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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.

Erin Haynes, Dr.P.H., at last year’s John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium.

2026 Wyatt Symposium to explore air pollution and health science

Mar 16, 2026, 6:37 AM

The 2026 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Gatton Student Centers Ballrooms B/C on the University of Kentucky campus.

Rodney Andrews, CAER director and KNEDA chair, at the announcement.

UK-administered KNEDA awards $8 million in inaugural grants

Mar 13, 2026, 6:21 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA), affiliated with the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), announced the first recipients of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program last Thursday in Frankfort.

2025 Mentor of the Year winners, from left, Juan Canedo, Hisashi Sawada, Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, Lindsey Fay and Nick Teets.

Nominations open for Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Awards

Mar 13, 2026, 6:18 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations for the 19th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards.

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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.

A researcher in the Electron Microscopy and Materials Characterization Core loads a sample for testing into the small angle X-ray scattering system designed to study materials structure at the nano and meso scale. Photo provided.

Core Facility Expo connects state-of-the-art capabilities with researchers

Mar 10, 2026, 6:49 AM

The University of Kentucky Research Core Facility Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Biomedical Biological Sciences Research Building atrium, will showcase the depth, innovation and collaborative power of UK’s shared research resources.

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.

Spring tree blossoms in front of William T. Young Library

Applications for UK Libraries Award for Undergraduate Research open through March 24

Mar 9, 2026, 12:54 PM

Undergraduate students who have completed research papers or media projects utilizing library materials between the Fall 2024 and Spring 2026 semesters are encouraged to apply for the award.

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