Background
In August 2023, the School of Graduate Studies, Research, and Grants of Sunyani Technical University was segmented into two: the School of Graduate Studies and the Directorate of Grants, Research, and Development (DGRD). Thus, the new directorate, DGRD, was mandated to lead the university in terms of grants, research, and developmental activities.
Vision Statement
To increase the visibility of Sunyani Technical University through research, grantsmanship, and staff development.
Mission Statement
To create an ideal atmosphere within the Sunyani Technical University community that encourages excellence in research, innovation, development, and capacity building in winning grant proposals from within Ghana and the world.
Objectives
The main objectives of the Directorate are to:
- conduct periodic training programmes, seminars, and conferences for staff and students of STU,
- facilitate in development of the research capacity of staff and students of STU, and
- lead the university in sourcing grants for developmental activities of the university, and possibly its catchment area.
Staff of the Directorate
Edward Owusu (PhD) is an Associate Professor of English Language & Applied Linguistics in the Department of Communication Studies at Sunyani Technical University. Additionally, he is the Director for Grants, Research, and Development. He holds a PhD, MPhil, and MA in Teaching English as a Second Language from the Department of Linguistics, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra. He also holds an MBA (HRM) from KNUST, Kumasi, and a B.Ed from the University of Education, Winneba. He has over 80 publications in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. His research interests are Language Studies, Literature, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, Critical Thinking, HRM, Ethics, Language Education & Communication Skills. Professor Owusu is a member of the Linguistics Association of Ghana (LAG). He is also a visiting associate professor at IDL, KNUST, Christian Service University, and Regent University College of Science and Technology, where he facilitates some courses and assesses PhD, MPhil, and MA dissertations. He has attended and presented papers in some countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies. Prof Owusu is also a gospel music recording artiste.
Prof Edward Owusu (PhD, MPhil, MA, MBA, B.Ed)
The Director