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.
Strategic initiatives
Partnership highlights
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.
Association of Pacific Rim Universities
Connecting world-class research institutions from around the Pacific, APRU offers many opportunities for UW students, faculty, and researchers.
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 190 partners globally, the Department’s training and capacity building efforts are improving health in 37 countries around the world.
Indigenous Wellness Research Institute
A catalyst and hub for local, tribal, state, national and international partnerships to guide and lead 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.