UK Research News

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UK researchers study AI’s potential to strengthen math teaching

Sep 18, 2026, 7:34 AM

An NSF-funded UK study explores how generative AI could provide teachers with timely feedback to strengthen mathematics teaching and student learning.

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Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week

Sep 17, 2026, 8:12 AM

The Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns this November with R&D Partnerships Week, an expanded three-day event bringing together UK researchers and leaders from industry.

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UK dietitians release 1st nutrition-focused guide for alpha-gal syndrome

Sep 17, 2026, 7:48 AM

UK dietitians developed a nutrition-focused guide to help patients and clinicians manage alpha-gal syndrome through diet and informed food choices.

Videos

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UK researcher helps shape the future of AI in legal practice and education

Sep 16, 2026, 7:20 AM

UK College of Law professor Michael Murray is exploring the legal challenges and opportunities created by AI.

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‘Tick magnets’ guide UK ecology research, tool testing and student learning

Sep 4, 2026, 7:53 AM

UK researchers and students are studying tick ecology in Kentucky, testing innovative surveillance tools to track species, disease risk and land-use impacts.

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VR practice for public speaking: Brandi Frisby’s CURATE research

Sep 2, 2026, 8:14 AM

UK researcher Brandi Frisby explores how virtual reality public speaking practice boosts student confidence, reduces anxiety and prepares learners for careers.

Podcasts

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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.

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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.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Reminder: Contact SECURE to Screen NSF Collaborations

Sep 9, 2026, 9:10 AM

Please reach out now to SECURE at UK-SECURE@uky.edu if international collaborations are included in your current or prospective NSF-sponsored projects.

NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research

Aug 21, 2026, 2:16 PM

On August 17, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) released $1.5 billion in competitive funding.

Forthcoming NSF Research Security Policy on Collaborations with Restricted Entities

Aug 4, 2026, 1:34 PM

We want to make you aware of a Dear Colleague Letter issued by the NSF on July 8, 2026, signaling a forthcoming NSF policy that would prohibit NSF-funded collaboration with entities on various U.S. government-restricted parties lists.

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