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Academic projects to pursue
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These days, I have been writing about scholarships, grades and how to apply generally to Finnish universities. I continue today along those lines with a focus on the nature of academic projects to pursue.
While I draw on official information or media sources, I rely on my own observations all these years that I have been in Finland.
Why academic projects
Academic projects form an important part of students’ learning outcomes and as a requirement in order to complete the degree programme that a student pursues.
Thus, the project is a part of the course that a student undertakes for the degree. The project which often takes place in a laboratory may be a research in a fieldwork or for science students.
Most Finnish universities place emphasis on projects. For example, the University of Helsinki sees itself as an important project partner.
It says on its website that the University faculties, units and degree programmes are encouraged to actively participate in developing teaching and education by taking part in international cooperation projects (see www.helsinki.fi/en/cooperation).
Relevant subjects
Projects are closely tied to the study subjects that a student pursues.
According to information, the most popular English-language programme in recent years is the Bachelor of Health Care (Nursing) courses.
Others are engineering and technology; business and management; computer science and information technology (IT); natural sciences and mathematics; and education and training.
Therefore, I think the education institutions and other authorities in Ghana should encourage studies in science subjects.
In my experiences, I have come across students originally from some Asian countries who have studied mostly science subjects and have moved back home to help with the skills and knowledge they have acquired abroad.
Those students that I encountered directly or whose stories I heard usually studied science subjects, mathematics and Information, Communication technology (ICT).
In that way, I can imagine how they would be in high demand even in Finland or in their country of origin, which would then be immensely beneficial to the student as well as the countries involved.
Experiences of Diaspora and return migration
The experiences of Diasporas are important here as an advantage to both the host society and the country of origin of the student, in terms of returning to their home country and imparting the skills, knowledge and experiences gained abroad.
I have read many stories about Asian countries encouraging their Diasporas to learn in Euro-American academic institutions and go back home to help develop their nations with the knowledge and skills acquired abroad.
This is something to indeed consider seriously for its advantages both to the students and their countries.
Education as a good area for cooperation
Let us also think about building a strong bond in the area of cooperation in education between Ghana and Finland. I know that the two countries have a level of cooperation in the area of education.
Even so, there are calls for increasing and strengthening of the areas of cooperation between the two countries. In this way, individual student’s quest to study abroad can be boosted if there are official arrangements backing them.
Previously, students from some Finnish universities of applied sciences visited Ghana for practical work and there was an exchange programme for teachers and rectors of Ghanaian and Finnish polytechnics, for which there have been some visits to Finland.
I do not know what the situation is after the COVID-19 situation, but I think it would be worthwhile going back to such arrangements. Thank you.
By Perpectual Crentsil
On Sunday, August 13, 2026, the Church of Pentecost (COP) International, Finland, held an impressive church service in Helsinki in honour of and to welcome Prophet Benjamin Arthur as the new National Head.
The well-attended service formally ushered in Prophet Arthur who takes over from Apostle Francis Owusu Kwaah, who has been the National Head since November 2020 and whose tenure as the National Head ended last month.
Prophet Arthur arrived in Finland from the UK where he has held many positions in the church to replace Apostle Owusu Kwaah who moves back to the UK.
A touching welcome and powerful ministration
The church service was officiated by Apostle Seth Samuel Asante, the National Head of the Church of Pentecost, USA.
It was a touching welcome church service and ministration at a well-attended event. In attendance were many religious leaders from other churches or missions, as well as dignitaries.
Apostle Asante had the honour to introduce Prophet Arthur to the whole congregation as the new National Head in Finland. He was joined by other church leaders and officers from UK, USA, and Finland to pray for Prophet Arthur and handed him over to COP Finland as their new National Head to a huge applause.
Earlier, Apostle Asante delivered a powerful and touching sermon that highlighted a message of salvation and the importance of knowing, loving and serving God with one’s whole heart. He entreated the audience to love God and do His work to glorify his name.
