Working with major stakeholders to reorganize artisanal and small-scale mining from a poverty driven activity into a wealth creation venture through the UMaT ASM Hub.
Exploring the linkages between agrarian and mining economies in rural Ghana for improved livelihoods.
Improving agricultural productivity and production through IT.
GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATION
Expanding the frontiers of mining and allied education, and working towards the mine of the future through research on sustainable practices, operational efficiency and novel systems.
Advancing hands-on training of our students through engineering practice with local artisans.
GOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITY
Continuing with the gender mainstreaming policy to improve enrollment of females in the male dominated mining and engineering education space to 40% by 2024. The gender mainstreaming agenda has increased female participation from 0.2% in the early 90s to 25% in 2022.
Applying mentorship programmes to help females to settle in, and also prepare for the world of work.
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER & SANITATION
Working with major stakeholders including this Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the National Association of Small-scale Miners, to clean polluted rivers.
80% of water used in the university are from our own boreholes.
GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY
Ongoing research on conversion of waste plastics to fuel is promoting waste treatment and production of affordable energy.
Generating potentially affordable and clean energy through the synthesis biodiesel.
Adoption of 75% low energy bulbs.
GOAL 9: INDUSTRY INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Developing new concepts and innovations through our career and innovation fairs and incubating some in our Business Incubation Hub.
Creating avenues for innovative discourse by utilising the MIIF-UMaT Distinguished Speaker Series on Industrialisation .
GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
Developing an arboretum, which covers about 10% of the campus area, to support eco-system restoration.
Creating and maintaining a buffer zone to preserve a small waterfall on campus.
GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
Utilising the arboretum to help preserve the nine threatened plant (timber) species in Ghana, protecting biodiversity in the Tarkwa area, and conserving wild life and indigenous tree species.
GOAL 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Developing stronger relationships with government and industry.
Making ourselves more relevant to the community through our Radio ASM School and Safety programmes among others, aimed at promoting resilience and disaster preparedness.
