Events

Research Alumni Career Panel

Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Research Spotlight, Student Success

Join us for an insightful and inspiring panel discussion with UK alumni as they share their unique research experiences and how those opportunities prepared them for graduation, their current professional endeavors, and future plans. Learn how to leverage your research experience and skills to enhance your resume and set yourself apart on applications and interviews. Monday, Sept. 21 | 5 - 6 PM Zoom

Workshop: Letters of Recommendation 101: Who and How to Ask Co-hosted by Nationally Competitive Awards

Sep 23, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Information Session, Student Success, Workshops

Letters of recommendation are required for many internships, competitive awards, jobs, graduate school and professional programs. This workshop will provide some tips and strategies on how to approach letters of recommendation. Selecting the right person to ask for a recommendation can be challenging. It's crucial to pick someone who is aware of your strengths and understands how they contribute to your qualifications as an applicant.

LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOP: Research, Resumes & Your Futures

Oct 5, 2026, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Workshops

Learn how to use your research experience and skills to enhance your resume and set yourself apart for nationally competitive awards, graduate school, and employment at the Research, Resumes, and Your Future workshop! REGISTER NOW - Register by 4 PM on Oct. 1 to select your lunch

Sustainability Showcase + Poster Competition

Oct 14, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Student Presentation, Sustainability Research

The UK Sustainability Showcase will be held on October 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm in UK's Healthy Kentucky Research Building (HKRB) Atrium. The People's Choice Awards will be voted on during the Showcase event and announced at the awards ceremony, as well. Students will have the opportunity to present their posters during the UK Sustainability Showcase. This event is open to the public. Free parking available in the HKRB lot.

5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition - Preliminary Round

Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

5-Minute Fast Track, Student Presentation, Student Success

1 Slide. 5 Minutes. Outstanding research! Cheer on UK undergraduate research students as they share their trailblazing research and compete for cash prizes in the 5-Minute Fast Track Competition. Who will advance to the finals? The Office of Undergraduate Research will host its 6th annual 5-Minute Fast Track Research Presentation Competition this fall. The 5-Minute Fast Track is an academic competition that cultivates students’ presentation and research communication skills, and challenges them to describe their research within five minutes.

Email	ugresearch@uky.edu
Phone	859-257-0049
Fax	859-257-8734

Funding and Awards

Presentation Opportunities