Skip to main
University-wide Navigation

OUR, UK Sustainability announce winners of research poster competition

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.

Aperture Journal Publisher's Panel

Interested in publishing your research? Join us for an insightful and inspiring panel discussion with Published Aperture Authors as they share their unique submission experiences and advice on how to get your research published in Aperture. Learn how to prepare your research correctly and efficiently for a smooth and enjoyable submission process, while understanding the benefits of having published work in the only interdisciplinary peer- and expert-reviewed undergraduate research journal at the University of Kentucky.

Ten students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track finalists

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.

UK team selected for national research advocacy program

Go to UKNow article A University of Kentucky team has been selected for the 2025-26 Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The five-month program culminates in a two-day event in March 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Undergraduate research focus of alumni panel

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) — University of Kentucky faculty work with students not only in the classroom but in the lab, in the field and in the community to train them for their futures.

Research Alumni Career Panel

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. Tuesday, Sept. 23 |  5 - 6 PM Healthy KY Research Building  (free parking available in HKRB lot)

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. NCUR is hosted at a different University in the United States each year. NCUR 2026: April 13-15, 2026 Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth Univ. in Richmond, VA Abstract portal open September 9, 2025 - December 6, 2025

Nothing Bundt Research

🧁 Nothing Bundt Research advising event! Enjoy a cupcake, explore research opportunities, and get connected.🗓️ Monday, Oct. 6 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM📍200 Funkhouser BuildingThis event is open to all majors. Register by Oct. 2

Understanding the resilience of Kentucky ash trees at reforested sites UK Sustainability's WholeSum

Read Zoe's Wholesum Blog Post  

Students launch UK's 2nd edition of undergrad research journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 18, 2025) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky who participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work and collaborative experiences. The second edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) is now available and highlights the projects of 15 student-professor partnerships.