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UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage — in the form of lithium-ion batteries.

NIH Disclosure Training on MyUK

NIH-required Disclosure Training is now available in MyUK Learning. Senior/key personnel must complete it by May 25, 2026, before proposal submission.

Markey director B. Mark Evers to lead American Surgical Association

B. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, professor of surgery and the McDowell Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in the UK College of Medicine, has been named president-elect of the American Surgical Association.

17 faculty named 2026-27 University Research Professors

The UK Board of Trustees approved 17 University Research Professors for the 2026-27 academic year.

UK landscape architecture faculty, students contribute to success of Town Branch Commons

UK landscape architecture faculty and students contributed to a national case study highlighting the environmental, social and economic impact of Town Branch Commons.

REACH network hosts Research Analytics Summit

UK's REACH Network convened national and global leaders at the Research Analytics Summit to advance responsible research analytics, AI and evaluation.

2 Markey researchers awarded $1.9 million to study treatment-resistant cancers

Ka Wing Fong and Xia Liu were among 36 Research Scholar Grant recipients named in the American Cancer Society’s spring 2026 grant cycle.

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit, bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community.

UK celebrates Earth Day with year-round commitment to sustainability

UK celebrates Earth Day with year‑round sustainability efforts, highlighting student programs, research initiatives and campus‑wide environmental action.

Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program Celebrates 25 years in CHS

The UK College of Health Sciences celebrated 25 years of its Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD program with speakers, alumni, and student presentations.

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