阿克拉理工学院迎586新生，校长呼吁AI时代做主权学习者
2026年6月中旬，阿克拉理工学院（AIT）在其位于阿克拉科科姆莱姆勒知识城的校区举办了一场盛大的入学典礼，正式接纳586名新生踏入学术殿堂。
这场仪式代表着新生人生的重要转折点，他们正式融入阿克拉理工学院学术大家庭，加入这所因技术驱动教育、创新科研及卓越职业发展而闻名的学府。
本届入学班级涵盖工程、信息技术、计算机科学、工商管理、职业健康与安全管理、项目管理以及博士课程的学生。
阿克拉理工学院校长克莱门特·K·迪宗努教授在致辞中祝贺新生获录，并勉励他们拥抱他所提出的“主权学习者时代”。他强调，在人工智能、自动化及数字化转型飞速发展的当下，毕业生必须具备独立思考、持续进取、勇于创新及负责任的领导力。
迪宗努教授指出，大学的使命绝非仅在于颁发文凭，更在于塑造能批判思考、创造性解决问题、适应环境变迁并能为社会创造价值的优秀人才。他重申，阿克拉理工学院致力于培养兼具技术实力、道德根基、求知热情及全球竞争力的毕业生。
在以“为主权学习者准备一个充满机遇、可能性与差异的世界”为主题的演讲中，校长鼓励学子采取“机遇—可能—差异”的视角，通过识别良机、探索无限可能并在生活与社区中创造实质改变。他敦促大家超越考试与证书，专注于锤炼能力、塑造品格与培养勇气。
迪宗努教授进一步勉励新生善用阿克拉理工学院提供的各类资源，坚持听课、恪守道德、科学规划时间并投身终身学习。他提醒众人，大学成功的关键不仅在于校方提供的资源与支援体系，更取决于个人对卓越与自我完善的坚定承诺。
新生代表塞缪尔·皮斯·卡马拉先生发表感言，感谢校方领导、教职员工对新生的热情接纳。他代表全体同学承诺，将恪守大学价值观，勤奋学业，努力成为能为社会贡献力量的负责任专业人士。
仪式最后正式宣布接纳学生加入大学社区，并呼吁大家把握眼前机遇、追求卓越，积极为国家及全球发展贡献力量。
阿克拉理工学院被加纳高等教育奖项评为加纳顶尖私立高校，是一所独立的技术型大学，专注于学术卓越及前沿的科学与工业研发。该校连续第四年荣获加纳最佳技术大学奖，此前亦曾获英国全球商业洞察颁发的加纳最佳技术聚焦大学奖。
阿克拉理工学院已获得加纳高等教育委员会认证，提供校园本科及开放大学本硕课程。该校在校园本科工程、计算机科学、信息技术及工商管理领域与夸美恩克鲁玛科技大学合作，并在硕士及博士阶段与马来西亚开放大学合作，提供本研课程。
此次入学典礼标志着586名学子开启全新学术征程，他们将投身于旨在为加纳快速发展的科技与商业领域培养领袖的项目。这些学生从激烈的竞争中脱颖而出，彰显了该校作为加纳技术导向高等教育首选地的日益提升的声誉。
新生所属教职员工、家属及友朋出席了典礼。
阿克拉理工学院社区通过一系列迎新活动欢迎新生，助力其顺利过渡大学生活，充分挖掘学术经历的价值。
2025/2026学年预计将延续阿克拉理工学院培养技术精湛、道德高尚且具全球竞争力毕业生的优良传统。迪宗努教授对学子提出的“成为自主学习者”的挑战，为他们的学术之旅奠定了基调，强调独立性、创造力及终身学习的承诺。校方坚信新生将坚守学校价值观，为加纳发展做出实质性贡献。
随着学子们逐步适应课程，阿克拉理工学院社区期待他们取得佳绩，并为大学卓越的技术教育传统增添光彩。
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has officially welcomed 586 newly admitted students into its academic community at a colourful matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the university's Knowledge City Campus in Kokomlemle, Accra.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the lives of the new students as they formally became members of the AIT scholarly community, joining a university renowned for excellence in technology-driven education, innovation, research and professional development.
The matriculating class comprises students pursuing programmes in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Project Management and doctoral studies.
Addressing the matriculating class, the President of AIT, Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, congratulated the students on their admission and challenged them to embrace what he termed "The Age of the Sovereign Learner." He emphasised that the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, automation and digital transformation demands graduates who are capable of independent thinking, continuous learning, innovation and responsible leadership.
Professor Dzidonu noted that universities exist not merely to award degrees but to develop capable human beings who can think critically, solve problems creatively, adapt to changing circumstances and contribute meaningfully to society. He reiterated AIT's commitment to producing graduates who are technically competent, ethically grounded, intellectually curious and globally competitive.
Speaking on the theme, "Preparing the Sovereign Learner for a World of Opportunity, Possibility and Difference," the President encouraged students to adopt the Opportunity–Possibility–Difference Perspective by recognising opportunities, exploring possibilities and creating meaningful differences in their lives and communities. He urged them to see beyond examinations and certificates and focus on building capability, character and courage.
Professor Dzidonu further challenged the students to make the most of the opportunities available to them at AIT by attending lectures consistently, acting ethically, managing their time wisely and committing themselves to lifelong learning. He reminded them that success at the university would depend not only on the resources and support systems provided by AIT but also on their personal commitment to excellence and self-development.
On behalf of the newly admitted students, Mr Samuel Peace Kamara delivered the matriculants' acceptance speech, expressing gratitude to the university's leadership, faculty and staff for the warm reception extended to the new students. He pledged, on behalf of his colleagues, that they would uphold the values of the university, work diligently in their studies and strive to become responsible professionals capable of making meaningful contributions to society.
The ceremony concluded with a formal declaration admitting the students into membership of the university community and a call on them to embrace the opportunities before them, pursue excellence and contribute positively to national and global development.
Accra Institute of Technology, ranked the top private university in Ghana by the Ghana Tertiary Awards, is an independent technology-focused university committed to academic excellence and cutting-edge scientific and industrial research and development work. The university won the Best Technology University in Ghana Award for the fourth consecutive year, awarded by the Ghana Tertiary Awards, following the Best in Technology-Focused University in Ghana Award from Global Business Insight of the United Kingdom.
AIT is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to offer both campus-based and Open University undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The university is affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for the campus-based undergraduate programmes in engineering, computer science, information technology and business administration, and with the Open University of Malaysia for the Open University undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Masters and Ph.D. level.
The matriculation ceremony marked the beginning of a new academic journey for the 586 students, who will now embark on programmes designed to prepare them for leadership in Ghana's rapidly evolving technology and business sectors. The students were admitted from a competitive applicant pool, reflecting the university's growing reputation as a destination for technology-focused higher education in Ghana.
The ceremony was attended by faculty members, staff, families and friends of the new students. The AIT community has welcomed the new cohort with a series of orientation activities designed to help them transition into university life and make the most of their academic experience. The 2025/2026 academic year is expected to build on AIT's tradition of producing graduates who are technically competent, ethically grounded and globally competitive. Professor Dzidonu's challenge to the students to become "sovereign learners" sets the tone for their academic journey, emphasising independence, creativity and a commitment to lifelong learning. The university has expressed confidence that the new students will uphold the institution's values and contribute meaningfully to Ghana's development. As the students settle into their programmes, the AIT community looks forward to their achievements and contributions to the university's legacy of excellence in technology education.