target="_self"
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5355<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Forms
5356<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5357<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5358</li>
5359<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5360<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/publications/statutes"
5361class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
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5366<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Statutes of UCC
5367<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5368<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5369</li>
5370<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5371<a href="https://ucc.edu.gh/main/publications/bookpaper-collaborations"
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5373target="_self"
5374wire:navigate                 title="Explore collaborative research publications"
5375aria-label="Book/Paper Collaborations: Explore collaborative research publications"
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5377<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Book/Paper Collaborations
5378<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5379<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5380</li>
5381<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    </ul>
5382<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
5383<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                    </div>
5384</div>
5385</div>
5386</div>
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5392class="flex w-full items-center justify-between transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 group min-h-[44px]"
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5394<span class="text-2xl font-semibold tracking-wider relative"
5395:class="{'border-b-2 pb-2': open, 'pb-2': !open}">
5396Governance
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5404<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/university-council"
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5411Governance and Administration
5412</div>
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5418Governance and Administration ensure the university operates effectively, with decision-making bodies guiding strategy and leadership, while the administration manages daily operations.
5419</div>
5420</a>
5421<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5422<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
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5424<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/principal-officers"
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5427title="The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and principal officers"
5428aria-label="Executive Leadership: The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and principal officers"
5429>
5430<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Executive Leadership
5431<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5432<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5433<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5435aria-label="Items under Executive Leadership"
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5437<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                                                        <li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5438<a href="https://chancellor.ucc.edu.gh"
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5440target="_self"
5441title="Meet the Chancellor of the university"
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5445<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5446<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
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5448<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5449<a href="https://pro-chancellor.ucc.edu.gh"
5450class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5451target="_self"
5452title="Learn about the Pro Chancellor&#039;s role and responsibilities"
5453aria-label="The Pro Chancellor: Learn about the Pro Chancellor&#039;s role and responsibilities"
5454>
5455<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        The Pro Chancellor
5456<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5457<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5458</li>
5459<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5460<a href="https://vc.ucc.edu.gh"
5461class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5462target="_self"
5463title="Learn about the Vice-Chancellor&#039;s vision and leadership"
5464aria-label="The Vice-Chancellor: Learn about the Vice-Chancellor&#039;s vision and leadership"
5465>
5466<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        The Vice-Chancellor
5467<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5468<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5469</li>
5470<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5471<a href="https://pvc.ucc.edu.gh"
5472class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5473target="_self"
5474title="Meet the Pro Vice-Chancellor"
5475aria-label="The Pro Vice-Chancellor: Meet the Pro Vice-Chancellor"
5476>
5477<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        The Pro Vice-Chancellor
5478<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5479<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5480</li>
5481<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5482<a href="https://registrar.ucc.edu.gh"
5483class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5484target="_self"
5485title="Learn about the Registrar&#039;s office and services"
5486aria-label="The Registrar: Learn about the Registrar&#039;s office and services"
5487>
5488<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        The Registrar
5489<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5490<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5491</li>
5492<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5493<a href="https://librarian.ucc.edu.gh"
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5495target="_self"
5496title="Meet the University Librarian"
5497aria-label="The Librarian: Meet the University Librarian"
5498>
5499<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        The Librarian
5500<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5501<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5502</li>
5503<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    </ul>
5504<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
5505<div x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5506<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/university-council"
5507class="text-white text-xl ms-4 mt-6 transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5508target="_self"
5509title="University Council and principal officers"
5510aria-label="Governance Bodies: University Council and principal officers"
5511>
5512<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Governance Bodies
5513<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5514<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5515<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5517aria-label="Items under Governance Bodies"
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5519<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                                                        <li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5520<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/university-council"
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5522target="_self"
5523title="View the governing body of the university"
5524aria-label="University Council: View the governing body of the university"
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5526<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        University Council
5527<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5528<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5529</li>
5530<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5531<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/principal-officers"
5532class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5533target="_self"
5534title="Meet the key leadership of the university"
5535aria-label="Principal Officers: Meet the key leadership of the university"
5536>
5537<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Principal Officers
5538<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5539<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5540</li>
5541<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    </ul>
5542<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
5543<div x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5544<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/deans"
5545class="text-white text-xl ms-4 mt-6 transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5546target="_self"
5547title="Provosts, deans, directors, and department heads"
5548aria-label="Academic Leadership: Provosts, deans, directors, and department heads"
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5550<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Academic Leadership
5551<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5552<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5553<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
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5557<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                                                                                        <li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5558<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/provosts"
5559class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5560target="_self"
5561title="View college provosts and their leadership"
5562aria-label="Provosts: View college provosts and their leadership"
5563>
5564<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Provosts
5565<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5566<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5567</li>
5568<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5569<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/directors"
5570class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5571target="_self"
5572title="Browse directors of various units and centres"
5573aria-label="Directors: Browse directors of various units and centres"
5574>
5575<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Directors
5576<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5577<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5578</li>
5579<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5580<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/deans"
5581class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5582target="_self"
5583title="Meet the deans of faculties and schools"
5584aria-label="Deans: Meet the deans of faculties and schools"
5585>
5586<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Deans
5587<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5588<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5589</li>
5590<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5591<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/head-departments"
5592class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5593target="_self"
5594title="View heads of academic departments"
5595aria-label="Heads of Department: View heads of academic departments"
5596>
5597<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Heads of Department
5598<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5599<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5600</li>
5601<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5602<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/head-sections"
5603class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5604target="_self"
5605title="Browse heads of administrative sections"
5606aria-label="Heads of Section: Browse heads of administrative sections"
5607>
5608<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Heads of Section
5609<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5610<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5611</li>
5612<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5613<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/heads"
5614class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5615target="_self"
5616title="View all heads across the university"
5617aria-label="Heads: View all heads across the university"
5618>
5619<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Heads
