The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Research Advisory Council is hosting a series of meetings on AI and data science. Open to faculty and trainees across campus, join the conversation shaping future research priorities. https://luma.com/owy3i3bu

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Research Advisory Council is hosting a series of meetings on AI and data science. Open to faculty and trainees across campus, join the conversation shaping future research priorities.

The University of Utah community mourns the loss of Joy Blatchford, Director of the Research Pre-Award Unit and a cherished colleague, mentor, and friend.

Take a look at the top industry trends shaping the future of innovation, from emerging technologies to shifting market forces!  #Innovation #UofU

Looking to nominate someone for the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award?? Nominations are now open through February 13th, 2026. 

There have been some new changes to the NSF Peer Review Process. Learn more about the changes below! 

🎙️ New U Groundbreakers Podcast episode! VPR Erin Rothwell reflects on 2025, why the next five years will shape the next 20, and more. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.research.utah.edu/research-impact/u-groundbreakers-podcast-how-vpr-erin-rothwell-leads-utah-research-through-a-transforming-landscape/

As 2025 comes to a close, Vice President for Research Erin Rothwell reflects on a year shaped by listening, alignment, and momentum across the @utah.edu research community. 🔗 Click the link to read the message.

📅 Save the date! May 12–13, 2026 — join us for the Digital Engineering Conference, where innovators and researchers will discuss the latest in digital engineering and tech breakthroughs! 

Indirect cost recovery supports the infrastructure behind every grant — labs, compliance, facilities, and more at the U. 📣 Give input to help shape how we reinvest in research support. 

🔬 Systems. People. Discovery. At the U of U, research isn’t just about labs — it’s about building a whole ecosystem that connects talent, tools, and real-world impact. 🔗 Read more.

Join the Deepfake Festival and Live/Wired Event on Dec. 5th — a walk-through, interactive media festival at the @utah.edu where films loop, performances evolve, and new-media art meets community. 🔗 More info. https://www.finearts.utah.edu/news/the-finer-points-blog/deepfake-livewired-25

Big mountains. Bigger ideas. ⛰️ At the U, we’re building thought-controlled prosthetics with titanium alloys and 3D printing — proof of what happens when collaboration and innovation lead the climb. #UofU #Research

In times of uncertainty, progress can feel slow. But at the @utah.edu, we’re reminded of the resilience, creativity, and purpose that drive our research community forward. 🔗 Read more.

Big discoveries can come from the most unexpected places. 🧬✨ Nominate a researcher or study for the 2026 Golden Goose Award by December 12, 2025, celebrating science that surprises and transforms the world. https://www.goldengooseaward.org/nomination

Don’t miss the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Town Hall on December 3! 🌟 Get the latest updates, explore new initiatives, and connect with colleagues driving innovation in cancer research and care. We can't wait to see you there!   #UofU

At the @utah.edu, research isn’t just about breakthroughs — it’s about building momentum that powers lives, jobs, and communities. 🔬 Staying the course leads to real-world results. 🔗 Read more.

🔬 Pushing optics forward A U researcher is engineering lenses that are smarter, thinner & adaptive. These innovations could transform cameras, drones & more.

🎙️ New U podcast alert! On the premiere episode of the U Groundbreakers podcast, Dr. Jakob Jensen shares how growing up in rural Montana and facing melanoma shaped his life’s work in research and public-health impact. 🎧 Tune in.

ICYMI: Innovation Awards honored some of the U's outstanding innovators. 🏆  The awards recognize the efforts U students, staff, faculty & startups have made to pursue impactful research. 🔗 List of winners. https://www.research.utah.edu/people-recognition/2025-innovation-awards-recipients/

Innovation in action: @utah.edu researchers are turning discoveries into economic growth—strengthening Utah's industry, workforce and global competitiveness. 📈 👏  🔗 Read more.

From improving health outcomes to transforming energy, data, and society, the @utah.edu's research community is shaping the world we’ll wake up to next. 🔗 Read more.

Announcing Allison Locatelli as the new Chief of Staff for the Office of the Vice President for Research! Her experience in research operations & leadership is set to drive strategic impact. 🔗 Read more.

📺 Watch: Why Discovery and Innovation Thrive at the U At the @utah.edu, innovation is more than a value, it’s a mission. During this year’s Innovation Awards, we asked honorees to share their perspective: What makes the U a place where innovation thrives?  Click play to watch their responses!

Congrats to the 2025 Innovation Awards winners at the @utah.edu — pushing boundaries, creating solutions, and advancing research. Your work is shaping the future. 🏆 👏  🔗 Click the link to see the list of honorees. 

