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Research News

At UT Austin, researchers from science, engineering, humanities and the arts turn bold ideas and questions into cutting-edge breakthroughs and discoveries that shape society’s understanding of the world.

October 12, 2026

Now 50 Years Old, One of the World’s Most Diverse Collection of Organisms Lives On at UT

David Nobles Jr., curator of the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae, looks back and explains why algae matter in research.

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October 28, 2026
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Texas Researchers Converge at TACC for Record-Setting Symposium

Researchers and students from over 30 universities and other organizations gathered at the ninth annual TACCSTER to share science, learn new tools, and connect.

September 30, 2026
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UT Takes Leading Role in National Effort To Modernize Clinical Trials

Dell Medical School will serve as the key academic partner on two ARPA-H contracts, advancing a patient-centered vision for clinical research.
September 24, 2026
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2 UT Faculty Selected for Inaugural Cohort of Navy Research Fellows

Two researchers from UT were recently selected for a new initiative connecting top academic researchers with the Navy and Marine Corps’ most pressing science and technology challenges.

September 23, 2026
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The People Who Keep Research Moving: Honoring the 2026 Research Administrators of the Year

The research administrators who work diligently behind every funded research project at UT Austin are the foundation of the TEXAS Research enterprise. Two of the best were recognized this week by UT’s Association of Research Administrators and the Office of the Vice President for Research.
September 16, 2026
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As '2nd Quantum Revolution' Arrives, University of Texas Researchers Stand Ready

From solving specialized problems in quantum computing and developing sensors to training the next generation of quantum researchers, UT experts are meeting the moment.
September 14, 2026
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New Low-Waste Chemistry Method Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle Plastics

The method could help create plastic products with the best of both worlds by combining durability with an eco-friendly life cycle.