5620<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5621<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5622</li>
5623<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5624<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/coordinators"
5625class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5626target="_self"
5627title="Browse programme and unit coordinators"
5628aria-label="Coordinators: Browse programme and unit coordinators"
5629>
5630<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Coordinators
5631<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5632<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5633</li>
5634<li x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5635<a href="https://governance.ucc.edu.gh/hall-master-wardens"
5636class="text-blue-100 text-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:text-white hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5637target="_self"
5638title="Meet the hall masters and wardens"
5639aria-label="Hall Masters and Wardens: Meet the hall masters and wardens"
5640>
5641<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->        Hall Masters and Wardens
5642<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
5643<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--></a>
5644</li>
5645<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    </ul>
5646<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                                            </div>
5647<div x-show="!selectedAudience || [].length === 0 || [].includes(selectedAudience)">
5648<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                                                    <a href="https://directory.ucc.edu.gh"
5649class="text-white text-xl ms-4 mt-6 transition-all duration-200 hover:text-blue-200 hover:translate-x-1 rtl:hover:-translate-x-1 inline-flex items-center gap-2 min-h-[44px]"
5650target="_self"
5651title="Search and browse staff profiles across the university"
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6199Kwesi Pratt Calls for Greater Economic Independence and Industrialisation in Africa
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6240Sep 17, 2026
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6282Student in Focus
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6285Sep 17, 2026
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6287</div>
6288<a href="https://news.ucc.edu.gh/ucc-secures-us500m-ppp-deal-for-28000-bed-student-housing-project-00JO" class="text-white text-lg sm:text-xl md:text-2xl lg:text-3xl font-bold mt-2 sm:mt-3 hover:text-yellow-400 transition-colors line-clamp-2">
6289UCC Secures US$500m PPP Deal for 28,000-Bed Student Housing Project
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6444<span class="text-sm font-semibold">eCampus</span>
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6450<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/catalogue" class="group relative flex min-h-[52px] items-center justify-center gap-2 rounded-xl border border-blue-100 bg-white px-3 text-neutral-800 outline-none transition-[transform,box-shadow,border-color,background-color] duration-200 ease-out hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:border-blue-300 hover:bg-blue-50 hover:shadow-md hover:shadow-blue-500/10 focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-blue-500 focus-visible:ring-offset-2 active:translate-y-0 active:scale-[.96] dark:border-neutral-500 dark:bg-neutral-800 dark:text-neutral-100 dar
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6475<h2 class="programme-band-title text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">Explore Our Programmes</h2>
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6477Over 527 active programmes across undergraduate,
6478postgraduate, and doctoral levels — designed to shape future leaders
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6482<a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/programmes/undergraduate" class="programme-band-link text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100 hover:underline">
6483<span>Browse all programmes</span>
6484<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6485<path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 10a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h10.638L10.23 5.29a.75.75 0 1 1 1.04-1.08l5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.08l-5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 1 1-1.04-1.08l4.158-3.96H3.75A.75.75 0 0 1 3 10Z"/>
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6487</a>
6488</div>
6489</div>
6490<span class="programme-band-rule bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-neutral-700"></span>
6491<div class="programme-grid">
6492<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                <a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/programmes/undergraduate" class="programme-card shadow-xl hover:shadow-2xl" aria-label="Explore Undergraduate Programmes">
6493<span class="programme-media">
6494<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->    <picture>
6495<source srcset="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/undergraduate.webp" type="image/webp">
6496<img
6497src="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/undergraduate.png"
6498alt="Students in the anatomy lab"
6499loading="lazy"
6500data-placeholder="/img/placeholder.jpg"
6501onerror="var i=this,p=i.parentNode,s=p&amp;&amp;p.tagName===&#039;PICTURE&#039;?p.querySelectorAll(&#039;source&#039;):[];if(s.length){s.forEach(function(e){e.remove()});i.src=i.src;return;}if(i.dataset.placeholder&amp;&amp;i.src!==i.dataset.placeholder){i.src=i.dataset.placeholder;}"
6502class="programme-img"
6503>
6504</picture>
6505<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="media-scrim"></span>
6506</span>
6507<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="programme-count shadow-md">139 programmes</span>
6508<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                    <span class="programme-body">
6509<span class="programme-level">
6510<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6511<path  d="M10 9a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6ZM6 8a2 2 0 1 1-4 0 2 2 0 0 1 4 0ZM1.49 15.326a.78.78 0 0 1-.358-.442 3 3 0 0 1 4.308-3.516 6.484 6.484 0 0 0-1.905 3.959c-.023.222-.014.442.025.654a4.97 4.97 0 0 1-2.07-.655ZM16.44 15.98a4.97 4.97 0 0 0 2.07-.654.78.78 0 0 0 .357-.442 3 3 0 0 0-4.308-3.517 6.484 6.484 0 0 1 1.907 3.96 2.32 2.32 0 0 1-.026.654ZM18 8a2 2 0 1 1-4 0 2 2 0 0 1 4 0ZM5.304 16.19a.844.844 0 0 1-.277-.71 5 5 0 0 1 9.947 0 .843.843 0 0 1-.277.71A6.975 6.975 0 0 1 10 18a6.974 6.974 0 0 1-4.696-1.81Z"/>
