Research

June 2, 2026

Andrew Pilny: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

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June 2, 2026

UK researchers part of global team awarded Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 

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May 29, 2026

NIH awards UK $11.3 million for COBRE Phase 2 pharmaceutical research

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May 28, 2026

UK equine researchers secure more than $1.8 million USDA funding for horse health studies

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May 28, 2026

UK researchers link sleep disorders with socioeconomic disparities in Appalachia

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May 27, 2026

UK Office of Undergraduate Research marks 25 years of student discovery, impact

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May 26, 2026

From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration

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May 22, 2026

Students launch UK’s 3rd edition of undergrad research journal

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May 21, 2026

Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

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May 20, 2026

'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK

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