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Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Sep 4, 2025, 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:

Info Session

Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Sep 3, 2025, 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:

Info Session

Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Aug 28, 2025, 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:

6 students chosen as 2025 Sustainability Fellows

6 students selected as 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

Haven L. Patrick
 May 29, 2025
Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Success

Six University of Kentucky undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program that supports student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.

Sixteen undergraduates have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program. Photo provided by OUR.

16 students awarded CURE Fellowships

Haven L. Patrick
 May 22, 2025
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has announced the 16 students who have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Cancelled

CANCELLED: Summer Lunch & Learn Series: How to Effectively Communicate Your Research

Jun 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

Due to unforeseen circumstances, OUR needs to cancel the Lunch and Learn planned for Wednesday, June 18. Please be on the lookout for a new date for the session. Thank you for your understanding. Please direct any questions that you may have to Chad Risko (chad.risko@uky.edu).

Writing a Strong Personal Statement

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Writing a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jul 23, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

Co-Hosted with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Your personal statement is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful statement. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

Abstract Writing

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Abstract Writing Workshop

Jun 25, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

The 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 an abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude?  Join us for a fun and engaging Abstract Writing Workshop. 

Safiyah Sadek: Neuroscience major shares her research journey and celebrates crossing the finish line

College of Arts and Sciences
 May 8, 2025
Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Student Success

Poster Design Workshop

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop

Jul 16, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Workshops, Summer Research, Student Success

Create effective and engaging research posters! We will walk attendees through the poster-making process, emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/ formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. Interactive workshop for all! Attendees will critique sample posters by applying the design principles discussed. Poster design worksheet and handout included.

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