Stirring up understandings from the hymns: “My faith has found a resting place…” and “Guide me O Thou great Jehovah…,” as well as a number of quotations from the Bible, the Apostle gave a powerful preaching on the need to build one’s faith in God.
Response from the new National Head
In response, Prophet Benjamin Arthur preached the power of prophecies and God’s plan for redemption. He entreated all to believe in God’s power especially through prophecies to save mankind. The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, he noted and add: “The blood of Jesus is not shed in vain”.
Surrounded by his beloved wife, Mrs Eugenia Arthur, and their three children, Prophet Arthur expressed gratitude to the members of the church for the resounding welcome they have accorded him as he starts to embark on his role and duty as the National Head.
He recognised the exploits and excellent leadership roles of his predecessors, Apostle Edmund Appiah (who was the first National Head) and Apostle Francis Owusu Kwaah.
COP’s future and growth in Finland
The Church of Pentecost in Finland was established over 25 years ago. It started in September 2000 as a prayer group with a small number of devoted persons in Helsinki (see www.copfinland.fi).
The group grew fast and there was the need to secure a new place of worship in the Helsinki area. The Church has grown and spread to other towns and cities in Finland.
Today, in Helsinki alone there are two branches of the Church. There is the Akan Assembly where worship is done mostly in the Twi language. The other branch is the English Assembly (or the PIWC) which is attended by other nationalities and African immigrants aside Ghanaian immigrants.
The COP Finland has become very formidable in the religious space in the Ghanaian community in Finland.
It has thus played a prominent role in the religious or spiritual existence of its members, as well as in people’s social lives as a key aspect of integration into the Finnish society.
The church continues to grow and, for example, it has been one of the major channels through which the Ghana Union Finland (GUF), an association for Ghanaian immigrants in Finland, has made more contacts with members of the Ghanaian immigrant community.
With Dr Perpetual Crentsil
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Responding to religious insults with faith, wisdom and restraint …The Prophetic Model for Muslim–Christian Peace and Coexistence(Part 1)
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. We praise Him, seek His help and forgiveness, and seek refuge in Him from the evil within ourselves and from our evil deeds.
May His Peace and Blessings be Upon the Noble Prophet Mohammed, his household, companions and all righteous people till the Last Day. Ameen
GHANA, WE MUST NOT ALLOW A MOMENT OF ANGER TO DESTROY DECADES OF PEACE
My dear brothers and sisters in Ghana.
Today I speak about something that should concern every Muslim, every Christian and every responsible Ghanaian.
Recent events involving controversial statements about Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the arrest of an Islamic cleric accused of making statements advocating violence, and the arrest of a Christian preacher over alleged derogatory comments concerning the Prophet (pbuh) have generated considerable national concern. The Ghana Police Service has said the matters are under investigation and that due process will apply.
And now, reports of an alleged assault on a detained pastor have added another troubling dimension to the matter.
Let us be very clear:
Ghana is not at war.
Muslims are not at war with Christians.
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Christians are not at war with Muslims.
For generations, we have lived together, traded together, worked together, attended the same schools, built communities together and, in many Ghanaian families, even married across religious lines.
Therefore, we must not allow the reckless words or actions of a few individuals to destroy the peace built by generations.
WHEN SOMEONE INSULTS THE PROPHET (PBUH), WHAT DOES ISLAM EXPECT
FROM ME?
This is the question we must answer.
Not: “How angry am I?”
But: “What does Allah require from me?”
Not: “What can I do to my enemy?”
But: “What did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) do when his enemies hurt him?”
This distinction is crucial.
Islam does not teach us to abandon our faith when we are provoked.
Islam teaches us how to behave because we have faith.
Allah says:
“Do not let the hatred of a people cause you to depart from justice. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.” (Qur’an 5:8).
Notice the greatness of Islam.
Allah does not say, “Be just when people respect you.”
He says, be just even when you hate what they have done.
Therefore: An insult does not give me permission to become unjust.
The author is the Chief Imam of Katamanso Municipal and Certified Counsellor and Governance Expert
By Imam Alhaji Saeed Abdulai
