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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Titanium is as strong as steel at half the weight. ✈️ At the University of Utah, Prof. Zhigang Zak Fang developed the HAMR process to cut cost and carbon, now commercialized by IperionX. Innovation that changed lives. Pioneered by Utah #UofU #Innovation #PioneeredbyUtah
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
For the first time ever, scientists have shown that atomic vibrations can transfer orbital angular momentum directly to electrons, without magnets, batteries, or heavy materials. Read more below!
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Physicists open door to future, hyper-efficient ‘orbitronic’ devices - @theU
For the first time ever, researchers prove that atomic vibrations can transfer orbital angular momentum directly to electrons in a non-magnetic material, the most streamlined...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We’re excited to host NASA on February 27 as we explore future collaboration with the University of Utah.  Don’t miss NASA’s campus talk from 9:30–10:15 AM in SMBB Auditorium (Room 2650). Open to students and the broader community!
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
To ensure support and awareness for our research community, we are holding another town hall on February 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm MT. Topics will be added here as they become available.
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Join us Feb. 24th for the VPR Town Hall - Office of the Vice President for Research
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
"Without the research, she wouldn't be here." Discover how a @UofUHealth researcher’s study on genetics and sudden death led to a life-saving pacemaker for 2-year-old Briar.  Read more:
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The Science That Saved Briar’s Life
The two-year-old's medical care was transformed by research that connected her epilepsy to heart conditions—catching a two-minute pause in her heartbeat and leading to a lifesaving pacemaker surgery.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Join us at High Tech West! The hub where research, innovation, and industry come together. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and register today!  luma.com/nkfesjh9
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
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. luma.com/owy3i3bu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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.
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Thinking About AI & Data Science: Resources · Luma
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Research Advisory Council will be hosting a series of meetings this spring featuring presentations, discussions, and…
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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.
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In Fond Memory of Joy Blatchford — Champion of Research Administrators, Mentor and Friend - Office of the Vice President for Research
Our hearts are with Joy’s family, friends, and the many colleagues who loved and admired her. May her memory continue to bring light, laughter, and...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Take a look at the top industry trends shaping the future of innovation, from emerging technologies to shifting market forces!  #Innovation #UofU
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Market Research — Top Industry Trends Impacting Innovation (Dec. 16, 2025) - Office of the Vice President for Research
Discover the top market trends influencing next-generation innovation. The latest market intelligence report highlights opportunities and challenges across sectors.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Looking to nominate someone for the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award?? Nominations are now open through February 13th, 2026. 
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2026 Call for Distinguished Mentor Award Nominations - Office of the Vice President for Research
Deadline for submitting nominations is February 13, 2026.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
There have been some new changes to the NSF Peer Review Process. Learn more about the changes below! 
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Changes to NSF Peer Review Process - Office of the Vice President for Research
This memorandum communicates changes to the merit review process that are necessary to increase process consistency across the NSF and to provide flexibility and streamline...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
🎙️ 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: www.research.utah.edu/research-impa…
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
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.
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Listening, Alignment, and the Work Ahead - Office of the Vice President for Research
A December Reflection from the Vice President for Research.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
📅 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! 
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Save the Date: May 12-13 for the 2026 Digital Engineering Conference - Office of the Vice President for Research
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
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. 
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Indirect Cost Recovery: Campus Feedback Requested - Office of the Vice President for Research
The ICRSC has been charged with developing a sustainable, data-informed, and transparent framework for how research indirect costs are recovered, distributed, and reinvested across the...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🔬 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.
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The Intersection of Systems, People, and Discovery - Office of the Vice President for Research
This year, we’ve navigated a fast-shifting landscape. Yet through all of it, our research community has remained steady and engaged.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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. www.finearts.utah.edu/news/the-fine…
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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
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Towering Breakthroughs at the University of Utah
Towering above the University of Utah campus are the stunning Wasatch Mountains. They serve as inspiration for the towering breakthroughs that happen on camp...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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.
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Steadiness, Progress, and a Moment to Pause - Office of the Vice President for Research
Every day, I see the resilience, creativity, and purpose that define this U research community.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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. www.goldengooseaward.org/nomination
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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.
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Staying the Course, Building Momentum - Office of the Vice President for Research
Even through a year of transition, our research community kept showing up, staying curious, and submitting bold proposals that move knowledge forward and serve our state.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🔬 Pushing optics forward A U researcher is engineering lenses that are smarter, thinner & adaptive. These innovations could transform cameras, drones & more.
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Pushing Boundaries in Optics: Dr. Berardi Sensale-Rodriguez’s Vision for Smarter, Smaller Lenses - Office of the Vice President for Research
By merging computation, materials science, and optical engineering, U researchers are reshaping what’s possible in imaging—making tomorrow’s technology smaller, faster, and more powerful.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🎙️ 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.
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U Groundbreakers Podcast: How Personal Challenge Shaped Dr. Jakob Jensen’s Research Mission - Office of the Vice President for Research
Host Xoel Cardenas talks to Dr. Jakob Jensen about being diagnosed with melanoma, his passion for research, and what he has learned about himself throughout...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
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. www.research.utah.edu/people-recogn…
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Innovation in action: @utah.edu researchers are turning discoveries into economic growth—strengthening Utah's industry, workforce and global competitiveness. 📈 👏  🔗 Read more.
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Driving Innovative & Economic Success: U Research Powers Utah’s Future - Office of the Vice President for Research
The University of Utah’s $734 million in research expenditures is fueling innovation, jobs, and real-world solutions that strengthen Utah’s economy and improve lives statewide.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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.