6512</svg>
6513Bachelor&#039;s Degree
6514</span>
6515<h3 class="programme-title">Undergraduate</h3>
6516<p class="programme-desc">Comprehensive degree programmes preparing you for successful careers</p>
6517<span class="programme-cta">
6518Explore
6519<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6520<path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 10a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h10.638L10.23 5.29a.75.75 0 1 1 1.04-1.08l5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.08l-5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 1 1-1.04-1.08l4.158-3.96H3.75A.75.75 0 0 1 3 10Z"/>
6521</svg>
6522</span>
6523</span>
6524</a>
6525<a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/programmes/masters" class="programme-card shadow-xl hover:shadow-2xl" aria-label="Explore Masters Programmes">
6526<span class="programme-media">
6527<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->    <picture>
6528<source srcset="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/graduate.webp" type="image/webp">
6529<img
6530src="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/graduate.png"
6531alt="Graduate students on campus"
6532loading="lazy"
6533data-placeholder="/img/placeholder.jpg"
6534onerror="var i=this,p=i.parentNode,s=p&amp;&amp;p.tagName===&#039;PICTURE&#039;?p.querySelectorAll(&#039;source&#039;):[];if(s.length){s.forEach(function(e){e.remove()});i.src=i.src;return;}if(i.dataset.placeholder&amp;&amp;i.src!==i.dataset.placeholder){i.src=i.dataset.placeholder;}"
6535class="programme-img"
6536>
6537</picture>
6538<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="media-scrim"></span>
6539</span>
6540<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="programme-count shadow-md">276 programmes</span>
6541<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
6541                    <span class="programme-body">
6542<span class="programme-level">
6543<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6544<path  fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd"  d="M9.664 1.319a.75.75 0 0 1 .672 0 41.059 41.059 0 0 1 8.198 5.424.75.75 0 0 1-.254 1.285 31.372 31.372 0 0 0-7.86 3.83.75.75 0 0 1-.84 0 31.508 31.508 0 0 0-2.08-1.287V9.394c0-.244.116-.463.302-.592a35.504 35.504 0 0 1 3.305-2.033.75.75 0 0 0-.714-1.319 37 37 0 0 0-3.446 2.12A2.216 2.216 0 0 0 6 9.393v.38a31.293 31.293 0 0 0-4.28-1.746.75.75 0 0 1-.254-1.285 41.059 41.059 0 0 1 8.198-5.424ZM6 11.459a29.848 29.848 0 0 0-2.455-1.158 41.029 41.029 0 0 0-.39 3.114.75.75 0 0 0 .419.74c.528.256 1.046.53 1.554.82-.21.324-.455.63-.739.914a.75.75 0 1 0 1.06 1.06c.37-.369.69-.77.96-1.193a26.61 26.61 0 0 1 3.095 2.348.75.75 0 0 0 .992 0 26.547 26.547 0 0 1 5.93-3.95.75.75 0 0 0 .42-.739 41.053 41.053 0 0 0-.39-3.114 29.925 29.925 0 0 0-5.199 2.801 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-2.514 0c-.41-.275-.826-.541-1.25-.797a6.985 6.985 0 0 1-1.084 3.45 26.503 26.503 0 0 0-1.409-.933Z"/>
6545</svg>
6546Master&#039;s Degree
6547</span>
6548<h3 class="programme-title">Masters</h3>
6549<p class="programme-desc">Taught and research master&#039;s programmes across diverse disciplines</p>
6550<span class="programme-cta">
6551Explore
6552<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6553<path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 10a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h10.638L10.23 5.29a.75.75 0 1 1 1.04-1.08l5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.08l-5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 1 1-1.04-1.08l4.158-3.96H3.75A.75.75 0 0 1 3 10Z"/>
6554</svg>
6555</span>
6556</span>
6557</a>
6558<a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/programmes/doctorate" class="programme-card shadow-xl hover:shadow-2xl" aria-label="Explore Doctoral Programmes">
6559<span class="programme-media">
6560<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->    <picture>
6561<source srcset="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/masters-graduation.webp" type="image/webp">
6562<img
6563src="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/masters-graduation.jpg"
6564alt="Doctoral graduation ceremony"
6565loading="lazy"
6566data-placeholder="/img/placeholder.jpg"
6567onerror="var i=this,p=i.parentNode,s=p&amp;&amp;p.tagName===&#039;PICTURE&#039;?p.querySelectorAll(&#039;source&#039;):[];if(s.length){s.forEach(function(e){e.remove()});i.src=i.src;return;}if(i.dataset.placeholder&amp;&amp;i.src!==i.dataset.placeholder){i.src=i.dataset.placeholder;}"
6568class="programme-img"
6569>
6570</picture>
6571<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="media-scrim"></span>
6572</span>
6573<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="programme-count shadow-md">93 programmes</span>
6574<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                    <span class="programme-body">
6575<span class="programme-level">
6576<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6577<path  fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd"  d="M10 1a.75.75 0 0 1 .75.75v1.5a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-1.5A.75.75 0 0 1 10 1ZM5.05 3.05a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0l1.062 1.06A.75.75 0 1 1 6.11 5.173L5.05 4.11a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06ZM14.95 3.05a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-1.06 1.062a.75.75 0 0 1-1.062-1.061l1.061-1.061a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0ZM3 8a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5A.75.75 0 0 1 3 8ZM14 8a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5h-1.5A.75.75 0 0 1 14 8ZM7.172 11.828a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-1.061 1.062a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06-1.061l1.06-1.062a.75.75 0 0 1 1.061 0ZM12.828 11.828a.75.75 0 0 1 1.061 0l1.062 1.061a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 1.062l-1.062-1.062a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06ZM10 14a.75.75 0 0 1 .75.75v1.5a.75.75 0 0 1-1.5 0v-1.5A.75.75 0 0 1 10 14ZM7 10a3 3 0 1 1 6 0 3 3 0 0 1-6 0Z"/>
