January 29, 2025
Defense Research Development
UT Leads Defense Research in Robotics
Since 2019, Army Futures Command’s collaboration with TEXAS Robotics has led to a novel method for rapid adaptation and integration of robotics and AI systems research.
January 8, 2025
OVPR
Design Thinking Sparks Novel Research Among Newly Tenured Faculty
Each fall, newly tenured UT faculty from across campus meet each other for the first time and learn how to design research through a unique retreat. Associate Professor Experimental (APX) has been ongoing for seven years and the ripple effect is far-reaching.
December 18, 2024
OVPR
UT Secures Two Coveted Collaborative Research Grants From the National Endowment for the Humanities
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have been awarded two highly-competitive and prestigious grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Collaborative Research program for projects that aim preserve our culture and history and lay the foundation for a more just future.
December 4, 2024
OVPR
Three Faculty Members Honored with 2024 University Research Excellence Awards
Three scholars have been recognized with a University Research Excellence Award, one of the most prominent symbols of peer recognition at the University of Texas at Austin.
November 13, 2024
OVPR
2024 Hamilton Book Award Grand Prize Goes to David Hillis for Homage to Texas Hill Country’s Biological Diversity
"Armadillos to Ziziphus,” a book that serves as both an education and celebration of the Hill Country’s natural beauty and diversity, has been named the grand prize winner of the 2024 Hamilton Book Awards.
October 22, 2024
OVPR
Research & Creative Grants Awarded to Nine Faculty Projects
Nine University of Texas Austin faculty members representing a variety of disciplines, colleges and schools have been selected as recipients of the 2024-2025 Research & Creative Grants.
September 30, 2024
OVPR
Living for the City: Municipal Impact Driven by World-Class Research
A formalized partnership between City of Austin officials and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has fast-tracked collaborations between the two entities to help find solutions to problems affecting us all – from improving road safety and ensuring water security to protecting Austin’s vibrant cultural scene.
September 26, 2024
OVPR
Research Administrators Celebrated for Essential Role in Advancing World-Changing Discoveries
Behind every world-changing discovery made at The University of Texas at Austin is a research administrator who navigated administrative complexities and hurdles required of a sponsored research project. Two exemplary research administrators were recently honored at the National Research Administration Day Celebration.
May 13, 2024
Defense Research Development
Computer Science Professor Trains AI Through Game Theory
Future-minded computer science researchers are utilizing Dynamic Belief Games to train agents to be better planning and decision tools for innovative communications systems.
May 9, 2024
Defense Research Development
Early Career Faculty Innovating for DOD, Earning Competitive Awards
Four UT researchers receive some of the nation’s most selective early-career awards in recognition of their outstanding promise for significant scientific breakthroughs and fundamental research.