Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Teaching Online 101
April 13–June 7
This eight-week, fully online, asynchronous course is designed to enhance your digital course design and digital pedagogy skill set.
Staff spotlight
Access LinkedIn Learning recommendations for your development
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s curated picks to identify quality on-demand training to advance your productivity and other business skills.
Student spotlight
Join the on-campus jobs fair in spring
April 1 | 1–4 p.m. | Husky Union Building
Looking for an on-campus student job for next academic year? A variety of campus departments will be promoting their open student jobs, sharing about positions they will be hiring for in the future and answering questions about working for their unit.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Friday Feb. 18 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Federal policy updates
As the federal policy landscape evolves, we continue to navigate various situations. Our interest lies in evaluating and monitoring changes and the possible impacts they could have on our community. Although faced with uncertainty, we will continue activities as planned unless we are notified differently. Read all the updates on the Provost’s webpage and find specific resources.
UW and Microsoft expand relationship to enhance AI learning and research
The UW and Microsoft have announced the expansion of their long‑standing partnership uniting world-class academic research with world-leading technology. Learn how this partnership aims to strengthen Washington’s workforce by accelerating AI discovery, preparing students and workers for an AI-driven economy, and helping communities understand and use AI responsibly.
DopFone app can track fetal heart rate
Heart rate is an important sign of fetal health, yet few technologies exist to easily and inexpensively track fetal heart rates outside of doctors’ offices. A team led by University of Washington researchers has created DopFone, a system that uses a smartphone’s existing speaker and microphone to accurately estimate fetal heart rate.
Prepare for the Duo Mobile push change
No more check marks. Starting Tuesday, March 3, Duo Push will require a three-digit code instead of a tap to better prevent phishing attempts. Learn about what’s changing and see examples.
Compete in a stair climb challenge
On Tuesday, March 10, join colleagues across the UW and UW Medicine for a one-day movement challenge. Take the stairs or move in a way that supports your body, track your total and help the UW earn bragging rights in this competition. Register to join (NetID required) »
Support for your relationships
Through the UW’s Employee Assistance Program, you can access free confidential relationship counseling to navigate conflict, strengthen communication and reconnect with the people who matter most.
Working at the UW
Find a job that will change your life, and others’ lives too.
– Academic jobs
– Staff jobs
– Student jobs
– UW Medicine jobs
Harness the power of nutrition this March
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a campus wide bingo challenge from Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 27. Submit your completed board for a chance to win an organic produce box. Register now (NetID required) »
Do a world of good by volunteering
Discover meaningful ways to strengthen your community and support causes you care about by choosing to volunteer in 2026. Find opportunities through the UW Combined Fund Drive.
