As one of the world’s most innovative universities, the University of Washington promotes collaboration across traditional boundaries. Together with partners from academia, industry, communities and non-profits, we are working to solve global problems that impact us all.
Partnership highlights
Aula Cervantes Seattle
Through a wide selection of Spanish language instruction programs, including Spanish Virtual Classroom courses, Aula Cervantes Seattle promotes the teaching of Spanish and extends the cultures of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Association of Pacific Rim Universities
Connecting world-class research institutions from around the Pacific, the APRU offers many opportunities for UW students, faculty, and researchers.
CoMotion
CoMotion helps bring innovation to global impact through partnerships across campus and around the world, providing tools, connections, and acumen to the UW community to transform ideas into economic and societal impact.
Global Innovation Exchange
GIX connects universities, corporations, and nonprofits from around the world to pioneer new forms of teaching and learning, develop leaders in innovation and collaborate on solutions to global challenges.
Future of Ice
The UW is investing in knowledge, education and discovery about the polar regions, and fostering collaborative partnerships with stakeholders.
Department of Global Health
With over 280 projects globally, the Department of Global Health’s training and capacity building efforts are improving health in 140+ countries around the world.
Indigenous Wellness Research Institute
A catalyst and hub for local, tribal, state, national and international partnerships, the IWRI guides and leads research and capacity building efforts.
Center for Environmental Forensic Science
Through innovative research, education and public outreach, the Center addresses human impacts on threatened and endangered species around the world.