UK Research News

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UK’s Paterson wins international “Nature” award celebrating women in science

Nov 5, 2026, 5:57 AM

UK researcher Zan Paterson earns the 2026 Nature Award for Inspiring Women in Science for advances in organic electronics and commitment to women in STEM.

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UK researcher to study alcohol abstinence with independent NIH grant

Nov 4, 2026, 7:26 AM

UK researcher Anel Jaramillo receives an NIH grant to study brain pathways driving anxiety and stress during alcohol abstinence and relapse.

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UK Department of Veterinary Science marks opening of Sports Medicine Research Center

Nov 4, 2026, 7:12 AM

UK opens its Sports Medicine Research Center to advance equine health, musculoskeletal research and student education.

Videos

UK’s Paterson wins international “Nature” award celebrating women in science

Nov 5, 2026, 5:57 AM

UK researcher Zan Paterson earns the 2026 Nature Award for Inspiring Women in Science for advances in organic electronics and commitment to women in STEM.

UK Department of Veterinary Science marks opening of Sports Medicine Research Center

Nov 4, 2026, 7:12 AM

UK opens its Sports Medicine Research Center to advance equine health, musculoskeletal research and student education.

A researcher sits at a computer workstation in a laboratory, viewed through an array of cables, instruments and scientific equipment.

Curiosity sparks UK researcher’s exploration of quantum materials

Oct 27, 2026, 7:43 AM

UK physicist William Gannon advances research on quantum magnetic materials through a prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Podcasts

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2026 ‘Great Teacher’ Patrick Lee Lucas connects design history to everyday spaces

Sep 28, 2026, 7:33 AM

This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2025: Patrick Lee Lucas, a professor of Interior Design in the UK College of Design.

Three healthcare team members stand together in a hospital hallway in front of a sign for a pediatric oncology clinic. One person wears a plaid button-down shirt, another wears a black hospital vest with an ID badge, and the third wears a light blue shirt

Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Sep 18, 2026, 8:16 AM

In this episode of behind the blue, learn how UK researchers use advanced genetic testing to uncover inherited cancer risks in children and help families make informed health care decisions.

A professor teaches in front of a classroom whiteboard covered with scientific diagrams and notes while students listen from their seats.

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

Aug 17, 2026, 7:25 AM

Robin Cooper, professor in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

New Mandatory Research Security Training for GRAs and Postdocs

Nov 3, 2026, 10:53 AM

New mandatory SECURE research security training for UK graduate research assistants and postdocs covers data protection, cybersecurity and compliance.

SciVal Training for Analytics and Benchmarking

Oct 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

UK faculty and leaders are invited to virtual SciVal training on using research data for benchmarking, collaboration and strategic planning.

NIH SciENcv Biosketch Guidance

Oct 1, 2026, 11:02 AM

Collaborative Grant Services recommends generating and certifying a new SciENcv biosketch for any NIH application if the biosketch was generated before Sept. 18, 2026.

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2025

Apr 13, 2026, 2:32 PM

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

Oct 14, 2022, 7:13 AM

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Jan 12, 2022, 11:46 AM

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: Create 98 endowed chairs (85 were filled in FY20-21) Create 217 endowed professorships (171 were filled in FY20-21) Create 260 fellowships, enrichments and mission support projects to support research and the William T. Young Library View Chairs & Professorships