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UK student helping build a better base for 3D-printed foods

Josephine Traver spent her summer turning powders and nonanimal gums into something that behaves like Jell-O — and prints like it too — as a stand-in for animal gelatin in 3D food printers.

UK researcher’s work understanding honey bees receives prestigious grant

UK's Clare Rittschof is on a team selected for funding in the first year of the Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems initiative.

Blueprint Kentucky student program helps reimagine local community

Five UK students brought fresh energy and creative vision to Trimble County this summer, working to revitalize the town of Bedford, KY, as part of the Blueprint Kentucky Summer Fellows program.

Mentorship in action: UK faculty guiding next generation of researchers

Each year the Office of Undergraduate Research presents mentor awards, recognizing faculty who provide outstanding guidance, foster exceptional undergraduate research experiences and strongly support research initiatives across campus.

Beef Bash 2025 provides education, research and fellowship for Kentucky’s cattle producers

UK is hosting its annual Beef Bash at the C. Oran Little Research Center on Saturday, September 20, with cutting-edge demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.

Students launch UK’s 2nd edition of undergrad research journal

The second edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research is now available and highlights the projects of 15 student-professor partnerships.

UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance® announces 1st awardees in research grant program

UK's Estate Whiskey Alliance® has announced the first two awardees of its research grant program.

UK study on antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria shows potential impact on One Health

A study from UK's College of Agriculture, Food and Environment reveals that antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria could have far-reaching implications for human, animal and environmental health.

‘Health halo’ effect? UK study suggests children’s cereal is trending towards lower nutritional quality

Shuoli Zhao is investigating the changing nutritional profiles of children’s cereals and their potential impact on childhood nutrition and overall public health.

Cultivating growth in horticulture: UK Research and Education Center reflects on century of impact

The UK Research and Education Center at Princeton has served Kentucky’s agricultural community for a century, supporting Kentucky’s fruit, vegetable and nursery crop growers through robust horticultural research and outreach programs.