Discovery

Clean-up Day Spotlights Black Warrior River’s Place at UA’s Heart

Clean-up Day Spotlights Black Warrior River’s Place at UA’s Heart

Campus Clean-up Day offers students a chance to show their pride in this important waterway.

James Harris, Alison Hooper, Jessica Goethals, Sergei Gleyzer, Despina Stavrinos, Cheryl Toman, Xiangrong Shen, Randy Salekin, winners of the 2025 Faculty Research Award

Outstanding Faculty Research and Creative Scholarship to be Recognized

Eight faculty were selected to receive the prestigious award from the Office of Research and Economic Development.

A student taking a nap on the Quad

Save on Coffee by Taking Afternoon Power Nap

Taking a 15-20 minute afternoon nap can beat a cup of coffee for a jolt of alertness.

Dr. Mark Elliott and two students stand thigh-deep in an Alabama stream with instruments to collect water for water quality research.

Alabama Impact: UA Environmental and Ecological Research Serves the State

To address environmental challenges in Alabama, UA researchers develop solutions tailored to the state’s landscapes.

UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin

Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.

Dr. Lukasz Ciesla and a student work in a lab setting

UA Research Takes Us One Step Closer to Better Parkinson’s Treatment

UA researchers cleared a second hurdle in finding plant-based treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.

Sign bearing the Alabama Transportation Institute mission statement

New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute

As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.

UA student conducts bacteria research using a pipette.

UA Marks Record Year in External Funding for Research

The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024.

Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health

Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health

Findings suggest the number of Americans experiencing obstructive sleep apnea could potentially be much higher.