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‘World of Coal Ash’ cements UK CAER as global leader

Discover how the World of Coal Ash conference positions UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research as a global leader in coal ash research, innovation and sustainability.

Kentucky elementary schools compete in UK’s 5th annual GEN-EV race

Eight student teams from across the Commonwealth gathered on May 2 for the annual GEN-EV electric car race, hosted by the UK Center for Applied Energy Research.

From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration

On this edition of “Behind the Blue,” UK researchers share how their work made NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible.

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

UK honors faculty Guoqiang Yu and Rachel Shane with the 2026 Kirwan Prize and Sturgill Award for excellence in research and graduate education.

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.

As NASA’s Artemis II heads to the moon, UK helps power safe return

Researchers at UK are celebrating a milestone years in the making and their role in helping bring astronauts home safely.

UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions

Diana Byrne received the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her work addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities.

UK research team awarded $1.9 million NIH grant to combat biofilm

Martha Grady is leading a multidisciplinary team to investigate how 3D-printed titanium can be engineered to resist harmful bacteria.

4 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Four UK undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.

Perry County students join UK water monitoring research team

UK researchers — along with collaborators from across the USA — gathered at Buckhorn School in Perry County last month to work with high school students on a water-testing device developed at UK.

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