Category: UF News

UF ranked among world’s top universities in number of patents

The National Academy of Inventors ranked the University of Florida No. 20 on the list of Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024.

“An important part of our mission as a public research university is in translating research discoveries into impact,” said David Norton, Ph.D., UF’s vice president for research. “For decades, UF has been a leader in creating technologies that improve the lives of people within the state, the nation and world. UF research is making a better tomorrow.”

College of Medicine’s 2024 NIH-funded research’s broad impact

Thanks to over $166 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the UF College of Medicine have contributed significant projects.

AI2 Summit: Shaping the future of AI in higher education

The AI2 Summit, hosted last month by the UF Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center, explored AI fundamentals, ethics and applications in academia.

UF ranks second for two consecutive years in Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

Last week, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Florida for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.  Learn more: University of Florida ranks second for two consecutive years in Fulbright Top […]

Distinguished Professor awarded Galileo Galilei Medal

Pierre Sikivie, Ph.D., recently retired UF Distinguished Professor of Physics, has been selected as one of two recipients of the Galileo Galilei Medal for 2025.

UF/IFAS researcher to lead university’s first UNESCO Chair

Sebastian Galindo, Ph.D., will lead a team of UF/IFAS faculty members advancing program evaluation and lifelong learning.

A triple Gator’s journey from curiosity to cell science

Joe Larkin, Ph.D., went from an inquisitive child to a pioneering researcher at UF – a testament to the power of curiosity and the impact of early cheerleaders.

Two UF faculty named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members

Nian Wang, Ph.D., and Piyush Jain, Ph.D., have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.

Rescued cat overcomes devastating injuries at UF Small Animal Hospital

Thanks to veterinary intervention at UF’s Small Animal Hospital, a cat has gone from being a near-hopeless medical case to a remarkable recovery story.

UF researchers help Floridians build resilience against hurricanes, health hazards, inequality

Read on to learn how UF researchers are helping Florida’s most vulnerable residents through research initiatives and community outreach programs.