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Research Trending Topics: Best Practices in Research Security

A new series from the Office of the Vice President for Research, the first 1-hour session, “Best Practices in Research Security,” will cover research security, international travel, international collaborations, malign talent recruitment programs, export control, import regulations and new NSF requirements. Please consider joining us in person or by zoom. A recording of each session will be available with your linkblue login.

Translating Work in Obesity/Diabetes for Clinical Impact

Session Description:In this session, Dr. Nikolajczyk will present considerations on translating the rich knowledge of obesity/type 2 diabetes in animal models to clinical treatments, including prevention. Presenter:Barbara Nikolajczyk, PhDBarbara E. Edelman Endowed ProfessorProfessor, Pharmacology and Nutritional SciencesBarnstable Brown Diabetes CenterUniversity of Kentucky

CRSO’s First Fridays Demo and Discussion

First Fridays Demo & Discussion – Explore, Ask, Discover Join the CRSO Research Systems Management & Education (RSME) team on the first Friday of each month from 10–11 AM (ET) for a live Zoom session featuring one of our core research technology solutions: OnCore CTMS, Advarra eReg, or Advarra eSource + EDC.

Research + Creative Experience Expo

The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. Like a career fair but for research opportunities!View the Research Expo website 

OUR Open House

⭐️ Join us at our annual Open House ⭐️  Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 9:30 - 11 AM in 211 Funkhouser ~ Free Food + Drop-In Advising + Giveaways ~ Get connected with research opportunities and learn about upcoming events and funding programs. Explore undergraduate research, meet the research ambassadors, and OUR staff! View the event website

Navigating the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy at UK

In May of 2026, the NIH began requiring use of a new simplified data management and sharing plan template for all proposals generating scientific data. At this session, Research Data Librarian Isaac Wink will cover the major elements of the policy researchers need to know and provide guidance on writing successful data management and sharing plans. Specific topics will include: 

Scholars@UK Training and Open Lab Sessions

Zoom Link Scholars@UK Open Lab and Training Session. Training will be hosted every other month from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: September 9th November 11th Learn more about Scholars@UK Training

Beyond Statues: A Convening on Land, Space and Memory

The Monuments Workshop at the University of Kentucky invites cultural workers, community leaders, preservationists, artists, scholars, lawyers, students, descendants, and public officials engaged in the evolving work of monuments, memorialization, preservation, and public memory to join us for a two-day convening in Lexington, KY. This event is free, but pre-registration is required, and tickets are limited. 

CRSO’s Open Office Hours

Research investigators and staff are encouraged to come to the Clinical Research Support Office's (CRSO) weekly office hours with questions about any of the research technologies that are administered and supported by the CRSO. These include: OnCore CTMS Advarra eSource + EDC Advarra eREG Members of the CRSO’s Research Systems Management and Education (RSME) team will be available to answer questions and provide in-person support.

Navigating the NSF Data Management and Sharing Policy at UK

The NSF recently updated its public access policy and now requires that all proposals submit a data management and sharing plan with the research.gov portal. At this session, Research Data Librarian Isaac Wink will cover the major elements of the policy researchers need to know and provide guidance on writing successful data management and sharing plans. Specific topics will include:

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