6578</svg>
6579PhD &amp; Doctoral
6580</span>
6581<h3 class="programme-title">Doctoral</h3>
6582<p class="programme-desc">Advanced research programmes leading to doctoral and PhD degrees</p>
6583<span class="programme-cta">
6584Explore
6585<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6586<path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 10a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h10.638L10.23 5.29a.75.75 0 1 1 1.04-1.08l5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.08l-5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 1 1-1.04-1.08l4.158-3.96H3.75A.75.75 0 0 1 3 10Z"/>
6587</svg>
6588</span>
6589</span>
6590</a>
6591<a href="https://admissions.ucc.edu.gh/programmes/postgraduate" class="programme-card shadow-xl hover:shadow-2xl" aria-label="Explore Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Programmes">
6592<span class="programme-media">
6593<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->    <picture>
6594<source srcset="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/distance.webp" type="image/webp">
6595<img
6596src="https://ucc.edu.gh/img/distance.png"
6597alt="A student studying independently"
6598loading="lazy"
6599data-placeholder="/img/placeholder.jpg"
6600onerror="var i=this,p=i.parentNode,s=p&amp;&amp;p.tagName===&#039;PICTURE&#039;?p.querySelectorAll(&#039;source&#039;):[];
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6601class="programme-img"
6602>
6603</picture>
6604<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="media-scrim"></span>
6605</span>
6606<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->                        <span class="programme-count shadow-md">19 programmes</span>
6607<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->                    <span class="programme-body">
6608<span class="programme-level">
6609<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6610<path  d="M1 12.5A4.5 4.5 0 0 0 5.5 17H15a4 4 0 0 0 1.866-7.539 3.504 3.504 0 0 0-4.504-4.272A4.5 4.5 0 0 0 4.06 8.235 4.502 4.502 0 0 0 1 12.5Z"/>
6611</svg>
6612PGDip &amp; PGCert
6613</span>
6614<h3 class="programme-title">Certs &amp; Diplomas</h3>
6615<p class="programme-desc">Postgraduate certificates and diplomas for professional development</p>
6616<span class="programme-cta">
6617Explore
6618<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true">
6619<path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 10a.75.75 0 0 1 .75-.75h10.638L10.23 5.29a.75.75 0 1 1 1.04-1.08l5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.08l-5.5 5.25a.75.75 0 1 1-1.04-1.08l4.158-3.96H3.75A.75.75 0 0 1 3 10Z"/>
6620</svg>
6621</span>
6622</span>
6623</a>
6624<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->        </div>
6625</div>
6626</section>
6627<!-- Ranking Section — credibility signal immediately after programmes -->
6628<!-- Structured Data for Rankings -->
6629<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->    <!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]--><!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->
6630<!-- Ranking Section -->
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6633<div class="mx-auto max-w-7xl px-6 lg:px-8">
6634<!-- Section Header -->
6635<div class="mx-auto max-w-2xl text-center mb-12">
6636<h2 class="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight text-neutral-900 dark:text-white sm:text-4xl">Global
6637Recognition &amp; Excellence</h2>
6638<p class="mt-4 text-lg leading-8 text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-300">
6639UCC continues to lead in Ghana and West Africa, consistently ranking among Africa's top universities
6640</p>
6641<p class="mt-3 text-sm font-medium text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400">
6642Source: Times Higher Education Rankings
6643</p>
6644</div>
6645<!-- Latest Rankings Grid -->
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6686<div class="flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 bg-yellow-400 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center">
6687<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" class="w-5 h-5 text-blue-900">
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6691<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->            <span class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-yellow-400 text-blue-900 px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-semibold">2025</span>
6692<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->    </div>
6693<h3 class="text-4xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100 mb-1">
6694<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->            
6695<span x-text="'#' + count + ''">#1</span>
6696<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->    </h3>
6697<p class="font-semibold text-neutral-900 dark:text-white mb-1">in Ghana</p>
6698<p class="text-sm text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 flex-grow">Leading university nationwide</p>
6699<div class="absolute inset-x-6 bottom-0 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-yellow-400 to-yellow-600 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300"></div>
6700</div>
6701</div>
6702<div>
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6740<div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-5">
6741<div class="flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900/30 rounded-xl flex items-center justify-center">
6742<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="2" stroke="currentColor" class="w-5 h-5 text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
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6748<h3 class="text-4xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100 mb-1">
6749<!--[if BLOCK]><![endif]-->            
6750<span x-text="'#' + count + ''">#1</span>
6751<!--[if ENDBLOCK]><![endif]-->    </h3>
6752<p class="font-semibold text-neutral-900 dark:text-white mb-1">in West Africa</p>
6753<p class="text-sm text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 flex-grow">Regional excellence leader</p>
6754<div class="absolute inset-x-6 bottom-0 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-400 to-blue-600 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300"></div>
6755</div>
6756</div>
6757<div>
6758<div
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6805<span x-text="'#' + count + ''">#11</span>
