Community Outreach

Everything is Science: University of Kentucky Hosts City-Wide Science Festival

Apr 10, 2018, 9:00 AM

A group of professors and students at the UK College of Pharmacy, along with community partners like Keeneland and AllTech are working together to introduce the Lexington community to the science around us. Everything is Science is a science festival that will be held at different locations all throughout the city, with concurrent events happeningThursday, April 26th through Saturday, April 28th.

Why UK Researchers are Studying Firefighter Fitness

Apr 9, 2018, 8:33 AM

Police officers, firefighters and military personnel face daunting physical obstacles while on the job, often coupled with intense mental stress.

UK CAER Outreach Nets Big Savings for Kentucky Communities

Apr 6, 2018, 9:31 AM

Greg Copley, UK CAER, serves as an outreach and technical coordinator for the Local Government Energy Retrofit Program, working with local and county government officials to implement performance savings conservation measures at public facilities across the Commonwealth.

Explore What Makes Our World Work at E-Day on Feb. 24

Feb 21, 2018, 9:23 AM

The event, located in the engineering complex on campus, will celebrate everything engineers and computer scientists do to make the 21st-century what it is today. E-Day is free and open to the public.

Join 'Markey Women Strong' to Advance Cancer Research at UK

Feb 7, 2018, 9:10 AM

The Markey Cancer Foundation invites you to take an active role in furthering life-changing cancer research at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center through the 'Markey Women Strong' program.

State-Academic Partnership Helps Kentuckians “Find Help Now” for Addiction

Feb 5, 2018, 8:58 AM

A new website will provide a vital link for Kentucky health care providers, court officials, families and individuals seeking options for substance abuse treatment and recovery. “Find Help Now KY” will deliver real-time information about available space in substance use disorder treatment program, and guide users to the right type of treatment for their needs.

CCTS is Accepting Applications for Community Mini-Grant Awards

Jan 31, 2018, 8:49 AM

Grants will provide $2,500 to community partners to develop, implement and evaluate small-scale, evidenced-based health outreach projects focused on reducing health disparities in Appalachian communities in Kentucky. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.