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OUR Open House

Sep 9, 2026, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Drop-In Advising, Student Success

⭐️ Join us at our annual Open House ⭐️  Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 9:30 - 11 AM in 211 Funkhouser ~ Free Food + Drop-In Advising + Giveaways ~ Get connected with research opportunities and learn about upcoming events and funding programs. Explore undergraduate research, meet the research ambassadors, and OUR staff!

Call for Submissions: Oswald Research + Creativity Competition

Sep 14, 2026, 12:01 AM – Oct 28, 2026, 11:55 PM
Oswald Research

The Oswald Research and Creativity Competition aims to promote research and creativity across all fields of study. The competition accepts reports of all forms of creativity and scholarship by undergraduate students. This includes, but is not limited to, artistic and musical creations; creative writing and poetry; and reports of studies and research in the humanities, the social, natural, and medical sciences, agriculture, business, architecture, and engineering. 7 Categories --- 2 Winners per Category --- 14 Student Winners!!

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 Registration link coming soon

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.

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