UK Research News

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Robinson wins UK’s 6th Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award

Oct 29, 2026, 8:29 AM

Ariel Robinson, a Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering at UK, has been named the recipient of the 28th annual Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award.

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KNEDA designates Ballard and McCracken counties as Nuclear-Ready Communities

Oct 29, 2026, 8:10 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority has designated Ballard County and McCracken County as Nuclear-Ready Communities.

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Markey study links neighborhood disadvantage to higher colorectal cancer death risk in younger patients

Oct 28, 2026, 11:44 AM

A UK Markey Cancer Center study links neighborhood disadvantage to a 30% higher risk of colorectal cancer death in patients under 50.

Videos

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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

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Rheumatology chief: UK CCTS provides the backbone for cutting-edge clinical trials

Oct 26, 2026, 7:02 AM

UK’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science provides critical infrastructure and expertise supporting cutting-edge clinical trials.

‘I am a UK Innovator:’ College of Education’s Jena Hinds

Oct 21, 2026, 7:39 AM

UK College of Education researcher Jena Hinds studies how stress and anxiety affect student performance and explores interventions to improve outcomes.

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