The faculty also have diverse methodological interests. Students and faculty maintain close ties with a number of programs and research centers outside the department. Research experience, assistantships, and fellowships are often available in these research related institutes and programs on campus. The Department is committed to maintaining a diverse student body, and typically a third of our students are from other countries. Students at UK play an active role in departmental decision-making, in key organizations on campus, and in professional organizations.
Many graduate students publish collaborative work with faculty members.
In addition, graduate students are encouraged to present papers at regional, national, and international conferences, for which financial support is often available.