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Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of The Year, Learn more

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations Awards announced at the Showcase!

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
Faculty Mentor

The 20th annual Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting undergraduate research initiatives on campus.   Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students. 

Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, learn more

REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – Apr 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
Showcase, Student Success

This year’s 20th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 29, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Memorial Coliseum. The Showcase is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their work through oral sessions, posters, artistic exhibits or performances. The event gives students from all disciplines a chance to engage in public outreach and polish their presentation skills. Peers, faculty and the local community are invited to come learn about the wide range of undergraduate research conducted at UK.

Research Poster Design Workshop, Learn more

Workshop: Research Poster Design

Mar 24, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Workshops

Research Poster Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! The Poster Design workshop supports the creation and presentation of a research poster. Workshop emphasizes poster design principles, appropriate sections for a research poster, presenting your poster, understanding your audience, and evaluating posters while applying the design principles discussed. Are you presenting your research at NCUR, Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, or another upcoming conference/symposium? We're here to help.

20th annual showcase of undergraduate scholars will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 1 PM - 5:30 PM in the Historic Memorial Coliseum

2026 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

The 20th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

2025 Summer Research Symposium

Summer Research Symposium Presentation Opportunity

Aug 25, 2026, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Summer Research, Student Presentation

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 8th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballrooms B & C from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.  

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