January 29th, 2026 Strong research enterprises are built to operate through change, and sustained by the people who show up for the work every day. At the University of Utah, our approach to research leadership is grounded in alignment: across faculty, staff, leadership, and partners, and through ongoing engagement beyond campus. This steadiness is intentional. […]
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026 As we begin 2026, the research landscape is being shaped by a shared and growing expectation: that discovery matters not only for what it advances within a field, but for how it connects to the world beyond it. This is a moment that calls for ambition, work that is intellectually bold, willing […]
Read MoreIn this episode, we sit down with VPR Rothwell and discuss several topics, including what 2025 taught her about leadership and more.
Read MoreAs Utah prepares to host the Winter Olympic Games again in 2034, the Office of the Vice President for Research is helping guide the scientific, technological, and societal insights that will shape a successful and sustainable Games.
Read MoreThese 10 stories stand out as just a few defining moments of 2025 — capturing how U research is shaping the future and building momentum for what comes next.
Read MoreA December Reflection from the Vice President for Research.
Read MoreBy simplifying funding, compliance, and proposal processes, OSP ensures U researchers can focus on advancing bold, high-impact discoveries.
Read MoreThe Research Post is taking a short winter break starting Dec. 19th.
Read MoreThis year, we’ve navigated a fast-shifting landscape. Yet through all of it, our research community has remained steady and engaged.
Read MoreInvesting in research is never just about the present moment. It fuels the next 175 years of progress, discoveries that will strengthen our economy, secure our nation, and improve lives for generations to come.
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