Celebrating 50 years of epilepsy research excellence 🎉  The @utah.edu Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program has changed the landscape of epilepsy treatment  — and it’s still pushing forward.  🔗 https://www.research.utah.edu/research-impact/50-years-of-discovery-advancing-epilepsy-treatments/

Help us make the @utah.educampus brighter and safer! 🌙 Join the Walk After Dark on Oct. 21 as teams walk campus to survey lighting levels and nighttime safety issues. 🔗 More info + to register.

“Keep pushing, keep collaborating, keep making a difference.” A reminder that every researcher’s work is vital to building a stronger future. 🌟 

Twelve @utah.edu research teams were awarded seed grants to advance women’s health and innovation. 👏  🔗 Read more.

“Research has always been a focal point for solutions.” 💡  @utah.edu VPR Erin Rothwell highlights how innovation, collaboration, and science remain central to America’s strength.  🔗 Read more.

The NLSO will help formalize research agreements, support students in national labs, and more. 🔗 Read more.

This morning, VP for Research Erin Rothwell gave the opening remarks at Mental Health, Brain, and Behavioral Science Research Day at the @utah.edu. The event brings together faculty, students & more to highlight groundbreaking research, foster collaboration & poster presentations. 👏

A breakthrough at the U: A new implant system could help bones heal faster + stronger. Innovation in motion! 👏 🔗 Learn more.

Exciting lineup ahead: The Marriott Library is rolling out new Apiary events—learning, networking, conversation. Whether you’re a student, faculty member or researcher, there’s something here for you. 💡  🔗 Learn more.

🚨 Clinical milestone: The first placebo-controlled trial for iNPH confirms brain shunts improve walking speed & reduce fall risk in older adults. 🔗 Learn more.

Check out our guide on IP disclosure & grant compliance — everything faculty and researchers need to know to safeguard innovation & stay compliant.

U of U is now a lead center in the NIH Stillbirth Research Consortium! Working to advance research, improve prevention, and support families.  🔗 Learn more.

New chapter in innovation at U of U Health: Dr. James M. Hotaling appointed Chief Innovation Officer to accelerate discoveries → commercialization → patient care. 👏  🔗 Learn more.

🎯 New market research out! Trends, shifts, and possibilities. Read our latest on trends changing industries and learn what to watch.  🔗 Read more.

Utah Energy Week shows how collaboration between government, academia, utilities & community can build a resilient energy future. ⚡🌎 🔗 Read more.

“Boldness, risk-taking & partnerships.” That’s what Utah needs, say Gov. Cox & VPR Rothwell—if we want to future-proof energy & economic growth.  🔗 Learn more.

From lab bench to real world: How @utah.edu protects the innovations that power progress. 🔬✨   🔗 Click the link to learn more. https://www.research.utah.edu/research-impact/protecting-discovery-powering-impact/ #UResearch #Utah #Innovation #ProtectingDiscovery #UofU #ResearchInnovation

The One-U Responsible AI Initiative is seeking its next Faculty Fellows. Apply by Oct. 1 and help shape AI’s role in environment, healthcare, and teaching/learning. 🌐

📆  Save the Date! Join the Utah Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center community on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for the 2025 DMRC Fall Retreat at the S.J. Quinney College of Law.  🔗 More info + to register: https://www.research.utah.edu/events/save-the-date-sept-30th-for-the-2025-dmrc-fall-retreat/

🧠 Faculty Mentors Wanted! Apply by Oct. 3 to mentor, guide and inspire undergrads in the 2026 Summer Program for Undergraduate Research. 

🤝 Energy challenges don’t stop at borders—and neither do solutions. Today’s Regional Engagement panel at #UtahEnergyWeek spotlighted how cross-state partnerships are key to securing a resilient future. | @utah.edu  #Utah #Innovation #Research #Nevada #Wyoming #Arizona #Idaho

🔆 Big moments for the U of U at Utah Energy Week! Gov. Spencer Cox took the stage at the U to highlight a “nuclear awakening” in Utah. Research + innovation = Utah leading in energy’s next chapter. 🔗 Click the link to read more.

🚀 Researchers & innovators, submit your proposals for the High Tech West 2026 Pitch Competition! Submit by Oct. 26 for a chance to be awarded up to $250K in funding.

🧠 Researchers, clinicians, and advocates: Join us on Sept. 26 for the Autism Research Working Group Retreat! Collaborate, innovate, and drive change in autism research. 🔗 RSVP now.

Join us Sept. 29 for the Arts & Health 2025 Kick-Off event! Discover lab updates, meet new faculty fellows, and explore strategic direction for the year ahead across arts, health, and well-being disciplines. https://www.research.utah.edu/events/arts-health-2025-kick-off-updates-event-on-sept-29/