The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), and Standard Chartered Bank Ghana have held discussions on potential collaboration in project financing, student internships and professional engagement. The meeting took place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, when a delegation led by the bank’s Chief Executive and Head of Coverage, Mr Xorse Godzi, paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor.
Mr Godzi said the bank’s increased emphasis on corporate and investment banking, following a restructuring of its operations, offered opportunities to deepen engagement with institutions such as UPSA.
He highlighted the importance of sustainable financing in the education sector and expressed interest in exploring support for initiatives that would advance the University’s development and enhance students’ practical learning.
Beyond project financing and internship placements, Mr Godzi proposed engagements through which experienced banking professionals could share industry insights with students. These interactions, he explained, would help students connect classroom learning with professional practice and develop a clearer understanding of workplace expectations.
Welcoming the delegation, Professor Mawutor said the proposed collaboration aligned with the University’s commitment to professionally relevant education and stronger industry engagement.
He highlighted UPSA’s range of academic programmes and its focus on equipping students with the knowledge, skills and adaptability required in an evolving professional environment.
The Vice-Chancellor identified innovation as a central priority in the University’s strategic direction. He cited its interdisciplinary research initiatives, which encourage final-year students to develop academic projects into products and services with the potential to address practical challenges.
Professor Mawutor explained that these initiatives sought to strengthen the application of academic knowledge while nurturing creativity, entrepreneurship and problem-solving. He expressed optimism that collaboration with Standard Chartered could complement these efforts through industry exposure, professional mentorship and opportunities to develop competencies relevant to the financial services sector.
The bank’s delegation also included Ms Asiedua Addae, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, and Mr Cletus Tanye of Business Planning and Management. Mr Francis Dadzie, President of the UPSA Alumni Association, was also present.
The visit concluded with a tour of the newly commissioned UPSA Laptop Assembly Plant, where the delegation was introduced to the University’s efforts to connect technological innovation with practical skills development.
