UK Research News

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2026-27 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Mar 18, 2026, 7:36 AM

The Ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

Record crowd, standout talks mark GradResearch Live! 2025

Mar 18, 2026, 7:17 AM

The annual event, held Nov. 5, featured short research presentations from graduate students representing programs across the university.

Markey study shows smoking cessation can become standard cancer care nationwide

Mar 17, 2026, 7:02 AM

A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Ph.D., Timothy Mullett, M.D., and Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively quickly.

Videos

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UK researchers encourage college students to eat healthy with dorm room recipes

Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Lauren Batey and Aurora Occa wanted to know how recipe video content on social media could be used to encourage students to make healthier diet choices.

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UK researcher explores new approaches to computer-aided design education

Feb 25, 2026, 7:09 AM

Kristi Bartlett, from the UK College of Design, received a prestigious NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award to study spatial skills, student motivation and the real-world tools learners use to master CAD.

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NSF CAREER award supports faster, smarter use of massive scientific data

Feb 4, 2026, 7:25 AM

NSF CAREER Award recipient Xin Liang helps scientists work more efficiently with massive datasets across fields such as climatology, cosmology and topography.

Podcasts

‘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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‘UK at the Half’: Equine health and safety

Jan 27, 2026, 7:32 AM

Dr. Allen Page focuses on biological signals that could help predict when a horse may be at risk for serious injury.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

IACUC Chair Message from the VPR

Mar 9, 2026, 1:38 PM

The Office of the Vice President for Research invites applications for the role of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Chair.

NIH Updates on Common Forms and Research Security Training

Dec 3, 2025, 6:33 AM

National Institutes of Health (NIH) news on two fronts: NIH Common Forms and NIH Research Security Training requirements.

Announcing SECURE for export control, research security

Sep 16, 2025, 1:00 PM

The Office of the Vice President for Research announces the creation of a new unit — Security, Export, Compliance and University Research Engagement (SECURE).

Reports

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

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2019-2020 Annual Report

Jun 17, 2021, 9:00 AM

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: Create 96 endowed chairs (83 were filled in FY19-20) Create 217 endowed professorships (173 were filled in FY19-20) Create 260 fellowships, enrichments and mission support projects to support research and the William T. Young Library View Chairs & Professorships