Ghana

Meeting the Ghanaian students was a highlight of Gladys Banhu Naadi’s first visit to the UK. Together with Tim Hunt, WSA’s Managing Director, she met ten students she had helped place at Aberystwyth University. It was a wonderful meeting. The students were happy with their experience, particularly the free student accommodation included in their offers. For Gladys, seeing them settled and enjoying university life made the journey especially worthwhile.

In May 2026, Aberystwyth University hosted an agents’ conference attended by agents from around the world. World Student Advisors was represented by Tim Hunt, Managing Director, and Gladys Banhu Naadi, Director for Ghana.

Gladys flew with Turkish Airlines from Accra via Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, before travelling by train to Aberystwyth, where Jack Latchford-Coates welcomed her on arrival. Tim drove from his hometown of Clevedon in North Somerset.

Aberystwyth’s hospitality was second to none. Gladys and Tim enjoyed two excellent days exploring the university’s fantastic facilities and learning more about what it offers international students.

On the final evening, the university hosted a farewell dinner. Gladys had quietly brought a surprise gift for Jack: a traditional Ghanaian smock, known as a fugu, with a matching cap. She presented it to him during the evening, and he wore it with pride, bringing a touch of Ghana to the celebrations in Wales.

Tim then drove Gladys back to Clevedon, where she stayed at the Walton Park Hotel. The following day, they visited the University of the West of England in Bristol. There was also time for Tim to show Gladys around his home region, the West Country, before driving her to Birmingham Airport for her flight home.

Gladys returned to Ghana sporting a big smile, with first-hand experience of the universities and places she recommends to her students.