News and Education

36% of Americans get science news at lease a few times a week and three-in-ten actively seek it. Most get science news from general news outlets, at the University of Delaware we place a premium on the translation and transfer of our research findings to the public for the advancement of scientific knowledge and society.

We encourage you to “stay connected” to UD research by joining one of our resources below: our The University of Delaware uses and encourages official use of the following social media networks:

For more information, please contact Tracey Bryant, Director for Research Communications, at (302) 831-8185.

UD Research News

Members of the press, contact us at 302-831-NEWS or visit the Media Relations website.

 

DNREC, UD create database of funding opportunities to support resilient communities

Sharper ship

POSTED: July 15, 2025
UD’s Research Vessel Hugh R. Sharp gets a tune-up as it nears 20


UD’s Research Vessel Hugh R. Sharp gets a tune-up as it nears 20

Lighting up hope

POSTED: July 10, 2025
UD study explores laser therapy to treat Parkinson’s


UD study explores laser therapy to treat Parkinson’s

Linked health risks

POSTED: July 7, 2025
UD analysis finds cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome rates rising across the US


UD analysis finds cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome rates rising across the US

AI for entomology

POSTED: July 2, 2025
Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture


Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture

Geochemistry pioneer

POSTED: July 1, 2025
Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally


Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally

Irrigation and global nutrition

POSTED: June 25, 2025
Study examines connection between irrigation and improved dietary diversity in children in the Global South


Study examines connection between irrigation and improved dietary diversity in children in the Global South

University of Delaware launching First State AI Institute to push boundaries of research and innovation

POSTED: June 24, 2025
Internationally recognized expert to lead pioneering initiative


Internationally recognized expert to lead pioneering initiative

Moving innovation to impact

POSTED: June 23, 2025
Campus innovation community shares lessons for translating discoveries to market


Campus innovation community shares lessons for translating discoveries to market

Firearm storage realities

POSTED: June 20, 2025
UD research finds social factors drive decisions about firearm storage


UD research finds social factors drive decisions about firearm storage

Efficacy of plastic bag bans

POSTED: June 20, 2025
UD, Columbia study looks at the efficacy of plastic bag bans and fees on reducing shoreline litter


RESOURCES

UD Research News

Stories highlight current research, events and news across our University campus

Research Magazine

Showcasing the discoveries, inventions and excellence of the University’s faculty, staff and students

Research Newsletter

A repository of archived research newsletters

On Tumblr

See the latest UD Research on Tumblr

Youtube

Watch our latest videos on UD’s Research and Discovery playlist

News Coverage

So you’ve made a major research discovery and you’re ready to report it to the world. Before proceeding further, you need to make sure your findings are properly protected. Is there an invention or technique that should be patented, for example?

If your results already are adequately protected, contact the Research Communications Initiative in the Office of Communications and Marketing. The staff and their colleagues can work with you to develop a news article, pitch the story to major media, or help to arrange a press conference if appropriate.

The University’s research discoveries are published on:

  • UDaily, the University’s online news service.
  • Research News, an online news service available on the University’s Research Web site.
  • News releases to local, regional, national, and international science reporters and other online news services.
  • The Messenger, UD’s award-winning magazine.

Documenting Field Research

Interactive PDF UD researchers get involved in amazing fieldwork, these guidelines are designed to help you capture the best possible video, images and audio for telling your research story. If you’re heading out into the field, contact OCM-Research Communications so that we can plan appropriate coverage—whether a UDaily story, mini-documentary video, media interview or other outreach.

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