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DOE visits UK to explore mining innovation, workforce development

Oct 9, 2026, 8:38 AM

U.S. Department of Energy leaders visited UK to highlight mining innovation, workforce development and critical minerals research.

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UK researchers study AI’s potential to strengthen math teaching

Sep 18, 2026, 7:34 AM

An NSF-funded UK study explores how generative AI could provide teachers with timely feedback to strengthen mathematics teaching and student learning.

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Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week

Sep 17, 2026, 8:12 AM

The Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns this November with R&D Partnerships Week, an expanded three-day event bringing together UK researchers and leaders from industry.

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UK researcher helps shape the future of AI in legal practice and education

Sep 16, 2026, 7:20 AM

UK College of Law professor Michael Murray is exploring the legal challenges and opportunities created by AI.

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UK selected to help advance DOE ‘Mine of the Future’ initiative

Sep 11, 2026, 7:19 AM

UK researchers will help advance the DOE's Mine of the Future initiative, developing safer, smarter mining technologies and AI-driven systems.

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Law Faculty Conduct Important Research Over the Summer 2026

Sep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law faculty had productive summers, making significant progress on important research.

Gaines Center continues ‘Year of the Human Algorithm’ with acclaimed author Ted Chiang

Sep 10, 2026, 7:02 AM

Join the Gaines Center for the Humanities at 6 pm on Thursday October 6, 2026, for the 2026 Bale Boone Symposium featuring acclaimed author Ted Chiang.

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6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE ‘Genesis Mission’

Jul 22, 2026, 12:55 PM

Six UK researchers have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s historic Genesis Mission, leading and supporting projects that use artificial intelligence to advance power-grid resilience, semiconductor design and scientific discovery.

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The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026 announced, advancing Kentucky through innovative research

Jul 20, 2026, 7:53 AM

Thirteen UK faculty members in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are the 2026 recipients of The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships.

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The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again

Jun 25, 2026, 8:15 AM

For more than 2,000 years, wisdom from the only library to survive from ancient times remained locked away. Until now.

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