HISTORY
The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) consists of six departments. They are
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Earth Science
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Physics
• Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science
These departments were carved out of some of the existing units in the then Faculty of Science to form the SPMS in August 2014. The School is one of the six constituent units in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) of the University.
The various Departments under the School have built enviable reputation and recorded greater achievements for being one of the providers of top-quality education in the sciences spanning over half a century in the country.
Objectives of SPMS
The objectives of the School are as follows:
• To provide academic excellence in science education, research and innovation
• To enhance research and teaching capabilities of each unit to be centers of excellence
• To build capacity in training more postgraduate students
• To enhance collaboration with the public, academia and industry to achieve stated goals.
The School is committed to providing an environment conducive for teaching, learning and research.
The Leadership of the School
The Leadership of SPMS is made up of
• Dean
• Heads of the various Departments
• School Administrator
Student-centre Initiatives
• Robust academic advising system for academic success
• Entrepreneurial programs to provide both soft and technical skills to students
• Career fair for students
Major Contributions to the University
• Groundbreaking research in the physical and mathematical sciences.
• Public engagements to bring research outcomes to the attention of policy makers and the public.
• The School has contributed to enhancing institutional processes by spearheading the development of the following solutions:
Online Academic Staff Promotion Application
Accreditation Management Portal
Graduation Digitalization Process (DiGradSys)
Engagement with Industry and Government institutions
The School has a strong collaboration with the institutions such as
• The Minerals Commission
• The Ghana Chamber of Mines
• Goil PLC
• The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
• The Ghana Gas Company Ltd
• GCB Bank
• Chirano Gold Mines
The School will continue to provide a congenial atmosphere for effective teaching, learning, research, and community engagement, as well as the provision of workable solutions to industry. It looks forward to more collaboration with external stakeholders and alumni, to develop a more prosperous nation.