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UENR TECH FAIR - 3rd Edition

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  • 29 Jul
  • 2024

UENR TECH FAIR - 3rd Edition

The Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences under the School of Sciences at the University of Energy and Natural Resources-UENR last Friday, July 26, 2024, successfully hosted its 3rd Annual Tech Fair, themed The Future is Now: Integrating Digitalization in Ghanas Developmental Agenda. The event brought together academia, industry, and government to discuss the role of technology in driving the Ghana digital agenda. The convener and Head of the Department of Information Technology and Decisions Sciences ITDS, Dr. Peter Appiahene made known the department plans to expand beyond the classroom and the university community to becoming a globally accepted technology hub.

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Speaking during the 3rd UENR Tech Fair, Dr. Appiahene said the plans include developing students capacity to solve most of the worlds complex technological problems through more comprehensive digital literacy programs, advanced research projects in emerging technologies, and collaborations with international tech organizations.


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He noted that the department has already begun contributing back to the broader community by developing mobile applications and other tech solutions that have been used in the agricultural and health sectors.