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Personal Experiences Drive UK Junior Kayli Bolton to Help Others Through Research

Mar 2, 2022, 7:22 AM

Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. Today we spotlight Kayli Bolton, a junior majoring in biology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences and member of the Lewis Honors College.

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Undergrads: Turn Summer into a Research Experience

Feb 16, 2022, 7:11 AM

Colleges across UK’s campus have received funds through the Office of Undergraduate Research to host summer programs where students can further their knowledge and skills in a specific discipline–or explore new areas of research and creative activity.

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UK Undergraduates to Present at 20th ‘Posters at the Capitol’

Feb 11, 2022, 7:13 AM

Ten undergraduate researchers have been chosen to present research at the 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol event on March 3 at the Kentucky state capitol in Frankfort.

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Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Now Accepting Applications

Feb 11, 2022, 7:11 AM

Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2022-23 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship Launches at UK

Feb 4, 2022, 8:22 AM

The new undergraduate opportunity provides a path for UK to advocate for and ensure the inclusion of a diverse population of students pursuing mentored research in designated Research Priority Areas (RPAs).

UK Awarded Beckman Scholars Program With Undergraduate Chemistry Focus

Jan 31, 2022, 7:14 AM

The prestigious, invite-only program for top-tier research institutions provides a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and associated interdisciplinary combinations.

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Undergraduates Encouraged to Apply for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

Jan 31, 2022, 7:07 AM

Applications are now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships.

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Students Encouraged to Attend Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo

Jan 26, 2022, 7:01 AM

Students can discover the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, network with research faculty and staff and learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities.

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Appalachian Center Announces Spring 2022 Funding Opportunities

Dec 10, 2021, 7:37 AM

Applications for undergraduate and graduate research awards for students involved with research in the Appalachian region are due Feb. 15, 2022.

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2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Winners Announced

Nov 23, 2021, 7:26 AM

Established in 1964 by then-UK President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study.

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