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Undergraduate Research Ambassador's Sarisha Lohano and Hannah Allen interviewing UK undergraduate student Abdallah Sher on the OUR Podcast in a recording room in front of a blue screen depicting OUR Podcast logo

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Haven L. Patrick Feb 11, 2025

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.

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

Haven L. Patrick Feb 10, 2025

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.

Publish your undergraduate research

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

Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 29, 2025

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

Ask the Aperture Co-Editors-In-Chief

Aperture Zoom Drop-In

Feb 8, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Drop-In Ask the Co-Editors-in-Chief about the rubrics, bylaws, review process, submission guidelines, and more! This Zoom Drop-In is designed to help you understand The Aperture Journal processes to feel confident in submitting your undergraduate research. Learn more about Aperture Join the Zoom / February 1 & 8 from 12 - 2 PM

Ask the Aperture Co-Editors-In-Chief

Aperture Zoom Drop-In

Feb 1, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Drop-In Ask the Co-Editors-in-Chief about the rubrics, bylaws, review process, submission guidelines, and more! This Zoom Drop-In is designed to help you understand The Aperture Journal processes to feel confident in submitting your undergraduate research. Learn more about Aperture Join the Zoom / February 1 & 8 from 12 - 2 PM

Nolan Marcum Presentation CURE Fellowship University of Kentucky

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

By Haven L Patrick Jan 22, 2025

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.

Katie Christensen Sustainability research fellowship University of Kentucky

Call for proposals: Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

By Haven L. Patrick Jan 22, 2025

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

Research Expo Fall 2024

5th annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 21, 2025

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.

Molly Lobel in Tayo Adedokun's poultry lab

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

Words: Bailey Vandiver (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) Photos: Sabrina Hounshell (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) Dec 17, 2024

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. 

URA Applications open Feb 1 and close March 31

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program

Feb 1, 2025, 1:00 AM – Mar 31, 2025, 11:55 PM

Become a Research Ambassador!   What are the benefits of being a Research Ambassador?• Build presentation and verbal communication skills• Gain valuable experience and recognition for promoting a highly valued undergraduate program• Be a leader in a community of researchers• Have an opportunity to share research experience with peers, staff, and faculty, and potential new students• Gain networking opportunities  

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