By Edward Dankwah, GNA
Accra, Jan. 28, GNA- More than 30 Senior High School students from 10 underserved and international schools have benefited from a 8-week Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC) Bootcamp.
The bootcamp built the capacity of these students with immersive experience in artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, microcontrollers, smart systems, and advanced 3D printing.
The Programme organized by Lancaster University Ghana (LUG), in partnership with the KGL Foundation also supported six teachers.
The Bootcamp is a transformative hands-on learning
programme designed to introduce young people to emerging technologies and practical innovation.
Over the course of the 8-weeks, participants were engaged in Intensive hands-on training, collaborative teamwork, peer-to-peer mentorship, and insightful guest lectures, all aimed at fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and technological curiosity.
Dr Emmanuel Arthur, Provost at Lancaster University Ghana said the University was committed to excellence in STEM education, particularly for young people from underserved communities.
He noted that the institution’s overarching goal was to contribute meaningfully to the development of a robust pipeline of future engineers, innovators, and technology leaders.
He said the partnership whose support enabled the successful implementation of the bootcamp and reinforced a shared vision of youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and skills development in Ghana.
Lancaster University Ghana and the KGL Foundation are not just preparing students for tomorrow, they are helping them build it today.
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade
28 Jan. 2026