UK Research News

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Alexandra Paterson shortlisted for international ‘Nature’ Inspiring Women in Science award

Oct 16, 2026, 7:46 AM

UK engineering researcher Alexandra Paterson is one of eight women worldwide shortlisted for a 2026 Nature Inspiring Women in Science award.

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KNEDA issues RFI for Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program

Oct 16, 2026, 7:41 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority has issued a Request for Information related to Kentucky’s Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program.

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UK study finds essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control

Oct 16, 2026, 7:37 AM

Essential oil sprays may kill cockroaches on contact, but a UK study finds they provide limited residual control after drying.

Videos

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‘I am a UK Innovator:’ College of Pharmacy’s Chang-Guo Zhan

Oct 14, 2026, 7:56 AM

Discover how Chang-Guo Zhan's interdisciplinary research in chemistry, physics and biomedicine is helping drive innovation in drug discovery and human health.

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Move to Connect: Susie Thiel and Amy Kostelic’s CURATE research

Oct 7, 2026, 11:24 AM

A UK CURATE-funded project is helping bring Move to Connect to communities across Kentucky, using creative movement to foster belonging, social connection and improved mental well-being.

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Searching for the ‘super tomato’: UK lab advancing horticultural crop breeding for a healthier future

Oct 1, 2026, 7:59 AM

A lab at the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is at the forefront of breeding and genetics of fruits and vegetables.

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.

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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.

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‘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

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.

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Ken Campbell named Associate Vice President for Research Integrity

Sep 25, 2026, 2:06 PM

Kenneth S. Campbell has been named Associate Vice President for Research Integrity, reporting to the Vice President for Research, effective Oct. 1, 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