UK Research News

Call for submissions: UK’s open-access, interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal

Dec 10, 2025, 7:19 AM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 2025-26 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Gretchen Ruschman in graduation regalia, holding a degree from Cambridge University

From University of Kentucky to United Kingdom: UK alum’s education prepared her for research at Cambridge

Dec 9, 2025, 7:51 AM

Gretchen Ruschman’s major and extracurricular activities gave her opportunities to pursue her research interests and do hands-on research as an undergrad at UK, which led to attending Cambridge University for her Master's degree.

an art display created with recycled materials and a sign reading "45.8% of material in the recycling bins was unrecyclable"

Recycling redefined: Interiors student research turns waste into art and opportunity

Nov 24, 2025, 7:33 AM

Junior Jackie Skeeters and School of Interiors faculty are looking at ways to make the end-of-the-semester studio cleanup process more environmentally sustainable by building awareness around the college and university’s recycling efforts.

15th Annual Appalachian Research & Arts Symposium

Call for proposals: UK Appalachian Research Symposium & Arts Showcase

Nov 21, 2025, 7:15 AM

The UK Appalachian Center and the UK Graduate Appalachian Research Community invite students from all majors to submit proposals for the 15th annual Appalachian Research Symposium & Arts Showcase.

2025 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners group photo

2025 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

Nov 19, 2025, 7:18 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) recently announced the 21 undergraduate winners of the 61st annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards. Chad Risko, Ph.D., faculty director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, and Research Ambassadors, presented the awards. Founded in 1964 by UK President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition promotes undergraduate research and creative endeavors across all academic disciplines.

overhead image of a student working on their laptop in a design studio

Gaines Center now accepting fellowship applications

Nov 6, 2025, 7:10 AM

The UK Gaines Center for the Humanities is now accepting applications for the 2026-28 cohort of Gaines Fellows, one of the university’s most prestigious undergraduate opportunities.

Shane D’Souza talks with UK biology undergraduates in front of his whiteboard mural in the Michael & Susan Scott Biology Learning Center in the Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building.

A&S alum’s research could have eye-opening implications for NICU

Nov 4, 2025, 7:30 AM

Shane D’Souza is now a research fellow in the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. But his start in research came at the UK College of Arts and Sciences as a biology student.

Front row, from left, Katie Neglia, Katelyn Straw and Nikhil Kumar. Back row, from left, Seth Thompson, Rosbelly Rios and Odianosen Ewah.

OUR, UK Sustainability announce winners of research poster competition

Oct 30, 2025, 8:11 AM

As part of the annual UK Sustainability Showcase, graduate and undergraduate students in all majors were invited to submit their research related to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a poster.

Ten students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track finalists

Oct 29, 2025, 6:54 AM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research announces the 8th annual 5-Minute Fast Track student research competition finalists.

Seth Thompson presenting a poster at the 2025 Sustainability Showcase

2025 Sustainability Showcase celebrates campus changemakers

Oct 22, 2025, 7:54 AM

The annual Sustainability Showcase was a celebration of the incredible sustainability work happening across the University of Kentucky campus from research and student initiatives to operations and community engagement.

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