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Move to Connect: Susie Thiel and Amy Kostelic’s CURATE research

Oct 7, 2026, 11:24 AM

A UK CURATE-funded project is helping bring Move to Connect to communities across Kentucky, using creative movement to foster belonging, social connection and improved mental well-being.

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Game on: Cross-campus collaboration brings art, technology and play to young neurology patients

Sep 30, 2026, 7:42 AM

UK researchers are studying whether gamified technology can improve engagement, enjoyment and performance for children during clinical walking assessments.

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UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history

Sep 29, 2026, 7:19 AM

The UK Art Museum's “Museum of Natural History and Artificial Curiosities” connects art, science, research and history through rare artifacts and contemporary works.

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UK researcher shines light on maintenance work in ‘The Keeping Space’ documentary

Aug 5, 2026, 7:22 AM

UK researcher and filmmaker Jena Seiler explores the value of often-overlooked maintenance work in The Keeping Space, an award-recognized documentary.

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Miriam Kienle: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 9, 2026, 7:17 AM

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.  

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UK researchers find untold history of modern dance through photography

Jun 3, 2026, 7:55 AM

At the University of Kentucky Art Museum, a new exhibition is exploring that dynamic and challenging the historical narrative of American photography and the origins of modern dance.

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12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

May 8, 2026, 8:45 AM

Eight UK graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

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UK Libraries Awards Two Seniors for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

May 5, 2026, 6:56 AM

UK Libraries is proud to recognize seniors Natalie Lewis and Siena Pilati with the 2026 UK Libraries Award for Undergraduate Research.

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Intersections of Arts & Health: A Research/Creative Activity Symposium Recap

Apr 21, 2026, 8:55 AM

Intersections of Arts & Health: A Research/Creative Activity Symposium, bringing together faculty, researchers and practitioners from across UK's campus and beyond for a full day of conversation

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UK SA/VS presents a Transatlantic student photography collaboration

Feb 18, 2026, 7:14 AM

UK's School of Art and Visual Studies invites the public to experience “The Americas Photo Exchange,” an international student photography exhibition, Feb. 26-March 26.

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