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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM – Dec 5, 2026, 11:55 PM
NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study.  Abstract submission deadline: Dec. 5, 2026 Event Dates:  April 12 - 14, 2027 in Grand Rapids, MI Learn more our.uky.edu/ncur

5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition - Final Round

Oct 28, 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.

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.

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.

48 UK undergrads to present at national research conference

By Haven L. Patrick
 Mar 6, 2026
NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 5, 2026) — Forty-eight University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia. NCUR is one of the largest events in the United States for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals.

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

Ellasyn Eggers
 Feb 19, 2026
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

Four University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.  

2026 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 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.

Call for Abstracts: Posters-at-the-Capitol

Aug 5, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 15, 2026, 10:55 PM
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

Posters-at-the-Capitol (P@C) is a one-day, annual event held to educate Kentucky State Legislators of the importance of its undergraduate research and scholarly work. Student discoveries impact many issues that affect our economy, both stateside and globally.   Posters-at-the-Capitol requires abstracts to be no more than 300 words. Call for Abstracts NOW OPEN Abstract Deadline: January 15, 2026, at 11:55 PM Event Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

OUR, UK Sustainability announce winners of research poster competition

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Oct 30, 2025
Sustainability Research, Student Presentation, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research and UK Sustainability are honored to announce the six winners of the fifth annual sustainability research poster competition. The competition was held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase in the atrium of the Healthy Kentucky Research Building on Oct. 15.

Ten students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track finalists

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Oct 27, 2025
5-Minute Fast Track, Student Presentation, Student Success

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research announces the 8th annual 5-Minute Fast Track student research competition finalists. These undergraduates will present their research during the final round on Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in 150 Healthy Kentucky Research Building.

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