News from UW-IT brings you the latest to keep you in the know about technology at the UW. Articles from both IT Connect News for students and UW Insider for faculty and staff are archived on this page.
UW-IT’s new project management leader will boost support for IT projects across the UW
November 27, 2023
When UW Information Technology (UW-IT) sought to hire a proven leader to strengthen relationships with IT partners across the University, one job candidate quickly rose to the top.
This fall, don’t forget to choose eduroam for your Wi-Fi needs
November 1, 2023
Eduroam is the preferred Wi-Fi connection to the UW’s network. It’s more secure and encrypted, using the latest technology. Eduroam can also be used across the globe.
How can you be safe and more secure online?
October 31, 2023
UW-IT's annual cybersecurity message for 2023 was sent to all University of Washington (UW) students, faculty and staff and UW Medicine employees with approval from the Interim Chief Information Security Officer.
Set up your UW NetID recovery options
October 30, 2023
Add your mobile number and email address so if you forget your password or get locked out, you can regain access to your UW NetID.
The UW's new Chief Information Security Officer
October 26, 2023
Isaac Straley, new Chief Information Security Officer and Associate Vice President for the Office of Information Security, comes to the UW from the University of Toronto.
UW Tacoma’s BioDepot makes analyzing biomedical data a snap
October 25, 2023
When Ka Yee Yeung, professor at the School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma, was looking for computing power to ignite her lab work, she turned to UW-IT and the e-Science Institute for help. “Modern day biology is very much a data-rich science, and a lot of modern day technologies like sequencing technology, like…
Get free access to Linkedin Learning
October 24, 2023
Access up to 16,000 LinkedIn Learning courses, from cloud architecture to data visualization and graphic design.
Data Destruction Day is a hit!
October 20, 2023
UW-IT's Data Destruction Date on Oct. 18 turned out to be quite a success, with hundreds of hard drives successfully taken apart, as well as the shredding of sensitive paper. The event, sponsored by our Office of Information Security, is one of several on the agenda during October to promote National cybersecurity Awareness Month. There's…
UW-IT goes through profound transformation to better serve the University
October 18, 2023
Driven to better serve the University community, we have transformed UW Information Technology and renewed our commitment to customers in every facet of our operations.
Get cyber smart with this presentation
October 18, 2023
Join us this Friday, Oct. 20, for an online presentation for UW staff, faculty and researchers. The 1-2 p.m. session will cover multiple topics about UW policies and data classifications, as well as protecting login credentials, recognizing and reporting phishing and scams, securing devices and connections, managing passwords, tips for travel and working from home,…