The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has announced the indefinite postponement of its reopening for the 2026/2027 academic year due to the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA).
In a notice dated October 9, 2026, the University Management informed students, parents, guardians, and the general public that the reopening, initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, had been postponed indefinitely.
According to the notice issued by the Office of the Registrar, the decision was necessary because of the ongoing industrial action by GAUA and its impact on the university's effective operations and administration.
KNUST Reopening Postponed Indefinitely
The university has advised students, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to take note of the development and await further communication regarding the revised reopening date.
Management indicated that it would provide additional updates on the new date when the necessary arrangements had been made.
The postponement means that students who were preparing to return to campus on October 13, 2026, will have to wait for further official communication from the university.
Reason for the Postponement
The university attributed the decision to the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA).
The industrial action has affected the university's administrative operations, prompting management to postpone the reopening until further notice.
However, the notice did not specify a new date for the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year.
Message to Students and Parents
KNUST Management has urged students, parents, guardians, and all other stakeholders to remain informed about developments concerning the reopening.
The university also expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the postponement and thanked stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation.
The notice was signed by Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, Deputy Registrar of the University Relations Office, for the Registrar.
What Students Should Know
Students are advised to:
- Take note that the October 13, 2026, reopening date has been postponed indefinitely.
- Await an official announcement from KNUST regarding the revised reopening date.
- Follow the university's official communication channels for further updates.
- Avoid relying on unverified information circulating on social media.
Conclusion
The indefinite postponement of KNUST's reopening for the 2026/2027 academic year follows the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Association of University Administrators.
Until management announces a new date, students and other stakeholders are encouraged to remain patient and rely on official university communications for accurate information.
Source: KNUST Office of the Registrar, notice dated October 9, 2026.
Note: This article is based on the notice provided. Its authenticity has not been independently verified.
