The Gaines Lecture for Outstanding Research in the Humanities recognizes advances in the Humanities by early career scholars at the University of Kentucky, spotlighting ground-breaking work related to our annual theme.
The 2026 Gaines Lecture for Outstanding Research in the Humanities will take place on Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 4.00pm. Nominations and self-nominations for this lecture will open on Monday October 6, 2025 and close on Monday December 1, 2026.
Past Lectures:
- 2025: Anastasia Todd, Integrating the Disabled Girl: Cripping the Health Humanities