1940s
Learn more about the alumni who studied at the University during the 1940s.
Matilda J. Clerk
Dr Matilda Clerk was the first Ghanaian woman to secure a scholarship to study abroad. She dedicated herself to primary care and public health.
Julius Nyerere
Julius Kambarage Nyerere led Tanganyika to Independence in 1961 and served as President of the Republic of Tanzania until his retirement in 1985.
Ansuyah Singh
Ansuyah Singh’s was an esteemed doctor, radical activist and author. She helped to instigate progressive change in her society.
Hastings Banda
Banda died with an appalling record of human rights abuses and extortion – personally owning as much as 45% of Malawi’s GDP.
Oku Ampofo
Dr. Oku Ampofo’s ground-breaking studies in plant medicine led to over 300 plants being identified and certified as having medicinal properties.