University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

Accessibility in action: spring events & resources

Creating accessible digital experiences requires a shared commitment. Design for usability, refine your processes and put best practices into action to create more inclusive, accessible experiences online.

Tech made easy with Software Training for Students—for free!

Boost your tech skills with free STS workshops and 1-on-1 support. Learn programming, design, media production and web development—in person or online. Instructors can request custom workshops.

Honor a colleague who raises the bar

Do you know someone who continually goes above and beyond in the intelligent use of technology in higher education? Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize changemakers in the 2026 EDUCAUSE Awards. Nomination deadline: March 27.

Computing innovation to power tomorrow’s research

A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: In our continuing Envision the Future series, we explore how computing infrastructure advances will support UW–‍Madison’s ambitious research agenda.

How to clear your cache & cookies

Does the sunshine and unseasonable temps put you in the mood for a little spring cleaning? Clearing your cache and cookies from time to time is good “tech hygiene.” And it can also help you troubleshoot when your device is running slowly or you’re having trouble with an app.

1Password accounts now available

It’s more important than ever to safeguard your online information. This university-approved password manager generates and stores complex, unique passwords for each of your accounts. Learn how to request and activate 1Password.

New EDUCAUSE community group focuses on organizational change management

Whether you’re leading campuswide transformations or navigating departmental changes, this new group can help you build your change management toolkit and learn from peers’ real-world experiences.

Mark your calendars for Love Data Week

Feb 10 to 14: International Love Data Week is a celebration held each year around Valentine’s Day. Join us to learn tips and tricks for keeping your personal and professional data safe.

Research Object Storage (S3): A deep dive for technical support staff

Explore this new campus-hosted data storage service, offering 50TB of no-cost storage to eligible researchers. This session is geared toward technical support staff. Mar 6: 10am via Zoom.

Research Cyberinfrastructure Community of Practice

Researchers and IT/support staff are invited to participate in this monthly community of practice, featuring presentations and support related to campus research tools and services. This month: From the Notebook to the Cluster, Feb 27, 1pm via Zoom.