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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

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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.

Registration now open for OUR Summer Research Symposium

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2025) — Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) seventh annual Summer Research Symposium. This year’s symposium will be 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Gatton Student Center Ballrooms B and C.

Oswald Awards Ceremony

The Oswald Research and Creativity Competition is intended to promote research and creativity in all fields of study. Join us at the 2025 Oswald Competition's Student Awards Reception on Thursday, November 13 from 4:30 - 6 PM in the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library.  Meet the Student Researchers, Artists, and Designers7 Categories. 2 Award Winners per Category. 14 Student Winners. Cash prizes!Open to all student competitors, faculty, staff, and campus community. 

Oswald Design + Fine Arts Display

Stop by the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library anytime from November 10 - 13, 2025, and enjoy UK undergraduate students' Oswald Research + Creativity Competition Design and Fine Arts projects! The awards ceremony will be held in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4:30 - 6 PM.

Public Health student sets sights on law school to improve rural health

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