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Alexandra Paterson shortlisted for international ‘Nature’ Inspiring Women in Science award

Oct 16, 2026, 7:46 AM

UK engineering researcher Alexandra Paterson is one of eight women worldwide shortlisted for a 2026 Nature Inspiring Women in Science award.

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KNEDA issues RFI for Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program

Oct 16, 2026, 7:41 AM

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority has issued a Request for Information related to Kentucky’s Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program.

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UK study finds essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control

Oct 16, 2026, 7:37 AM

Essential oil sprays may kill cockroaches on contact, but a UK study finds they provide limited residual control after drying.

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Moga inaugurated as International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology President

Oct 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

Daniela C. Moga, professor in the UK College of Pharmacy, was inaugurated as president of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology at the organization’s 42nd Annual Meeting in Italy.

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UK researcher tackles joint injuries with $4.6M in new grants

Oct 15, 2026, 7:52 AM

UK researcher Brian Noehren receives $4.6M in grants to advance personalized treatments for knee arthritis and ankle fracture recovery

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Chellgren Center celebrates 20 years of undergraduate excellence at UK

Oct 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

The Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence celebrated its 20th anniversary Oct. 8, with current and former Chellgren Student Fellows.

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UK to host 3rd annual One Health Symposium Nov. 3

Oct 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

UK will host its 3rd annual One Health Symposium Nov. 3, exploring the connections among human, animal and environmental health.

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‘I am a UK Innovator:’ College of Pharmacy’s Chang-Guo Zhan

Oct 14, 2026, 7:56 AM

Discover how Chang-Guo Zhan's interdisciplinary research in chemistry, physics and biomedicine is helping drive innovation in drug discovery and human health.

SciVal Training for Analytics and Benchmarking

Oct 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

UK faculty and leaders are invited to virtual SciVal training on using research data for benchmarking, collaboration and strategic planning.

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UK student gains recognition, experience as plant breeding ‘independent researcher’

Oct 13, 2026, 10:06 AM

UK student Ella Shields earned national recognition as a 2026 Borlaug Scholar for her strawberry breeding research focused on disease resistance.

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