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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.
Announcing: UW Global Community Conversations, a new monthly in-person gathering for UW faculty
February 9, 2026
A monthly gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work. UW Global is pleased to invite faculty from across the University of Washington who are engaged in or curious about global work to join a new monthly gathering: UW Global Community Conversations This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and…
UW Department of Bioengineering announces three professors to co-chair upcoming international conferences
February 6, 2026
Professor Azadeh Yazdan, Professor Kelly Stevens, and Professor Cole DeForest, all from the UW department of bioengineering, have been named co-chairs of major bioengineering conferences, coming up this summer. Professor Azadeh Yazdan will co-chair the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS 2026) in Toronto. Her co-chairs will be Professor Guy…
A year of global impact: Reflections and priorities for 2026
January 26, 2026
Dear University of Washington Community, As I approach my first anniversary as UW’s Vice Provost for Global Affairs, I want to reflect on the remarkable progress we’ve made together and share our vision for the year ahead. In a time of global uncertainty, the University of Washington has not only maintained a strong international focus,…
Upcoming Global Events
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