Thrivus University Holds Maiden Graduation

Thrivus University for Biomedical Science and Technology has proudly celebrated its first graduation ceremony on May 7, 2026, marking a historic milestone in Ghana’s postgraduate biomedical education.

The Pioneering Class Six scholars graduated from the university’s flagship programs in Human Embryology: Three were awarded the Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and three were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), including one female international graduate from Liberia

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Kofi Peter Amponsah Mensah, CEO of Pamicor Limited, urged corporate institutions to invest in biomedical research and innovation to tackle pressing social challenges.

“Don’t study problems only. Solve problems so big that industries form around them… That is how economies are built. That is how nations rise,” he told the graduates.

Dr. Amponsah-Mensah described the graduates as “foundation stones” who have created a path where none existed. He further called on Thrivus University to sponsor doctoral research into Dementia, highlighting its dual importance as a social need and an economic opportunity.

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, challenged graduates to move beyond academic research and become advocates for real-world solutions.

“Graduates, I urge you to become more than conveyors of knowledge; become its advocates. Build bridges between science and society. Inform policymakers, industry, and communities. The future of biomedical innovation depends not just on discovery but on translation.”

Founder and President, Prof. Kenneth Frimpong, reaffirmed the university’s mission to train scientists who can transform research into therapies, patents, and enterprises. He emphasized the importance of creating a world-class research environment in Ghana to curb brain drain and retain the country’s brightest biomedical talent.

Thrivus University held its first matriculation on May 28, 2021, admitting seven students into postgraduate programs in Human Embryology and Gene Therapy. That pioneering cohort has now produced the institution’s first graduates.

The maiden graduation underscores Thrivus University’s growing role in advancing biomedical science and postgraduate training in Ghana. University leadership and guest speakers emphasized the urgent need for stronger industry-academia partnerships to ensure research translates into tangible health and economic benefits..