UK Research News

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Students launch UK’s 3rd edition of undergrad research journal

May 22, 2026, 7:58 AM

UK students launch the third edition of Aperture, a student-led undergraduate research journal showcasing interdisciplinary scholarship and faculty collaboration.

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Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

May 21, 2026, 7:29 AM

A new study from researchers at UKs Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with alcohol withdrawal.

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'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK

May 20, 2026, 7:29 AM

Clinical Trials Day highlights UK’s research teams advancing patient care through clinical trials, expanding access to new treatments and driving innovation across Kentucky.

Videos

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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.

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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.

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.

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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