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HDI’s University Lecture Series offers expertise to UK campus community

HDI lectures are offered in person or virtually through Zoom. Topics range from foundational lectures on disability, to employment and assistive technology.

Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for funds.

UK to lead federal research effort on East Palestine health impacts

UK scientists received $1.8 million through the NIH East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment Health Research Program to conduct critical research into the long-term health effects of the 2023 disaster.

Videos

Research Advancing Kentucky: Santillan-Jimenez focuses on future fuels

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez focuses on turning unwanted cheap or waste oils from algae, plants or used cooking grease into less-polluting fuels that can directly replace gasoline, diesel or jet fuel.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Jewell’s work to better build infrastructure

Bob Jewell’s work focuses on developing concrete and cement materials that are stronger, more durable and produce less carbon dioxide than traditional options.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Balk’s work to develop new materials

John Balk explores how the structure of materials affects their strength, toughness and performance, especially for demanding uses such as next-generation energy systems and sensors.

Podcasts

‘Research Made Possible’: John Gensel and Lyric Johnson on neurotrauma research

In this “Research Made Possible” podcast, Dr. John Gensel discusses the All Access Research Training Scholars (AARTS) program at UK.

‘Behind the Blue’: Larry Goldstein on 60 years of neurology at UK

On this episode of Behind the Blue, Dr. Larry Goldstein talks about the UK College of Medicine Department of Neurology's origins and its evolution into a leader in patient care, education, and research.

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Sahar Alameh inspires the teachers of tomorrow

This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2025: Sahar Alameh, an assistant professor of STEM education in the UK College of Education.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Announcing SECURE for export control, research security

The Office of the Vice President for Research announces the creation of a new unit — Security, Export, Compliance and University Research Engagement (SECURE).

Mykal Leslie to lead Human Development Institute

Mykal Leslie, Ph.D., has been named Executive Director of the Human Development Institute (HDI).

Policy for UK Investigator-initiated Clinical Trials

New policy for clinical trial registration and results dissemination in ClinicalTrials.gov.

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to:

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2019-2020 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: