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Abstract Writing Workshop

Feb 10, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Workshops, Student Success

The Research Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students of all levels and disciplines prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts.  The abstract writing workshop includes information on: What exactly is a research abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude? 

How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 20, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
CURE Fellowship, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Success

Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials.  Some upcoming awards include:   CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates  

2025 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

By: Haven L. Patrick
 Nov 18, 2025
Research Spotlight, Oswald Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) recently announced the 21 undergraduate winners of the 61st annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards. Chad Risko, Ph.D., faculty director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, and Research Ambassadors, presented the awards.

Writing a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 5, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Workshops, Student Success

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop Don't let an unpolished proposal hold you back from a research experience! Your research proposal is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful proposal. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Jan 22, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Information Session, Student Success

Discover what's wildly possible with undergraduate research! Explore the opportunities available for involvement in research at the University of Kentucky. Learn how to find research opportunities, connect with a faculty mentor, and get answers to your questions at an Information Session. This event is hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassador team. Open to all students! SESSION DATES: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Zoom

Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Jan 21, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Information Session, Student Success

Discover what's wildly possible with undergraduate research! Explore the opportunities available for involvement in research at the University of Kentucky. Learn how to find research opportunities, connect with a faculty mentor, and get answers to your questions at an Information Session. This event is hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassador team. Open to all students! SESSION DATES: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Zoom

Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Jan 15, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Information Session, Student Success

Discover what's wildly possible with undergraduate research! Explore the opportunities available for involvement in research at the University of Kentucky. Learn how to find research opportunities, connect with a faculty mentor, and get answers to your questions at an Information Session. This event is hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassador team. Open to all students! SESSION DATES:

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Success

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships ($5,000 stipend) are funded by the Environmental Stewardship Fee and seek to promote projects that will make a significant contribution to the student’s academic growth, while concomitantly contributing to sustainability-related research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large.   Discover how your mentor's research is SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED:

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.

Aperture Journal Publisher's Panel

Nov 11, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Workshops, Information Session, Student Success

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.

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