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There’s always something new to learn. Here you’ll find recorded lectures, podcasts, reading lists and more to keep you informed and connected on your own schedule. Looking for live in-person and online lectures and events? Please visit our calendar.
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lifelong learning
2019–20 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
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lifelong learning
2020–2021 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
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lifelong learning
2021–2022 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
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lifelong learning
2022–2023 UW Alumni Book Club Archive
From personal stories to transformative fiction... Let's dig into amazing books!
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Jackson School of International Studies
A Conversation with Congressman Adam Smith on China
Congressman Smith shares insights into diplomacy and national security issues.
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Jackson School of International Studies
A Conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman
Sherman discusses technology and the future of foreign policy.
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UW Libraries
Anne Gould Hauberg’s Artist Images: Mary Ann Peters
Artist Images awardee Mary Ann Peters shares her story in an interview with journalist and author Mary Bruno.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Arctic and International Relations Podcast Series
The Arctic and International Relations Series includes publications, video interviews and podcasts.
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UW Libraries
Black History Month Challenge
A collection of poetry, music, film and books to broaden your understanding of Black history.
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Online Learning
BlackPast
African American history reference center started by UW professsor Quintard Taylor.
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School of Public Health
Building Community Power in Environmental Justice Research and Practice
Public health experts discuss what it means to center community expertise in their work to promote environmental health and dismantle systems of oppression.
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Podcast
Career Conversations
Relevant talks for your professional development, from building relationships to setting boundaries.
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Career Resources
Career Development Session Wrap-Ups
Learn to navigate your identity and career as a BIPOC professional.
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Career Resources
Career Development Session Wrap-Ups
Learn to navigate your identity and career as a BIPOC professional.
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Arts & Sciences
Celebrating Pride Month
UW faculty, students and alumni celebrate the history, progress and power of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Diversity at the UW
Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity
Where our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni gather to promote greater equity.
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Doug Walker Lecture
Climate Crisis: Finding Hope in Action and Community
Jamie Stroble, '10, explores how acting together forges hope in times of crisis.
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The Graduate School
Coexisting with COVID-19 Lecture Series
Recorded lecture series discussing various issues and questions related to COVID-19.
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Improving our environment
College of Built Environment Lectures
Archive of lectures from the College of Built Environments including the Deans Distinguished Lecture and the Department of Architecture Lecture Series.
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University of Washington
College of Education Podcasts
Explore podcasts with topics like whiteness, disability and climate science.
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Professional & Continuing Education
COVID-19 Career Resource Guide
A collection of free guides and videos to provide actionable tips to perfect your resume, showcase your skills, master interviews, grow your connections, pay for your education and more.
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UW Helps Lead the Fight
COVID-19 Lectures and Seminars
Many UW faculty, staff and students are holding online lectures and seminars on topics related to COVID-19, in addition to sharing their expertise in the news.
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Office of Public Lectures
Critical Race Theory
UW faculty and staff experts share their research in this trilogy of recorded lectures.
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Department of History
Digital History Center
Explore the past, from a medieval battle to civil rights struggles and more.
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School of law
Discovery Podcast
Distinguished guests discuss today's biggest social, political and legal issues.
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Information School
Documents that Changed the World
Podcast series from the UW Information School explores compelling stories of documents throughout history.
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UW Impact
Election Rumors, Conspiracy and Democracy
Dr. Mert Can Bayar shares research on the spread of election rumors and conspiracy theories related to the 2024 election.
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Diversity at the UW
Explore Diversity
Discover tri-campus resources that promote access, opportunity and justice.
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Podcast
Extra Curricular in Particular
UW professor Stanley Chernicoff hosts this roadmap to navigating the hidden mazes of the University and beyond.
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UW Bothell
Facing It
A podcast about love, loss, and the natural world from professor, Dr. Jennifer Atkinson.
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College of the Environment
FieldSound Podcast
Explore environmental science through immersive narrative storytelling.
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The Simpson Center for the Humanities
Going Public: Reimagining the Ph.D.
Humanities Ph.D.s share how their research furthers the public good.
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Henry Art Gallery
Henry Digital Gallery
View the Henry's collection of contemporary art, photography, costumes and more online.
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Henry Art Gallery
Henry SoundCloud
A collection of gallery talks and podcasts from the Henry Art Gallery.
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Podcast
Hey, Where’d You Go? with Bishop Sankey
Host Collin Kushner sits down with former NFL and University of Washington star running back Bishop Sankey as he discusses his upbringing, nurturing one's dreams and more.
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Department of History
History Lecture Series Archive
UW historians speaking on a range of topics, from Seattle history to world revolutions.
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College of Arts & Sciences
Honoring American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Lectures, books and other resources to deepen your learning and make connections
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Podcast
Identity Unboxed
Two UW graduates share their lived experiences as Black professionals seeking mentorship and representation.
