Research

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

Two health care providers review information on a computer workstation in a hospital clinic. One points to data on the screen while discussing results, illustrating collaboration in patient care and clinical decision-making.
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

Three horses appear in silhouette on a grassy ridge at sunset. A large horse stands on the left facing two horses on the right, one with its head lowered toward the ground. The setting sun glows behind the horses, casting a warm golden-orange light.
Aug. 14, 2026

Registration open for 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Symposium

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Aug. 12, 2026

Making history accessible: Doug Boyd’s CURATE research

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