In this week’s round-up of Ghana STEM news, here are our top 7 developments from across science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Ghana that you should know about. We provide the source and explain why each matters—even if you’re not a specialist.
1. Girls Engaged in STEM via Hands-On Clinic
Source: Yinson Production Ghana press release, 7 Nov 2025. Yinson
This initiative brought more than 500 young girls in the Ahanta West area into basic chemistry, circuit building and robotics. This is important because gender equity in STEM remains a critical challenge. Early exposure and hands-on activities help broaden participation and confidence for girls in mathematics, science and engineering.
2. Registration Extended for Junior High Innovation Challenge
Source: Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge registration extension, 7 Nov 2025. MyJoyOnline
The extension gives more junior-high school students across Ghana an opportunity to join an innovation challenge. This counts as noteworthy Ghana STEM news because it promotes problem-solving, creative thinking and real-world application of STEM—key ingredients for building the next generation of STEM talent.
3. Mfantsipim Winds NSMQ 2025
Source: Mfantsipim School secures fourth national prize in National Science and Maths Quiz, 7 Nov 2025. News Ghana
A record 174 schools took part this year in the NSMQ with Mfantsipim claiming back to back victories. This year in the final, they beat Opoku Ware and St. Augustine’s. The NSMQ shows both the scale of STEM engagement in schools and the continuing culture of academic competition in STEM fields.
4. Government to Introduce STEM Subjects at Basic Level
Source: Ministry of Education announcement, 19 Aug 2025. Graphic Online
The decision to introduce coding, robotics and engineering into the basic school level is a major shift in the foundational approach to STEM education in Ghana. For Ghana STEM news, this highlights policy change and early-stage investment in building STEM literacy.
5. Practical STEM Education Advancing in Western North Region
Source: NewsGhana article, ~4 weeks ago. News Ghana
This region, traditionally focused on mining and cocoa, is now repositioning toward scientific education and practical STEM skill-building. This is significant because it demonstrates how regional development and STEM are intersecting in diverse parts of the country.
6. Government Extends Digital Skills/Innovation Fund in Education
Source: Government budget for STEM education in Ghana. Ghana Business News+1
Funding commitments shape the possibilities for change. This is core because without resources, many ambitious STEM programmes stall. It underlines that investment is going toward supporting science, technology and engineering education.
7. STEM Education Workshop for Teacher-Trainers at UCC
Source: University of Cape Coast teacher-education workshop, Aug 2025. University of Cape Coast
Why it matters: Quality STEM learning depends heavily on well-trained teachers. This story is part of Ghana STEM news because it shows the capacity-building behind the scenes—preparing the educators who will deliver hands-on, inquiry-based STEM learning.