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Simpson Center for the Humanities
Keywords
A video series where scholars introduce ideas central to their work by talking about keywords that are specialized, complicated, contentious, or ambiguous.
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School of Social Work
Leading Lights: UW Social Work Innovators on Creating Systemic Change
This eight-part lecture series spotlights some of the UW's most noted scholars who are driving systemic social change.
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UW Tacoma
Lightning Talks
Celebrate the achievements of UW Tacoma in this collection of 5-7 minute talks.
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Marketing & Communications
Marketing for Good
Podcast by Erica Mills Barnhart of UW’s Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
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UW Libraries
Maxine Cushing Gray Distinguished Writer’s Lecture: Rena Priest
UW Libraries hosted a reading with Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest.
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Center for an Informed Public
MisinfoDay
Co-hosted by UW and WSU! Learn to identify misinformation and disinformation.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Neither Free Nor Fair
Political Science Professor James Long launched a podcast focused on election security, featuring experts from the UW and elsewhere.
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iSchool
Podcast: Is the internet making us miserable?
Three scholars debated the causes of internet misery at a Town Hall in February.
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KUOW
Podcasts from KUOW
Settle in with engaging podcasts like Primed, The Wild and Seattle Now.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Praise the Pod
A collection of faculty's favorite podcasts related to their field.
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Department of Psychology
Psychology Lecture Series
This collection of lectures includes new perspectives on willpower and addressing bias. More than 80 videos to choose from.
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Race, equity and justice
Race, Equity and Justice Resources
Resources to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist action at the UW and beyond.
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School of Public Health
Racism and Health Equity
Leaders examine the systems of power through which we deliver public health — and the drive to change them.
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2022 Legislative Preview
Recap: Restoring Public Trust in Higher Education
Leaders from higher education and state government come together to discuss the issues.
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Diversity at UW
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
See how the UW serves and empowers historically marginalized and underrepresented students with educational and cultural opportunities for holistic development.
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Simpson Center, Harry Bridges Center and the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest
Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project
Collection of essays, interviews and photographs curated by UW faculty, students and the community.
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The Daily
Sound Bite
Check out podcasts from UW students, with topics like news, sports and dating.
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UW Impact
Suspicious Minds: Rumoring During the 2022 Midterm Elections
Kate Starbird shares research on the spread of rumors, misinformation and disinformation.
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Society of Women Engineer at UW
SWE Explore
Learn about the world of engineering through fun at-home activities, panels and recorded lectures. For ages K-12.
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UW Tacoma
TAC Talks
Inspired by TED Talks, watch UW Tacoma grad students share ideas & get feedback.
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The Jackson School
The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia
From climate change to the Duterte regime, UW professors discuss Southeast Asia.
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UW impact
Think More, Share Less: Mini-MisinfoDay
Learn about the dark world of online disinformation, and get tips on how to fight for the truth.
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School of Law
Three-Minute Legal Tips: The Power of Sanctions on Russia
Anita Ramasastry explains how economic sanctions can cripple the Russian economy.
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Thriving: Bone and Joint Health as You Age
Join UW Medicine’s experts share effective tips for managing and improving your orthopedic health as you age.
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Burke Museum
To Hell Creek and Back: The Story of the Tufts-Love T. Rex
Learn how a group of researchers and school teachers tracked down the elusive Tyrannosaurus rex in the sweltering badlands of Montana.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World Lecture Series
Lectures on the global impact of U.S government policies under President Trump.
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Department of History
Understanding Ukraine: A Reading List
Learn about the history of Ukraine, and discover more about the relationship between Ukraine and Russia.
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University Book Store
University Book Store Recommended Reading List
Suggested readings to help alumni perceive, understand and dismantle institutional racism.
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Student-led
UW Film Club Podcast
Podcast by student-run Film Club that explores movies of all kinds.
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husky network
UW Husky Landing
A powerful new professional networking tool for the UW community.
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UW Libraries
UW Libraries Celebrates Pride Month
Peruse new resources, including books, comics, films and historical archives.
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Fall 2024
UW Magazine
The Gold Standard | Wounds to Lands, Bodies | Transplants and Cancer | More
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The Graduate School
UW Public Lectures
Peruse the public lectures from 2019 onward, many with video archives.
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UW Retirement Association
UWRA Talks
Recorded video from UWRA lectures covering fields from astronomy to hiking.
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UW Tacoma
Voices Unbound: Enviro-Amplify
Voices Unbound explores environmental challenges from the point of view of community researchers from the University of Washington Tacoma
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Jackson School of International Studies
War in the Middle East
This series, moderated by Reşat Kasaba, explores the aftermath of Oct. 7, the war in Gaza, and worldwide responses.
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