The
Catholic University of Ghana (CUG) has made a landmark achievement with the
launch of its comprehensive digital repository, CUGSpace. Spearheaded by the Vice-Chancellor
Sir Professor Daniels Obeng-Ofori, this repository is a pivotal resource that
consolidates a wide array of academic materials, including theses,
dissertations, past examination questions, lecture notes, books, eBooks,
research articles, and datasets. The CUGSpace preserves the university’s
intellectual heritage and democratizes access to these resources, making them
freely available to the global academic community.
Sir Prof.
Obeng-Ofori highlighted the repository's significance in advancing research and
education at CUG, emphasizing that this initiative reflects the university’s commitment
to leveraging technology to enhance academic pursuits. The repository's
open-access nature ensures that students and faculty at CUG, as well as
scholars worldwide, can easily access and utilize these materials. This project
positions CUG as a leader in digital innovation within the academic sector,
reinforcing its role as a beacon of learning and research in Ghana and beyond.
The
development and launch of the CUGSpace underscore the university's
forward-thinking approach, aiming to foster a robust research culture and
support the dissemination of knowledge. It is an integral part of CUG's broader
digital transformation strategy, which seeks to integrate modern technology
into every aspect of university life. As the repository grows, it will continue
to serve as a critical tool for academic development, research dissemination,
and promoting scholarly communication.
In
conclusion, the CUGSpace is not just a digital repository but a testament to
the Catholic University of Ghana’s dedication to academic excellence,
accessibility, and innovation under the leadership of Sir Prof. D. Obeng-Ofori.
This initiative will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the academic
community, both within the university and globally, by enhancing the accessibility
and visibility of the university's scholarly outputs.
CUG Repository: https://cugrepository.academicdigital.space/research_document
