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Innovative Research Could Result in a Billion More Being Fed

Sep 11, 2018, 8:44 AM

UK, together with two other major universities, is part of a major National Science Foundation research grant aimed at using biomechanics to substantially bolster grain production.

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Center for Excellence in Rural Health Releases Appalachian Research Day Agenda

Mar 30, 2018, 11:05 AM

UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health has released the full agenda for the fourth annual Appalachian Research Day, "Come Sit on the Porch." The event shares results of health research conducted with communities in Appalachia and will be held Wednesday, April 18 at the First Federal Center in Hazard.

Third Neurogastronomy Symposium Explores What We Eat and Why

Mar 22, 2018, 9:05 AM

The third annual International Society of Neurogastronomy Symposium brought together experts from the worlds of food and neuroscience to explore what we eat and why.

UK CAFE Graduate Student to Receive Prestigious Award for Thesis

Feb 23, 2018, 8:28 AM

Heather Hyden's thesis on cooperative food buying is attracting lots of positive attention.

Ziliak’s Research on Senior Hunger Featured in Washington Post

Aug 25, 2017, 9:36 AM

Research done by Gatton College faculty member Jim Ziliak on food insecurity among older Americans is gaining national attention. The study found that rates for food insecurity have remained virtually unchanged since the Great Recession, especially for people over 60.