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
Active and engaged teaching
Feb. 19 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Zoom
This faculty panel will focus on how to implement the UW’s new core element of “Active and Engaged” teaching in your courses.
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
Career Center Collections on Handshake
Searching for a job or internship is overwhelming. The Career Center Collections on Handshake are curated collections of jobs, events and career fairs that will help you explore opportunities that align with your unique career goals and interests.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Dec. 17, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Transparency and accountability goals of student conduct process review
As a University dedicated to students’ success, we have a goal of helping every student make the most of their time at the UW as they earn their degree. Read President Jones’ message about the goals of the Student Conduct Code review.
AI headphones automatically learn who you’re talking to — and let you hear them better
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed smart headphones that isolate all the wearer’s conversation partners in a noisy soundscape. Learn more about this AI-powered hearing assistant.
Saturn’s biggest moon might not have a global ocean — but the search for life isn’t over
Careful reanalysis of data from more than a decade ago indicates that Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan, does not have a vast ocean beneath its icy surface, as suggested previously. Read about the new discoveries made by NASA and the UW.
Join the Digital Liaisons Community of Practice
Learn about the UW’s pending digital accessibility policy and collaborate with colleagues on building more accessible digital spaces on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Register for the meeting.
Daily 15-minute moving breaks are back for 2026
Take a quick pause to reset your body and mind with a beginner-friendly guided movement break break each weekday at 11 a.m. with The Whole U team.
Summer camp planning for UW families
Join a virtual panel on Thursday, Jan. 29, with UW WorkLife to learn about summer camp options, enrollment timelines and how to plan ahead.
Now hiring: Communications Manager
The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChemE) has an exciting opening for a Communications Manager. This employee will produce editorial and marketing materials as well as provide strategic operational support to the Chair and Chemical Engineering Programs. Refer someone you know.
Whole- or low-fat dairy: Which is better for your health?
Are there extra health benefits to full-fat dairy or is low-fat dairy just as healthy? Find out which option is a better fit for you through a dietitian’s advice.
Extreme heat in the PNW: Strategies for next summer and beyond
With heat disasters becoming more common, it’s more important than ever to be prepared and to understand the impact it can make on our lives. Join this discussion on Zoom, Thursday, Jan. 15.
