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71 UK Students to Present Research at NCUR

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2025) —Seventy-one University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 7-9, 2025, at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. NCUR is one of the largest events for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals across the country. 

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 17, 2025) — Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s (OUR) 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This year’s showcase will be 1-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Research ambassador Abbey McNely shares her experience in research in Indonesia and her journey at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. —  Large-scale tourism can benefit a region economically but have many negative effects on the destination’s people and environment.  

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URAs) for the 2025-26 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2025)  — Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Call for submissions: UK’s open-access, interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 2024-25 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Call for proposals: Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship.

Call for proposals: Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

5th annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fifth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at UK, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

UK pre-vet senior finds, shares the joy in undergraduate research

Molly Lobel finds “joy and pride” in the research she does at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.  “It’s kind of like your baby,” said Lobel, who is a senior studying animal science on a pre-veterinary track. 

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