March 2017
Scheduled Website Maintenance
We wish to inform all stakeholders of our ongoing scheduled maintenance work for the period 13th – 24th March 2017.
To forestall interruptions in web services, most of the works will be carried out during off peak periods (i.e. between the hours of 8pm – 4am) on working days, and on Saturday and Sunday.
Do bear with us for any inconvinience.
Thank you.
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The Division of Human Resource Organizes Health Training for Staff of the Estate Section
The Division of Human Resource in partnership with the Estate Section has organised a workshop on the health needs of staff of the Section. The workshop was held on 2nd February, 2017 and attended by 35 members of staff of the Section.

UEW Observes International Women’s Day
The University of Education, Winneba has observed the global event held to celebrate women’s efforts and contributions to societal growth, dubbed International Women’s Day, with a three-day Gender Sensitization workshop for all categories of staff at the University.

RE-SCHEDULE OF “NUGGETS FOR LIFE” RADIO PROGRAMME
The Counseling Centre wishes to inform the University community that the Radio programme “Nuggets for Life” has been re-scheduled from Wednesdays, 5pm – 6:30pm to Thursdays 5pm – 6pm.
Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.
Thank you.
AG. DIRECTOR, COUNSELLING CENTRE

Ajumako Hall Week Celebration
Ajumako Hall wishes to inform the University Community that its Hall Week Celebration is scheduled as follows:
Date: 15th to 19th March, 2017
Venue: Ajumako Campus
Note:
This year’s hall week is going to be celebrated in grand style. Interesting and Educative activities scheduled for the week are as follows:
- Inter level soccer
- Debates
- Float
- Clean up exercise
- Dinner and lots more
Sponsors

University of Frankfurt, Germany Concludes Pact with UEW
The University of Frankfurt, Germany has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to promote languages education and deepen a long standing agreement between the two institutions. The MOU was signed on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Council Chamber.

UEW-K students organise Basic Design Technology (BDT) quiz competition for basic schools in Kumasi
The Old Students Association of Mampong College of Technical Education, formerly Mampong Technical Teacher’s College (MATTCOSA), UEW-Kumasi Chapter has organised interschool quiz competition for students of Anglican Junior High School in Kumasi to promote technical education.

A workshop on Grammar, Punctuation and Proofreading: Ensuring Professional Presentation
The workshop will address common questions about grammar and punctuation, with emphasis on how such mechanics are essential to effective institutional communications. Strategies for identifying and resolving grammar and punctuation errors would be discussed and practiced as well as effective proofreading skills. Participants will have an opportunity to have their grammar and punctuation questions answered and will leave the workshop with handouts and a list of resources that will assist them in perfecting their speaking and writing skills.

UEW Commemorates Ghana National History Day
The 2017 Ghana National History Day (GNHD) was marked on the theme, "Taking a Stand in History". The idea is to make history more engaging and help increase interest in knowing our past as Ghanaians. This theme helped participants to think about people, ideas and events that indicate a stand taken in the past, how relevant it is for history and what lessons can be learnt for the future. The main activities included a national history contest and sensitization on the relevance of history.

The Department of History and Political Science Education Seminar Series
Invitation to our Wednesday Seminar Series to be presented by Dr. Edward Abaka (University of Miami).
Topic: "Merchants, Carriers, Soldiers, and Educators: The Hausa Diaspora in Ghana (Asante and the Gold Coast ), 1860 - 1960"
Date: 15th March, 2017.
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm(GMT)
Chair: Dr. Briama A. Imurana (University of Education, Winneba)
Venue: Departmental Reading Room,LT 306
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British Council presents APTIS at University of Education
British Council in partnership with the University of Education, Winneba organised a presentation on Aptis for staff and students of the university to encourage them to patronize the English proficiency product. Aptis is an innovative global English assessment tool from the British Council designed to test, assess and evaluate the English language skills of individuals in corporate and educational institutions.

Such is Life by Femi Osofisan
synopsis

Soundflames
The Departmennt of Music Education presents Shasha Marley in a live Music Workshop and Performance.
Date: Thursday, 16th March, 2017.
Venue: Central Campus, UEW
Time: 7:00pm
Host Band: - UEW Dance Band

Silver Jubilee SRC Week Celebration 2017
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is celebrating its Silver Jubilee and SRC Week for the 2016/2017 academic year, scheduled to take place from Tuesday 28th March, 2017 to Sunday 2nd April, 2017.
The Theme for the celebration is “UEW Silver Jubilee: Advancing Teacher Education using E-learning Resources.”
PROGRAMME OUTLINE FOR THE SILVER JUBILEE SRC WEEK CELEBRATION

Shifting Boundaries of the Firm: Japanese Company - Japanese Labour
All firms wrestle with restructuring that involves consolidation through mergers and acquisitions on the one hand, and fragmentation through outsourcing and spin-offs on the other. Corporate restructuring is a major driver in transforming labour markets, engendering concerns about employment security. The framework introduced in this book analyses shifting organizational boundaries, i.e., structural changes within corporations resulting from a series of strategic interplays between management and labour unions.
Feminist Frontiers, 9th Edition
The most widely used anthology of feminist writings, Feminist Frontiers has stood the test of time. Classic and contemporary readings on cutting-edge topics cut across disciplinary and generational lines, presenting the full diversity of women’s lives and exploring commonalities and interconnected differences. Feminist Frontiers offers analyses of the causes and consequences of gender inequality in interaction with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, ability, and nation, and introduces students to feminist theory and methodology.
Becoming A Teacher: Issues In Secondary Education: Issues in Secondary Teaching
"This book will give the next generation of teachers the best possible kick-start to their career available. There is a critical examination of theory and practice in all of those key areas which have occupied educationalists. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to trainee teachers considering a career in secondary schools or to well established professionals who want to reflect on current practice." Alban O' Brien, Key Stage 2/3 English Course Leader, Edge Hill University, UK.
The Atlantic slave trade: a census
Curtin combines modern research and statistical methods with his broad knowledge of the field to present the first book-length quantitative analysis of the Atlantic slave trade. Its basic evidence suggests revision of currently held opinions concerning the place of the slave trade in the economies of the Old World nations and their American colonies.
Table of Contents
Frontmatterpage
List of Illustrationspage vii
List of Tablespage ix
Preface page xv
American Government and Politics: Deliberation, Democracy and Citizenship
Bessette/Pitney's AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP, First Edition, is based on the idea of "deliberative democracy": political systems work best when informed citizens and public officials deliberate to identify and promote the common good. Emphasizing citizenship, the text examines the way that civic culture and immigration impact students and shape the country. It offers solid historical coverage and a close look at civic responsibility.
Available at:
- North Campus Library