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6807<p class="font-semibold text-neutral-900 dark:text-white mb-1">in Africa</p>
6808<p class="text-sm text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 flex-grow">Ranked 11th among African universities</p>
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6860<span x-text="'#' + count + ''">#1</span>
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6862<p class="font-semibold text-neutral-900 dark:text-white mb-1">Research Influence</p>
6863<p class="text-sm text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 flex-grow">Worldwide research impact</p>
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6896class="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight text-white sm:text-4xl">UCC at a Glance</h2>
6897<p class="mt-4 text-lg leading-8 text-blue-100 dark:text-neutral-300">Building excellence through decades of academic leadership</p>
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7316GSAA Conference Calls for Stronger Governance and Resource Justice in Africa
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7393UCC Honours Kwesi Pratt for Contributions to Journalism, Public Discourse
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7398The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, has described veteran journalist, 
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7654<a href="https://events.ucc.edu.gh/conference-in-honour-of-professor-domwini-dabire-kuupole">
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7656Conference in Honour of Professor Domwini Dabire Kuupole
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7661A three-day conference honouring Professor Domwini Dabire Kuupole featuring prominent speakers and academic sessions
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7670<span>School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.</span>
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7724<time datetime="2025-11-11T00:00:00+00:00">
7725Nov 11, 2025
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7730<a href="https://events.ucc.edu.gh/2nd-research-and-innovation-week-and-10th-research-awards-and-grants-rags-ceremony">
7731<span class="absolute inset-0"></span>
77322nd Research and Innovation Week and 10th Research Awards and Grants (rags) Ceremony
7733</a>
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7735<!-- Excerpt -->
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7737The University Community is hereby informed that the University of Cape Coast, through the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), will hold the 2 Research and Innovation Week…
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7801Nov 10, 2025
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7806<a href="https://events.ucc.edu.gh/divagri-project-policy-dissemination-workshop">
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7808Divagri Project Policy Dissemination Workshop
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7813The University of Cape Coast, in collaboration with the CSIR–Crops Research Institute (Kumasi) and the Lake Agege Farm Institute (Mankessim), announces a one-day Policy Workshop under the DIVAGRI…
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7919Addressing climate change challenges and environmental sustainability in Africa.
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8212Sep 16, 2026
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8294<a href="https://news.ucc.edu.gh/evidence-based-research-to-drive-gender-equality-in-africas-creative-sector-00IK">
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8296Evidence-Based Research to Drive Gender Equality in Africa&#039;s Creative Sector
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8301Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, has called for concerted efforts to address gender-based inequities that continue to undermine women&#039;s growth and safety within the creative industry.
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8366May 26, 2026
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8373UCC, Partners Secure ¥2 Million Grant for China-Ghana Food Security and Storage Laboratory
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8378Researchers from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Accra Technical University, in collaboration with the Jimei University, Jiangsu University and Sinograin Chengdu Storage Research Institute Co., Ltd., have secured a ¥2 million grant
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9489// for the decision to take effect in either direction.
9490//
9491// (Spelling that directive out in full here would be a bug, not a typo: this is a
9492// JavaScript comment inside a Blade template, so Blade compiles the directive even
9493// though JavaScript treats the line as a comment, and it would open an output
9494// buffer that nothing ever closes.)
9495window.location.reload();
9496}
9497function checked() {
9498return Array.prototype.slice
9499.call(document.querySelectorAll('[data-consent-category]'))
9500.filter(function (input) { return input.checked; })
9501.map(function (input) { return input.getAttribute('data-consent-category'); });
9502}
9503document.addEventListener('click', function (event) {
9504var trigger = event.target.closest('[data-consent-action]');
9505if (! trigger) {
9506return;
9507}
9508event.preventDefault();
9509var action = trigger.getAttribute('data-consent-action');
9510if (action === 'accept') {
9511return apply(Object.keys(CONSENT.clear));
9512}
9513if (action === 'reject') {
9514return apply([]);
9515}
9516if (action === 'save') {
9517return apply(checked());
9518}
9519// "settings" — from the footer. Re-open the banner rather than sending the visitor
9520// to another page; their current answer is already ticked into the checkboxes.
9521if (action === 'settings') {
9522var banner = document.getElementById('cookie-consent');
9523if (banner) {
9524banner.hidden = false;
9525banner.classList.remove('hidden');
9526var details = banner.querySelector('details');
9527if (details) {
9528details.open = true;
9529}
9530banner.scrollIntoView({ block: 'end' });
9531banner.querySelector('[data-consent-action]').focus();
9532}
9533}
9534});
9535})();
9536</script>
9536
9537</body>
9538</html>

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