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What We Discover Today Shapes the World We Wake Up to Tomorrow - Office of the Vice President for Research
By supporting research at the U, you’re not just funding the pursuit of knowledge, you’re investing in America’s ability to adapt, to lead and to...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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.
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Chief of Staff Appointment: Allison Locatelli - Office of the Vice President for Research
With 8+ years of experience, Allison Locatelli now steps into the role of Chief of Staff, expanding her leadership to include strategic initiatives that will...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
📺 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!
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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. 
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2025 Innovation Awards recipients - @theU
The awards recognize the efforts U students, staff, faculty and startups have made to pursue impactful research and contribute to the university’s culture of innovation.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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.  🔗 www.research.utah.edu/research-impa…
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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.
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Register for the Oct. 21st U of U Walk After Dark Event - Office of the Vice President for Research
Cross functional teams composed of individuals from various organizations walk every sidewalk on campus to survey lighting levels and look for safety issues related to...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
“Keep pushing, keep collaborating, keep making a difference.” A reminder that every researcher’s work is vital to building a stronger future. 🌟 
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VPR Rothwell’s Message at Research Day: Keep Pushing, Keep Collaborating, Keep Making a Difference - Office of the Vice President for Research
"You are powering solutions through research to solve one of the most critical challenges facing our country today."
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Twelve @utah.edu research teams were awarded seed grants to advance women’s health and innovation. 👏  🔗 Read more.
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Collaboration in Action: 12 University of Utah Research Teams Awarded 1U4U Grants to Advance Women’s Health and Innovation - Office of the Vice President for Research
Twelve U of U research teams were awarded seed grants as part of the 1U4U Seed Grant Program.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
“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.
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Research as a Focal Point for National Solutions - Office of the Vice President for Research
As the federal government shutdown continues, uncertainty can make progress feel paused. Yet moments like this remind us why research matters, and why universities like...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
The NLSO will help formalize research agreements, support students in national labs, and more. 🔗 Read more.
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University of Utah Launches National Laboratories & Security Office to Advance Strategic Research and Innovation Partnerships - Office of the Vice President for Research
The NLSO is the first office of its kind in the state of Utah, cementing the University’s role as a leader in energy resilience, national...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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. 👏
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
A breakthrough at the U: A new implant system could help bones heal faster + stronger. Innovation in motion! 👏 🔗 Learn more.
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University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Unveils Breakthrough Dynamic Compression Implant System - Office of the Vice President for Research
"This technology represents an important evolution in orthopedic fixation."
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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.
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The Apiary: Advancing the U’s Research Data Infrastructure - Office of the Vice President for Research
The Apiary: Advancing the University of Utah’s Research Data Infrastructure is a pilot project funded by the VPR’s Incentive Seed Grant program to improve and...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🚨 Clinical milestone: The first placebo-controlled trial for iNPH confirms brain shunts improve walking speed & reduce fall risk in older adults. 🔗 Learn more.
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New Brain Shunt Surgery Trial Restores Walking and Independence in Older Adults with iNPH - Office of the Vice President for Research
The study, led by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Utah and 10 additional institutions, has provided definitive proof...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Check out our guide on IP disclosure & grant compliance — everything faculty and researchers need to know to safeguard innovation & stay compliant.
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Protecting Your Research: A Guide to IP Disclosure and Grant Compliance at the University of Utah - Office of the Vice President for Research
Understanding when and how to disclose inventions, along with navigating grant obligations, can significantly impact both your research trajectory and funding opportunities.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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.
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NIH Launches National Stillbirth Research Consortium; University of Utah Named as a Lead Center - Office of the Vice President for Research
With NIH support, the University of Utah will help advance research and advocacy to reduce preventable stillbirths.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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.
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James M. Hotaling, MD, Named Chief Innovation Officer for U of U Health - Office of the Vice President for Research
From startups to health care breakthroughs, innovation at the U is accelerating with James Hotaling as U of U Health’s first CIO.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🎯 New market research out! Trends, shifts, and possibilities. Read our latest on trends changing industries and learn what to watch.  🔗 Read more.
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Market Research — Top Industry Trends Impacting Innovation (Sep. 18, 2025) - Office of the Vice President for Research
Check out the latest Market Research trends for this week.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Utah Energy Week shows how collaboration between government, academia, utilities & community can build a resilient energy future. ⚡🌎 🔗 Read more.
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Powering Progress Together: Utah Energy Week Brings Voices Across Sectors to Build a Resilient Energy Future - Office of the Vice President for Research
Government, research, industry, and community partners came together at the U to share insights and strengthen connections for a sustainable energy future.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
“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.
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Gov. Cox and VPR Rothwell Call for Bold Innovation to Shape Utah’s Energy and Economic Future - Office of the Vice President for Research
Both leaders agree that innovation in Utah requires risk, boldness and a willingness to try new approaches.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
From lab bench to real world: How @utah.edu protects the innovations that power progress. 🔬✨   🔗 Click the link to learn more. www.research.utah.edu/research-impa… #UResearch #Utah #Innovation #ProtectingDiscovery #UofU #ResearchInnovation
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Protecting Discovery, Powering Impact - Office of the Vice President for Research
We must protect the role of basic science and the ability to generate new knowledge as something truly special, even as we accelerate discoveries into...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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. 🌐
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Apply by Oct. 1 to be a One-U Responsible AI Initiative Faculty Fellow - Office of the Vice President for Research
Fellows receive an annual stipend to pursue responsible AI research tied to one or more of the thematic areas.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
📆  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: www.research.utah.edu/events/save-t…
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