UK Researchers, please join us for the first 1-hour session in our Research Trending Topics series. “Best Practices in Research Security” presented by John Craddock will take place on Aug. 31 at noon. In person or via Zoom. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qKzoEn

@uksbcoa.bsky.social researcher Daniel Lee earned a prestigious international grant to investigate a newly recognized form of the tau protein that could reshape understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. The project may help advance future diagnostics and precision therapies. https://bit.ly/3Sf8UxZ

College of Medicine researchers are working to determine whether semaglutide can help reverse early signs of heart disease in adolescents with severe obesity. The research could help improve treatment options and long-term health outcomes for Kentucky's children. Read more: https://bit.ly/45MCIoK

A beetle less than 1/64" is threatening Kentucky golf courses. ⛳ UK Martin-Gatton CAFE researchers are tracking the annual bluegrass weevil across Kentucky to help golf course superintendents time treatments, cut costs, and protect their turf. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cAVNOl

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE researchers are exploring RNA interference as a tool to protect trees from invasive diseases like laurel wilt. Their work could lead to highly targeted treatments that help safeguard forests while minimizing impacts on beneficial organisms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hBa54Y

From first-year graduate student to research leader: Alexandra N. Johansen’s first-author publication in Pharmacological Reviews is helping shape the future of methamphetamine use disorder treatment research by identifying promising directions for new therapies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hFVFAE

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE's new Stable to STEM program will use equine research to introduce undergraduates to hands-on science, mentorship and Extension work. Supported by a $750,000 USDA grant, the initiative aims to grow the next generation of STEM professionals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4679mRW

Register now for the 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium on Sept. 18 in Lexington. Hosted by the Kentucky Water Research Institute, the event will highlight the latest water research, education and practice from across the Commonwealth. 💧🌊 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4iepS9Y

How do you make 21,000+ oral history interviews easier to discover and use? Doug Boyd is combining community engagement, digital innovation and AI-assisted tools to make history more accessible through his CURATE-supported research at UK. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xH7co9

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE welcomed researchers from 23 universities and organizations across 20 states for the 2026 S1075 Symposium, focused on advancing technologies that support a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zuhzgP

Can alfalfa help cattle beat heat stress and reduce the effects of fescue toxicosis? 🐄🌱 UK researchers are part of a study examining how natural compounds in alfalfa may improve cattle health and performance, offering new solutions for beef producers across the Southeast. https://bit.ly/4ggiv0u

UK researcher and filmmaker Jena Seiler is using documentary storytelling to explore care, community and often-overlooked labor. Her film The Keeping Space has earned recognition at film festivals while highlighting the people whose work helps communities thrive. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pUP2wa

UK researcher Aaron Brown (College of Social Work) is expanding support for Kentucky families affected by substance use through the Stronger Together program. The initiative will provide education, harm reduction resources and practical support for families across the state. https://bit.ly/4fwcP2g

Congratulations to Rachel Hogg-Graham from the UK College of Public Health, on being named a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Her research explores how healthcare, public health and community partners can collaborate to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes. https://bit.ly/4wBWUp1

UK College of Design associate professor Daniel Vivian examines how communities along the Ohio River have remembered the Underground Railroad. His work sheds light on the role of historical memory in shaping our understanding of slavery, freedom and anti-slavery activism. https://bit.ly/4vGnCeI

Online sports betting is now a multibillion-dollar industry, but what does its rapid growth mean for public health? UK College of Social work researcher Glenn Sterner III shares insights on gambling trends, risks, responsible betting and youth exposure in this new Q&A: https://bit.ly/4bYUPLo

Congratulations to Ashley W. Seifert named a 2026–27 University Research Professor. His research explores how mammals regenerate tissue, helping lay the groundwork for future regenerative and scar-reduction therapies while fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations at UK. https://bit.ly/4vLgHRw

How do communities remember the Underground Railroad? UK College of Design researcher Daniel Vivian, studies how stories of slavery, freedom seeking and anti-slavery activism are preserved and shared across generations. Click to watch now... https://bit.ly/4vGnCeI

UK researcher explores how communities remember the Underground Railroad | UK Research

Daniel Vivian examines how communities along the Ohio River remember the Underground Railroad, revealing how public memory shapes understanding of slavery, freedom-seeking and anti-slavery activism.

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James Donovan, a professor in the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law, has been named a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Donovan’s research explores how legal systems, information institutions and human rights shape people’s lives. Read his Q&A here: https://bit.ly/3TMKj3C

Can a robot help grow healthier tomatoes? 🍅🤖 UK researcher Biyun Xie is developing an autonomous system that uses robotics and AI to detect plant stress early, helping growers improve crop health and productivity. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wRGwAD

UK's Martin-Gatton CAFE has received a $1.7M ARC grant to support seed-based entrepreneurship, strengthen local food systems and preserve culturally significant Appalachian seed varieties across Eastern Kentucky. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4psD2C6

For the first time in @universityofky.bsky.social history, research awards have surpassed $500 million. In FY26, investigators received $502.5M in grants and contracts, marking five consecutive years of growth and supporting discoveries that advance Kentucky. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hiZ6wM

Mary Kay Rayens, professor and biostatistician in the UK College of Nursing, has been named a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Her research has helped shape tobacco policy, advance smoke-free laws and improve public health outcomes across Kentucky. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yqtGuC

A decades-old black hole mystery may finally have an answer. UK astronomer Gary Ferland contributed to research using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope that reveals how supermassive black holes continue to grow despite releasing enormous amounts of energy. More: https://bit.ly/4fD8fio

Joseph Young, director of UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, has been named a 2026-27 University Research Professor. His research examines political violence and explores how AI can improve conflict data to support better research and policymaking. https://bit.ly/3SYQmC8

A new tool from KGS and the KY NSF EPSCoR CLIMBS project is helping forecast landslides. The Slope Hydrologic Monitoring Network uses 24 monitoring stations across Eastern Kentucky to track slope conditions and improve early warning capabilities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vpLseV

Congratulations to Linda Van Eldik, director of @uksbcoa.bsky.social, on receiving the Khalid Iqbal Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Her work has advanced understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and shaped the next generation of researchers. See more: https://bit.ly/4vVfurL

A new public dashboard developed by the UK Rapid Actionable Data for Response (RADOR) team is helping Kentuckians track how opioid settlement funds are being invested in prevention, treatment, recovery and innovation efforts across the Commonwealth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vYcRpp

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Kentuckians can now track how opioid abatement funds are being invested across the Commonwealth through a new online dashboard

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Congratulations to Doug Boyd, director of the UK Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, on being named a University Research Professor. Boyd's work in oral history, digital archives and ethical AI is expanding access to stories that matter. Read his Q&A now: https://bit.ly/4wyxSGL

How does losing a home, landmark or community space affect identity after a disaster? Within UK Libraries, Kopana Terry is documenting survivors' experiences through oral histories and photography, preserving Appalachian stories of resilience and recovery. Watch now: https://bit.ly/4woA17S