International Women’s Day 2019: the voices of professional young women around the world
As part of the International Women’s Day 2019 celebrations, we were privileged to speak with young women working in various disciplines.
Guidelines for articles submitted to Scientect
Scientect’s vision is of a society where citizens are scientifically literate and where the vital role of science and research in national development is fully realised and valued.
Featured Research: How is forensic DNA data exchanged internationally?
The transnational exchange of forensic DNA data has become a modern trend in fighting cross-border crime, terrorism and illegal immigration.
Ghana’s pillars of growth for science and technology, President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the thrust of his Government’s policy towards national development rests on ensuring that science, technology and innovation drive all sectors of the economy.
International Youth Day 2018: food security as a safe space for development
Hunger and malnutrition pose more threat to human health than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined [1]. Every night, 1 in 9 people retire to bed without having a meal and are famished due to extreme poverty and lack of access to food.
World Sickle Cell Day: What you may be missing about sickle cell disease
Despite the recognition of sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) in 2006 and 2008 respectively, the genetic disorder has still received little public attention.
Sickle Cell Disease: Public awareness and management options – lessons from Ghana
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the common chronic genetic disorders affecting the Africa populace.
Apply for Commonwealth Scholarships
The following Commonwealth Scholarships are open for candidates from low and middle-income countries.
Writing a personal statement for postgraduate applications and scholarships
A statement of purpose (SOP) or personal statement is one of the critical aspects of your application for a postgraduate program as a science student.
Nutritional and dietary supplements: are university students risking their health?
Over the past years, bodybuilding has become an important part of the physical development process especially among university students in Ghana.
