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Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland

UK students from the James B. Beam Institute gained global industry experience in Scotland, collaborating with Ballindalloch Distillery and exploring international spirits production, marketing and estate whiskey traditions.

TFISE announces 2026-2027 Impact Funding opportunities

The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment at the University of Kentucky has begun accepting applications for its Impact Fund.

UK College of Medicine researcher helps uncover how bacteria evade early immune defense

A new study authored by Dr. Christopher D. Radka describes an unexpected connection between how bacteria process fats and how the immune system responds to infection.

NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research

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

UK turfgrass research targets the annual bluegrass weevil to help protect Kentucky’s golf courses

At the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), the Department of Entomology is studying a newly arrived pest affecting turfgrasses commonly found at golf courses.

UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review

UK doctoral student Alexandra Johansen authored a comprehensive review of methamphetamine use disorder treatments, highlighting research gaps and promising targets for future medication development.

UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases

UK researchers are studying RNA interference to combat laurel wilt and other invasive tree diseases, offering a targeted approach to protecting forests and native tree species.

New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists

A new Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment program is betting that horses can be the hook that pulls more students into science-based careers.

UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention

A College of Education initiative will expand evidence-informed substance-use prevention programming for young people across Kentucky after receiving nearly $200,000 from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

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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