UK Research News

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UK, State Researchers Seek to Understand Teen Driver Crash Risk in Kentucky

Jul 2, 2026, 10:21 AM

UK researchers are analyzing teen driver crash risks in Kentucky to identify key factors and inform evidence-based strategies that improve road safety.

Danelle Stevens-Watkins: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 AM

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, a licensed health service psychologist and professor of counseling psychology in the UK College of Education, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.

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Apply for Associate Vice President for Research Integrity

Jul 1, 2026, 9:52 AM

Qualified UK faculty members please consider applying for the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity position by July 20, 2026.

Videos

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UK Office of Undergraduate Research marks 25 years of student discovery, impact

May 27, 2026, 1:47 PM

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research celebrates 25 years of empowering student discovery through mentorship, funding and hands-on research opportunities.

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UK researcher studies how sensory cues in retail influence consumer behavior

May 18, 2026, 7:24 AM

UK's Corinne Hassler explores how sensory cues in retail environments influence consumer behavior, shopping time and spending.

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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.

Podcasts

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From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration

May 26, 2026, 7:16 AM

On this edition of “Behind the Blue,” UK researchers share how their work made NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible.

'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.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Apply for Associate Vice President for Research Integrity

Jul 1, 2026, 9:52 AM

Qualified UK faculty members please consider applying for the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity position by July 20, 2026.

Ronald Bruntz to lead Mass Spectrometry Core

Jun 29, 2026, 9:44 AM

Ronald C. Bruntz has been appointed Director of the Mass Spectrometry Core, one of the shared-use research facilities supported by the OVPR

Comment Guide on OMB Proposed Rule

Jun 23, 2026, 3:52 PM

Faculty are urged to review and comment on a substantial OMB proposed rule affecting federal research funding by July 13.

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