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
Supporting Indigenous students
Use the guidance on this page to build supportive learning environments for Indigenous students.
Staff spotlight
Hone your strategic planning tools
In this live online workshop, learn about road-tested tools for setting direction and planning for the future amidst constant change.
Student spotlight
Improve your communication skills with AI role plays
Yoodli helps you simulate mock interviews and get feedback in private — like Grammarly for speech. Sign up for free with your UW email.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Jan. 29, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy with our actions and our impact
On Monday, our University will honor the abiding legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of reflection and service. Our UW community is steeped in the importance of creating impact through public service and sustained effort to build a more equitable, inclusive future for all.
AI-developed proteins counteract deadly snake venom
UW School of Medicine researchers use machine learning to create novel proteins that neutralize toxic snake venom components. Their deep learning approach offers hope for safer, cost-effective, and widely accessible therapeutics.
Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award
Nominate a living UW alumnus veteran who made a positive impact on the local, national or international community, the University of Washington or the veteran community.
Dispose of old devices securely with these resources
Learn how to delete data completely from computers and devices before you surplus or recycle them.
Ethiopian cooking class with Eleni’s Kitchen
Spice up your cooking skills at this virtual class on Feb. 18 to master traditional Ethiopian stews and the art of spice layering. Discover bold flavors and culinary inspiration.
Navigate anxiety and reduce stress this season
Explore effective strategies for managing anxiety and practical tools to reduce stress at this virtual workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with Doyanne Darnell, associate professor in UW Psychiatry and practicing psychologist at Harborview Medical Center.
New Information Technology opportunities
Celebrate new beginnings this new year with a meaningful career in science and research at the UW.
Start the new year with sustainable nutrition habits
Kick off the new year with sustainable nutrition habits. Learn practical tips to make healthier, eco-friendly food choices that benefit both you and the planet.
Bird’s eye view: Scientific illustration
See behind-the-scenes in this virtual Burke Museum program showing how researchers and illustrators collaborate to transform scientific findings into images.
