Event to feature arts and humanities workshops and familiar favorites 

Nebraska Research Days, a weeklong celebration of research, scholarship and creative activity, is slated for Nov. 9-13.  

The fall Nebraska Research Days events include arts and humanities workshops; Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam; Association for Women in Science Luncheon; Faculty Recognition Breakfast and more. 

Opportunities for faculty 

New this year is a modular workshop, “Arts and Humanities Research Futures,” presented by Russell Wyland, who is nationally recognized for his work at the National Endowment for the Humanities and currently is president and founder of Humanities Solutions LLC. The series is intended to help researchers navigate the shifting funding landscape and develop advanced grant-writing skills. The four sessions on Nov. 10-11 are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules. 

Wyland will offer 20-minute one-on-one consultations with faculty members who want to discuss their projects, funding options and proposal strategies. Participants must book their session. 

Faculty are reminded that applications to present at the Slam are due Oct. 7. The annual Slam features highly engaging five-minute presentations by Nebraska faculty. A panel of judges from the Lincoln community will select the winner, and audience members will vote to select an audience’s choice award.  

Below is an overview of Nebraska Research Days, hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation. Events are open to the UNL research community unless otherwise noted. 

Schedule of events 

Monday, Nov. 9 

• R&I will unveil the 2025-2026 editions of the Nebraska Research Report, a snapshot of highlights from the year, and the Research and Creative Activity Report, a compilation of successes by Nebraska faculty during fiscal year 2026. 

Tuesday, Nov. 10 

• Arts and Humanities Module 1: The Changing Funding Landscape in Humanities Research, 9-10 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite. Register now. 
• Arts and Humanities Module 2: The Changing Funding Landscape in Arts Research, 11 a.m.-noon, Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite. Register now. 
• Faculty consultations with Wyland, 1-4 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301. Register for an appointment. 

Wednesday, Nov. 11 

• Faculty consultations with Wyland, 8-9:20 a.m. and 3:40-5 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301. Register for an appointment. 
• Arts and Humanities Module 3: Developing Foundational Grant Writing Skills Before Putting Pen to Paper, 10 a.m.-noon, Nebraska Union, Regency Suite. Register now. 
• Arts and Humanities Module 4: Arguing Your Case: Crafting Your Best Application, 1-3 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite. Register now. 
• Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam, 4-6 p.m., Wick Alumni Center. The event is open to faculty and postdocs. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend. Registration is required.  

Thursday, Nov. 12 

• Association for Women in Science Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room. The keynote speaker is Ruma Banerjee, Vincent Massey Collegiate Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan and a former UNL faculty member. Registration is required. 
• Faculty consultations with Wyland, 4:15-4:55 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301. Register for an appointment. 

Friday, Nov. 13 

• Faculty Recognition Breakfast, 9-10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite. An annual event, the faculty breakfast is a celebration of this year’s research, scholarly and creative accomplishments. The program will include remarks from Vice Chancellor Jen Nelson. Registration is required. 

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