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October 29, 2021News

The sun shines bright on Kentucky: New solar facility to provide sustainable energy to UofL and other organizations

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Dan Popa and other researchers at the Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute at the University of Louisville (LARRI) use social robots to focus on treating cognitive impairments in children on the autism spectrum. University of Louisville photo.

October 11, 2021News

University of Louisville opens dedicated space for robotics research, education and collaboration

By Betty Coffman The Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute (LARRI) has opened a 10,000-square-foot space dedicated to research, education and collaboration in automation and robotics on the University of Louisville campus. Launched in 2020, LARRI is the only robotics research center in Kentucky. The institute is a collaboration of researchers and students working to provide solutions...

Infectious disease researchers at UofL are working with all 10 Louisville hospitals and two in southern Indiana to process tests and study the illness in order to gather information needed to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

October 6, 2021News

UofL secures record-breaking $201.5 million in powerhouse year for research

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September 9, 2021News

UofL launches office to support research-backed startups

By Baylee Pulliam A new office at the University of Louisville will help launch and grow startup companies built on university research and technologies. UofL New Ventures, within the Office of Research and Innovation, will be dedicated to broad entrepreneurial support, from forging connections with experienced and potential company founders to helping the resulting startups attract...

J.B. Speed School of Engineering building

August 4, 2021News

UofL selected for U.S. Department of Energy efficiency program

By Holly Hinson The University of Louisville is one of 32 universities nationwide participating in a U.S. Department of Energy program to help manufacturers in the region improve their energy efficiency. UofL will receive $2.2 million of a $60 million investment in the current cohort of DOE Industrial Assessment Centers program. IACs offer no-cost energy...