UK Research News

UK students get hands-on experience with coral reef ecosystems

Mar 21, 2023, 7:11 AM

In the Embedded: Advanced Scuba Certification and Coral Reef Ecology course, students have the opportunity to earn numerous scuba certifications, while learning about the impact of environmental stress on coral reef ecosystems.

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2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Mar 21, 2023, 7:09 AM

Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

Undergrads: Nominate your outstanding faculty research mentor

Mar 10, 2023, 8:15 AM

Nominations are due April 1 and awards will be presented at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars’ awards ceremony at 3 p.m. April 26.

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 2, 2023, 7:29 AM

The annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 26, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. The Office of Undergraduate Research is celebrating 17 years of supporting students presenting research at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

ForagerOne portal connects faculty and students to grow research at UK

Feb 13, 2023, 7:11 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research launches a new portal in partnership with software developers ForagerOne that will facilitate connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate and postdoc researchers.

Opportunities open for students interested in summer research

Feb 8, 2023, 7:06 AM

The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting proposals for two summer research fellowship programs: the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship and the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

New student organization creates health care community for students of color

Feb 7, 2023, 7:30 AM

A new student organization at the University of Kentucky is dedicated to encouraging the growth of underrepresented groups within the health care field.

'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery

Jan 13, 2023, 7:12 AM

For this "UK at the Half," we talk with Clare Rittschof, associate professor of entomology, about why she has an “open door” policy in her labs for students.

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Research + Creative Experience Expo to highlight breadth of UK programs to undergrads

Jan 13, 2023, 7:06 AM

The event will be held Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase and Ballroom A.

2022 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

Jan 12, 2023, 7:04 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced the 21 undergraduate winners of the 58th annual Oswald Research and Creativity awards.

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