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. The speaker will be announced as soon as possible.
Nominations and self-nominations for the 2026 lecture are now closed. Nominations and self-nominations for the 2027 lecture will open in fall 2026.
Past Lectures:
- 2025: Anastasia Todd, Integrating the Disabled Girl: Cripping the Health Humanities