NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Find out what our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are doing to make a positive difference on our campus, in our community and state, and around the world.
New Director to Lead High Performance Computing and Data Center
The University of Alabama has appointed Fernanda Foertter as the executive director of its High Performance Computing and Data Center.

Custom Nanoparticle Unlocks the Anti-inflammatory Potential of Citrus
Scientists at The University of Alabama have developed a bio-engineered molecule that uses a natural compound to both target and treat inflammation.

The Science of Alabama’s Caves
As part of the new Built by Bama core curriculum, Dr. Hazel Barton will be using the unique geology of Alabama’s 9,000 caves to explore the fundamental principles of science in a new course this fall.

Governors, Industry and Education Leaders Announce Tri-State Manufacturing Partnership
The tri-state initiative, which will be headquartered at UA, will create a premier research and development hub for research-enabled mobility innovation that drives economic and workforce development.



Internal Funding
ORED offers a variety of internal funding programs for UA faculty researchers. Whether you’re exploring new ideas, expanding your work, or preparing for external grant applications, our programs provide the resources you need to advance your research and make an impact.
Research institutes & centers
The University of Alabama is leveraging its strengths to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society and improve quality of life for those in Alabama, the southeast and around the globe.

Upcoming Events
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Open Access Publishing: Who Owns Our Knowledge?
October 21
Time11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location Virtual Event
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Increasing Research Impact with the Institutional Repository
October 22
Time11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location Virtual Event
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Copyright and Fair Use in the Age of AI
October 23
Time11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location Virtual Event
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Faculty Research Showcase
October 28
Time11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LocationBallroom, The University of Alabama Student Center