Takoradi Polytechnic has been nominated as the Best Regional Polytechnic in Science and Education by the Europe Business Assembly (EBA). The award will be given to the institution at the Oxford Summit of Leaders to be held on 17th December, 2013 in Oxford in the United Kingdom.

A statement signed by the EBA International Relations Manager, Anna Gorobets said the award is in recognition of the polytechnic’s professionalism in teaching and learning, the quality of researches, introduction and realization of international programmes, as well as contributions to national educational development in 2012.

“We must admit successful work of your polytechnic in professional, scientific and educational directions, as well as high level of professionalism by its alumni in the field of work. These key factors together with stainless reputation, dynamic growth, and sustainable scientific achievements led the Socrates Committee to nominate your polytechnic as the “Best Regional Polytechnic,” the statement said.

Takoradi Polytechnic has thus attained “European Quality” standards and the institution will be included in the official register of leading enterprises and educational establishments by the Europe Business Assembly.

The statement also added that the Rector of the Polytechnic, Rev. Prof. Daniel A. Nyarko, will be presented with an award for being the ‘Best Manager of the Year’ in the science and education sphere and with a personal certificate.

The Oxford Summit of Leaders in Science and Education is an annual forum of investors, academics, university presidents and rectors from Europe and around the world.

The Summit affords the leaders the opportunity to discuss new trends in higher education, the popularization of modern educational programmes and methods, presentation of scientific advances and emerging innovative solutions, and the extension of international cooperation in scientific and educational spheres.

This year’s Summit, which will be held between 16th and 18th December, 2013 in Oxford, UK, will see leaders of the world education system deliberate on issues such as modern trends in the development of higher education; transformation of the traditional education system and the influence of globalization; modern education programmes and innovative methodologies in student teaching (e.g. distance learning, joint/dual diplomas; life-long education).

It will also discuss continued adaptation of education programmes to meet current demand as well as cooperation of higher educational institutions with employers through work placements and future jobs for students.

Council Chairman, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, congratulated the Rector for winning the award and his efforts at putting the Polytechnic on the global map of leading educational establishments.