Events

Abstract Writing Workshop

Oct 9, 2025, 5:15 – 6:00 PM

Workshops

The Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students of all levels and disciplines prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts. The abstract writing workshop includes information on: What exactly is an abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude? Join us for a fun and engaging Abstract Writing Workshop.

Sustainability Showcase + Poster Competition

Oct 15, 2025, 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Sustainability Research, Student Presentation, Student Success

The UK Sustainability Showcase will be held on October 15, 2025 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.

5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition - Preliminary Round

Oct 23, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

5-Minute Fast Track, Student Presentation

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?

5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition - Final Round

Oct 29, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

5-Minute Fast Track, Student Presentation

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 5th 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.

Ambassador Tabling

Nov 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ambassadors

Chat with a Research Ambassador! Have questions about how to get started in research? Looking for research opportunities or summer fellowships? Stop by and talk with an ambassador. Fall 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3 @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8 @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5 @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

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Phone	859-257-0049
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