Workshops

Research Skills and Education Series

How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 16, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

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

Info Session: Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research

Dec 6, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

NEW! Aperture: University of Kentucky’s Journal of Undergraduate Research officially launches and YOU can join the team! Learn how you can get involved with Aperture’s Student Editorial Board and Committees! The information session is open to all students, faculty, and staff and will include information about the research journal and committees.

Creating Posters and Presentations Workshop

Workshop: Research Poster Design

Mar 26, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Research Poster Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! The Poster Design workshop supports the creation and presentation of a research poster. Workshop emphasizes poster design principles, appropriate sections for a research poster, presenting your poster, understanding your audience, and evaluating posters while applying the design principles discussed. Are you presenting your research at NCUR, Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, or another upcoming conference/symposium? We're here to help.

Writing a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 1, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

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.

Abstract Writing Workshop

Feb 28, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students 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 hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors. Open to all UK students. Appropriate for all disciplines.

Research Expo environmental sciences drone

4th annual research expo offers research connections for UK undergraduates

By Haven L Patrick Nov 9, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fourth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 16, 2024, 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.

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Workshop: Abstract Writing

Oct 10, 2023, 5:15 – 6:00 PM

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.

Workshop: Why a Protocol? Get Your Systematic Review Off to a Strong Start

Nov 30, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Why a Protocol? Get Your Systematic Review Off to a Strong Start - Online Learn how creating a protocol can help optimize your systematic review process and get introduced to all the tools the Medical Center Library has available to help with the protocol writing and publishing process. Click to view entire series and register. Registration required. Hosted by the UK Libraries Medical Center Library

Workshop: Choosing a Review Methodology: Which Review Type is Right for You?

Nov 7, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Choosing a Review Methodology: Which Review Type is Right for You? - Online Do you need help deciding between a narrative, scoping, rapid, systematic, or other review type? Learn which review methodology fits your project during this interactive question and answer session. Click to view entire series and register. Registration required. Hosted by the UK Libraries Medical Center Library

Workshop: NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Refresher

Oct 24, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Refresher - Online Join us for a quick refresher on the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy that went live in January of this year. We'll go over the most important policy changes plus cover tools and resources to make your policy writing process a success. Click to view entire series and register. Registration required. Hosted by the UK Libraries Medical Center Library

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