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Research Advancing Kentucky: Providing crucial supports for researchers

May 2, 2025, 9:08 AM

With NIH support, Katherine Hartmann describes the vital work of the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) for UK researchers and Kentucky communities.

Mark Evers outside a lab at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building

Research Advancing Kentucky: Propelling the science behind cancer care

May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky play an important role in advancing the health, well-being and future of our Commonwealth.   Much of that work is done with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That support allows our researchers to find answers to many of the critical health issues facing Kentuckians.  

Kelley Renner and a horse

UK study focuses on improving jockeys’ mental health after injury

May 1, 2025, 9:08 AM

Kelley Renner researched jockeys' emotions associated with post injury, their coping strategies, their support systems and what they go through during the return to ride process.

Paula Alarcon-Espejo, a graduate research assistant at UK's Center for Applied Energy Research, holds a slide with a printed carbon nanotube/conducting polymer composite electrode pattern for making a printed OECT.

Provost IMPACT Award: Bridging biology and electronics

May 1, 2025, 7:01 AM

Learn more about the project titled “Synthetically Tunable Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors for Printed Bioelectronics.”

The Leadership Advisory Council of this Provost IMPACT Award hosted an interactive panel of experts on April 28, focusing on four models for student leadership development at UK.

Provost IMPACT Award: Cultivating citizen leaders through collaboration

Apr 30, 2025, 6:35 AM

Learn more about the project titled “The University of Kentucky Leadership Development Collaborative: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Leadership Development."

Professor Brent Seales and Provost Robert DiPaola welcome guests during exclusive look inside EduceLab.

EduceLab unveiled as UK’s gateway to next-generation heritage science

Apr 29, 2025, 3:29 PM

Made possible by a $14 million infrastructure grant from the NSF, EduceLab is UK’s bold vision for next-generation heritage science.

The 2025-26 University Research Professors

18 faculty named 2025-26 University Research Professors

Apr 29, 2025, 3:22 PM

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

Jimmy Robinson

From research to real-world impact: UK grad student brings sociological insight to Lexington’s sustainable growth

Apr 29, 2025, 3:18 PM

Ph.D. candidate Jimmy Robinson applied his research expertise to design a high-impact evaluation tool for Fayette Alliance’s Grow Smart Academy.

Dave Van Sanford (left) speaks with Lauren Brzozowski and Carl Schwinke of Siemer Milling at the 2023 Wheat Science Field Day

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13

Apr 29, 2025, 12:56 PM

Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.

Participants demonstrate natural dyeing in the workshop

Step inside the creative research process with ‘Inside the Lab’ event series

Apr 29, 2025, 9:17 AM

The “Inside the Lab: Works in Progress” event series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workspaces of researchers, designers, artists and scholars engaged in groundbreaking projects.

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