Research

Research awards exceed $500 million, power UK mission to advance Kentucky

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By Alicia Gregory
July 17, 2026

For the first time in University of Kentucky history, research awards have surpassed $500 million. This achievement marks five consecutive years of growth.

Sept. 4, 2026

‘Tick magnets’ guide UK ecology research, tool testing and student learning

Four people wearing white protective coveralls and blue gloves stand around a table in a grassy field, examining a small animal specimen during field research.
Sept. 3, 2026

Mule helps scientists build the clearest horse and donkey genomes yet

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Sept. 2, 2026

VR practice for public speaking: Brandi Frisby’s CURATE research

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Sept. 1, 2026

UK researcher earns international award to pursue bold new direction in Alzheimer’s, dementia research 

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Aug. 27, 2026

Fighting childhood obesity: UK researchers study semaglutide with adolescents

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Aug. 21, 2026

UK turfgrass research targets the annual bluegrass weevil to help protect Kentucky’s golf courses

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Aug. 18, 2026

UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases

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Aug. 18, 2026

UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review

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Aug. 17, 2026

UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention

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Aug. 17, 2026

New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists

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