University of Education, Winneba

University of Education, Winneba
Arms of the University of Education, Winneba
MottoEducation for Service
TypePublic
Established1992; 32 years ago (1992)
ChairmanProf. Obeng Mireku
Vice-ChancellorProf. Stephen Jobson Mitchual
StudentsOver 60,000
Location,
CampusUrban area / Suburban area
(Winneba,Ajumako)
Colours
Scarlet, White and Ultramarine
     
Websitewww.uew.edu.gh

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is a university in Winneba, Central Region of Ghana.[1] It was established in 1992 by a government ordinance (PNDC Law 322)[2] and with a relationship with the University of Cape Coast.[3] Its main aim is to train teachers for the education system of Ghana. The University of Education, Winneba is charged with the responsibility of teacher education and producing professional educators to spearhead a new national vision of education aimed at redirecting Ghana's efforts along the path of rapid economic and social development. The University of Education, Winneba is expected to play a leading role in Ghana's drive to produce scholars whose knowledge would be fully responsive to the realities and exigencies of contemporary Ghana.

  1. ^ "Winneba High Court orders UEW to reinstate Prof. Avoke as Vice-Chancellor and 4 other dismissed officers - MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline.com. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ^ Brooks, R. (2009). Transitions from Education to Work: New Perspectives from Europe and Beyond. Springer. p. 117. ISBN 9780230235403.
  3. ^ Wan, Guofang (2008). The Education of Diverse Student Populations: A Global Perspective. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 118. ISBN 9781402082047.