Lancaster University GCRF Research Internship

My time in Ghana has come to an end. I have had a great time learning about sanitation in Ghana, meeting new people, experiencing Ghanaian culture and investigating the possibility of establishing a Lancaster University accredited PhD centre in Ghana. In my last week I took a trip to Kumasi to meet with CSIR - Crop Research Institute, to discuss the possibility of carrying out a plasma technology project within their institute. I also met with the Agricultural Engineering Department at KNUST to talk to the final year students about the prospects of an engineering graduate. Whilst at KNUST, I discussed with the head of department the possibility of a PhD collaboration with Lancaster University. My last weekend was spent at Cape Coast - a fishing town in the Central Region. In Cape Coast, I visited Kakum National Park and did the canopy walk. We also visited and had a tour of Cape Coast Castle. I was sad to say goodbye to the amazing people I met whilst doing my intern

Weeks 4 and 5 have been testing week. I have spent the week measuring the temperature and humidity of different portable toilet superstructure designs. This is a part of a review of the different toilet designs I am carrying out. The report will be given to local government so as to better inform them on which design is the most appropriate for different locations.  On Friday, I took a trip to Akosombo Dam, which is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana.  Saturday was beach day with a group of students who study at Lancaster University Ghana. On Sunday, I attended the Word and Worship Concert in Independence Square. The whole square was packed with thousands of Ghanaians praising God!