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Sanders-Brown researchers receive $20.5 million from National Institute on Aging

Sep 2, 2022, 8:27 AM

The award exemplifies team science, helping to support 35 researchers across six different labs on four main projects on astrocytes.

UK Fine Arts returns with wealth of dance, music, theatre, visual arts events this fall

Sep 1, 2022, 7:16 AM

After a few seasons impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts is excited to return this fall with a wealth of arts events. UK’s music, dance, theatre and visual artists all have offerings on tap sure to thrill arts enthusiasts of all kinds.

22 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

Aug 31, 2022, 6:53 AM

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 22 outstanding undergraduates have been selected for the 2022-23 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

UK researchers highlight support efforts during Black Breastfeeding Week

Aug 30, 2022, 7:09 AM

As Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the U.S. from Aug. 25-31, researchers at the University of Kentucky are highlighting research and outreach initiatives supporting Black mothers’ choices to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

UK-led project awarded $2.5 million by NSF to study climate change, biodiversity

Aug 29, 2022, 6:36 AM

The UK study seeks to understand how aquatic biodiversity is impacted by climate change. The project was selected for funding by the NSF's "Biodiversity on a Changing Planet" program, marking a major milestone for climate research at UK.

NSF-funded engineering research to combat medical device infections

Aug 26, 2022, 6:47 AM

For her most recent project, “Mechanical Mechanisms of Biofilm Survival on Implant Surfaces,” Martha Grady is the recipient of the National Science Foundation's prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

Bertucci named UK’s 1st Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar

Aug 24, 2022, 7:24 AM

Lucas Bertucci, a University of Kentucky chemical engineering senior from Louisville, Kentucky, has been named the university’s first Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholarship recipient.

New UK center dedicated to former CAFE professor

Aug 24, 2022, 7:20 AM

Michael Goodin was an integral faculty member of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment for nearly two decades before his sudden passing in 2020.

Launch Blue hosts 2nd Demo Day with 8 startups and 24 investor introductions

Aug 24, 2022, 7:15 AM

Demo Day allows founders to pitch their startups and connect with investors worldwide. The startups pitched their works to an expert investor panel.

Barnstable Brown event to recognize excellence in diabetes and obesity research

Aug 24, 2022, 7:10 AM

The 12th annual Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Day is taking place this week on the University of Kentucky (UK) campus. The purpose of the event is to focus on current findings in diabetes and obesity-related research.

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