Research

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

Cover of Aperture, the University of Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Research, with a galaxy‑like background, colorful nebula textures, and white line illustrations of academic tools arranged in circular paths.
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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May 18, 2026

KGS to explore Kentucky’s energy outlook at annual seminar

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May 18, 2026

UK researcher studies how sensory cues in retail influence consumer behavior

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