Past Events

20th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 12:00 – 4:30 PM

The 20th annual Showcase will bring together more than 500 undergraduates from all disciplines, their faculty mentors and members of the community. During the award ceremony, four outstanding faculty mentors will be recognized. The student-nominated award is presented to UK research faculty mentors for their commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional experiences for students and supporting undergraduate research initiatives on campus. Visit the Showcase Event Page

Communities of Practice: Training Innovation Project (TIP)

Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Communities of Practice (COP) are groups of people who come together because they care about improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Members share ideas, solve problems, build skills, and create practical tools that support competitive integrated employment. The COP is meant to grow naturally over time and will eventually be led by its members, giving participants the chance to shape discussions and activities around what matters most to them and their work.

2026 UNITE Research Showcase

Apr 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

UNITE is excited to host the 2026 UNITE Research Showcase on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center. The UNITE Research Priority Area is a university-wide initiative designed to bring together groups of investigators, trainees and colleges with a focus on impactful research. Through the support of the UK Office of the Vice President for Research, the RPA hosts a dynamic showcase to elevate research vital to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Lowering the Barrier to Evidence: How RADOR-KY Empowers Data-Informed Decision Making

Apr 27, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system uses a wide variety of data to paint a more complete picture of the state of the opioid epidemic - and efforts to mitigate its impacts - in Kentucky. In this lecture, Dr. Hammerslag will discuss RADOR-KY’s development process, focusing on the role of user-informed design principles in guiding how we share data. She will provide a walkthrough of RADOR-KY’s public dashboards, highlighting how the system’s behavior encourages best practices in data interpretation.

Friday High-Five with PDO: Funding from Medical Nonprofits

Apr 24, 2026, 11:00 – 11:45 AM

Medical foundations, organizations and professional societies are substantial supporters of biomedical research at universities. This session will give tailored advice for applying to these funders. Presented by Chaquenta Neal & Lou Hurst.

CRSO’s Open Office Hours

Apr 24, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

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.

Subventions and Publication Costs in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Apr 23, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

With print sales in decline, more and more academic presses are requesting subventions – contributions from authors and universities to help underwrite publication costs. In this talk, PDO staff will discuss what subventions are, how to position your book for publication, and how to find funds to support your work. This talk will replace the previously announced “NSF for the Social Sciences,” originally scheduled for this time slot.

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