The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Danquah, a faculty member at the University of Bradford’s School of Management, as its new academic adviser.
In his new capacity, Dr. Danquah will offer strategic advice on several key areas, including student support initiatives, curriculum enhancement, and policy assessment.
The CSC, an executive non-departmental public body under the Commonwealth Secretariat, operates through the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the CSC oversees the United Kingdom’s principal government scholarships tied to international development goals.
Since its inception in 1960, the Commission has provided scholarships to more than 31,000 outstanding students from underprivileged backgrounds across 56 member countries.
Many of these scholars have gone on to make notable contributions to both their local communities and global society.Upon his appointment, Dr. Danquah reaffirmed his dedication to the CSC’s mission.
“As someone passionate about education and mentorship, I am eager to support scholars in achieving their goals and making a meaningful impact in their communities,” he stated.
Dr. Danquah brings over a decade of experience in education and student mentorship. Currently an Assistant Professor specializing in Human Capital Development, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, he has spearheaded numerous leadership and engagement programs in both the United Kingdom and Ghana.
Notably, he recently led a cohort of postgraduate students from the University of Bradford to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development’s (CIPD) Annual Conference in Manchester.
Additionally, he organized a seminar aimed at fostering ties between the British Council and international students of Ghanaian origin.
The seminar featured the British Council’s Ghana Country Director, Nii Doodo Dodoo, who emphasized the Council’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities across Africa.
Dr. Danquah’s academic credentials further underscore his suitability for this role. A graduate of the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana, he earned his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agricultural Technology, with his dissertation receiving the prestigious Sunkwa Mills Award in 2007.
He later pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree and subsequently a PhD at the University of Bradford, where he has been actively involved in teaching and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
