UK Research News

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4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

May 8, 2026, 9:09 AM

OUR has awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities at UK.

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

May 8, 2026, 8:45 AM

Eight UK graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

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5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

May 8, 2026, 7:58 AM

Five UK faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Videos

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging | Saddle Up for Brain Health

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

Apr 22, 2026, 7:35 AM

May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit, bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community.

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UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions

Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 AM

Diana Byrne received the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her work addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities.

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UK researchers encourage college students to eat healthy with dorm room recipes

Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Lauren Batey and Aurora Occa wanted to know how recipe video content on social media could be used to encourage students to make healthier diet choices.

Podcasts

'Behind the Blue': The science of March Madness

Mar 19, 2026, 7:29 AM

On this episode of 'Behind the Blue,' we talk with experts at UK in social work, neurology, aging and sociology studying the kinds of unique moments March Madness brings into focus.

‘Behind the Blue’: Lindsay Ragsdale on growing pediatric health care and supporting Project ADAM

Feb 6, 2026, 7:39 AM

In this episode of “Behind the Blue,” Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale discusses her career at UK, the role of palliative care, the growth of the children’s hospital and her own son’s experience as a pediatric cardiology patient.

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‘UK at the Half:’ UK team creates a ‘cellular symphony’ to decode disease

Feb 5, 2026, 7:41 AM

UK researchers are using an innovative technique called data sonification to transform complex biological information — such as protein structures and gene mutations — into musical sound.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Redesigned IACUC protocol submission form

May 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

The OVPR has requested IACUC redesign its protocol submission form to reduce administrative burden while upholding rigorous animal welfare and compliance standards, enabling faster and clearer scientific and veterinary review.

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NIH Disclosure Training on MyUK

Apr 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

NIH-required Disclosure Training is now available in MyUK Learning. Senior/key personnel must complete it by May 25, 2026, before proposal submission.

April 8 NIH Strategic Plan Webinar

Mar 24, 2026, 12:36 PM

The NIH is in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2031 and is seeking input from the public.

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