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NSF selects UK and 8 regional universities to form new innovation hub

Sep 9, 2022, 7:06 AM

The Mid-South I-Corps Hub, which will launch in January 2023 and is funded with $15 million for five years, is a regional alliance between lead institution Vanderbilt University and seven other universities.

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2nd annual Research Expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

Sep 8, 2022, 7:21 AM

With more than 35 programs participating, the Research + Creative Experience Expo offers students an important opportunity to network and connect with faculty and staff representing the wide diversity of research at UK

BIRCWH program accepting applications for women's health research

Sep 7, 2022, 6:42 AM

The University of Kentucky's BIRCWH program supports young scholars in developing meaningful research careers in many areas of women's health.

Sanders-Brown researchers receive $20.5 million from National Institute on Aging

Sep 2, 2022, 8:27 AM

The award exemplifies team science, helping to support 35 researchers across six different labs on four main projects on astrocytes.

UK Fine Arts returns with wealth of dance, music, theatre, visual arts events this fall

Sep 1, 2022, 7:16 AM

After a few seasons impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts is excited to return this fall with a wealth of arts events. UK’s music, dance, theatre and visual artists all have offerings on tap sure to thrill arts enthusiasts of all kinds.

22 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

Aug 31, 2022, 6:53 AM

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 22 outstanding undergraduates have been selected for the 2022-23 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

UK researchers highlight support efforts during Black Breastfeeding Week

Aug 30, 2022, 7:09 AM

As Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the U.S. from Aug. 25-31, researchers at the University of Kentucky are highlighting research and outreach initiatives supporting Black mothers’ choices to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

UK-led project awarded $2.5 million by NSF to study climate change, biodiversity

Aug 29, 2022, 6:36 AM

The UK study seeks to understand how aquatic biodiversity is impacted by climate change. The project was selected for funding by the NSF's "Biodiversity on a Changing Planet" program, marking a major milestone for climate research at UK.

NSF-funded engineering research to combat medical device infections

Aug 26, 2022, 6:47 AM

For her most recent project, “Mechanical Mechanisms of Biofilm Survival on Implant Surfaces,” Martha Grady is the recipient of the National Science Foundation's prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

Bertucci named UK’s 1st Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar

Aug 24, 2022, 7:24 AM

Lucas Bertucci, a University of Kentucky chemical engineering senior from Louisville, Kentucky, has been named the university’s first Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholarship recipient.

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