Welcome to UW Global
UW Global is the University of Washington’s gateway to international engagement. We connect faculty, students, and staff with global opportunities in learning, teaching, and research — fostering cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation.
Wei Zuo joins UW Global to advance global learning and student success
June 10, 2026
Wei Zuo—global learning specialist, instructional consultant at the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Affiliate Assistant Professor in English—has built her career around a deep commitment to global learning. Now, in her new role with UW Global, she is helping faculty design learning experiences that foster students’ global competence. At last week’s UW Global Community…
UW partners with University of Helsinki for outdoor recreation and tourism research
May 13, 2026
Park and protected area management across the world relies on a robust understanding of how to balance conservation with recreation and tourism that supports people’s quality of life. As global leaders on computational research in this area, the Outdoor Recreation and Data Lab at the University of Washington (UW) and the Digital Geography Lab at the University of Helsinki…
2026 Excellence in Global Engagement awardee announced
May 12, 2026
Every year, the University of Washington celebrates the people who make our campuses stronger, more compassionate and more connected. The Awards of Excellence honor alumni, faculty, staff, students, and retirees whose work embodies our values and elevates our shared mission. UW Global’s “Excellence in Global Engagement” is one such award. We were honored to recognize…
Upcoming Global Events
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