Office of Undergraduate Research

OUR Research Expo

Jan 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Jan 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Gatton Student Center Social Staircase The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. More information here.

2024 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

Nov 22, 2024, 7:09 AM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced the 22 undergraduate winners of the 60th annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards.

10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists

Oct 21, 2024, 7:31 AM

Undergraduate finalists will present their research in five minutes in front of a panel of judges and a live audience using only a single static slide.

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15 students selected as Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

Oct 10, 2024, 7:33 AM

Student Ambassadors promote undergraduate research involvement through student outreach and program events.

Call for submissions: 2024 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition

Oct 8, 2024, 7:30 AM

The competition promotes undergraduate research across all disciplines and highlights the diverse creativity and scholarship of UK undergraduates.

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Call for posters: UK Sustainability announces research poster competition

Oct 4, 2024, 7:08 AM

UK graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster for the fourth annual sustainability research poster competition.

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‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

Sep 25, 2024, 7:35 AM

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

SMRI table display at the Fall 2025 OUR Expo

Research Expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

Sep 5, 2024, 11:06 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the 4th biannual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Info Session

Sep 12, 2024, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

Learn how you can get involved with the University of Kentucky's NEW Journal of Undergraduate Research's student editorial board.

Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Sep 10, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Discover what's wildly possible with undergraduate research! Explore the opportunities available for involvement in research at the University of Kentucky. Learn how to find research opportunities, connect with a faculty mentor, and get answers to your questions at an Information Session. This event is hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassador team.

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