UW prioritizes debt-free education; community partnerships; improving health; and operational excellence for its next era
Already world renowned as a center of education, research and innovation, the University of Washington’s next era will focus on expanding access and affordability for students; building partnerships that enrich people’s lives; transforming the health of patients and well-being of communities; and improving its effectiveness in stewarding public and private investments.
Latest research news
- Rubin Observatory reveals 2 hidden companions of the Milky WayNovember 5, 2026
- As Antarctic blue whales advance along the road to recovery, continued oversight is keyNovember 5, 2026
- Leading AI models are biased against certain accents when scoring interviews, presentations and testsNovember 4, 2026
- UW scientists build whole-Earth simulation to help find life on other planetsNovember 2, 2026
University updates
- UW prioritizes debt-free education; community partnerships; improving health; and operational excellence for its next eraNovember 9, 2026
- Washington residents make up three-quarters of the UW’s 2026 entering classNovember 3, 2026
- Notice of Continued Public Comment Period for RulemakingOctober 20, 2026
- ArtSci Roundup: November 2026October 19, 2026
Video: Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys
University of Washington researchers gathered eight kids on campus to explore how they played with AI toys. The children initially were curious, asking introductory questions, such as “What is your name?” But after communication breakdowns, the kids turned to antagonizing the toys, calling them “ugly” and “evil” and joking about throwing them in the ocean.
Spotlight: Environment
- As Antarctic blue whales advance along the road to recovery, continued oversight is key
- Q&A: The UW-affiliated program that helped raise the alarm about deadly marine biotoxins faces funding uncertainty
- October research highlights: Cellular organization, downsized LLMs, migrant fishers and burrowing shrimp
