The Undersecretariat of Higher Education and CoVRA agree on a technical working group to advance curricular flexibility and the updating of degree programs

The initiative aims to foster shared perspectives on financial sustainability, modular training, and the challenges facing the student population. During the meeting, the CRUCH Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors also renewed some of its leadership. The launch of a joint working group between the Undersecretariat of Higher Education and the […]

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The call for applications for the “CRUCH Recognition for Contribution to Higher Education 2026” is entering its final stage.

The award, promoted by the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, closes its application period on Monday, June 15. The prize seeks to recognize and honor the legacy of those who have driven profound transformations in the country's higher education system. The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) announced […]

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CRUCH discusses the strategic challenges of the university system towards 2030 with Higher Education and Science authorities

During their plenary session in Valdivia, the university presidents, along with the Undersecretary of Higher Education and the Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, analyzed the main challenges facing the university system in a context of demographic, technological and territorial transformations, addressing both long-term projections for higher education […]

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CABID holds a session in Talca focusing on digital transformation, open access and the impact of AI

With headquarters at UCM and UTalca, the Commission reinforced its collaborative work strategy regarding emerging digital content. The meeting consolidated the Council's Open Science agenda, outlined projections for international cooperation, and finalized the election of its new board of directors for the next two years. With the purpose of […]

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CRUCH Internationalization Commission advances in strategic planning during its plenary session at UBB

During the meeting, participants made progress in the strategic planning of their collaborative work, as well as in generating consensus and common guidelines for the internationalization of the institutions comprising the commission. At the Concepción campus of the University of Bío-Bío (UBB), on Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th of […]

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CRUCH will collaborate in the formation of the new Ethics Council of the Judiciary

At a meeting held at the Palace of Justice, the rectors of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) received a formal invitation from the Supreme Court to propose academics with expertise in ethics to join the new advisory body of the judicial system. This is intended to strengthen the pillars of probity and transparency within the judicial system.

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Research with a Territorial Focus: CRUCH Commission Promotes Strategic Roadmap 2026 from the Atacama Region

The first plenary session of 2026 of the CRUCH Research Commission was held in the Atacama region. The event, which took place at the University of Atacama, brought together representatives from the vice-rectorates and research directorates of CRUCH universities, along with authorities from the Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation system. During the days […]

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The strategic value of research for the country

By Emilio Rodríguez Ponce, Executive Vice President of CRUCH. There are questions a country cannot avoid asking itself. Undoubtedly, one of them is what value is created by knowledge funded with public resources. The question is legitimate. Wherever there are public funds, there must be public justification. Universities, research centers, and […]

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The CRUCH Admissions and Enrollment Committee analyzes admissions for 2026 and makes progress in its work plan

During the meeting, held at the Santiago campus of the University of Los Lagos, discussions also focused on the new Grade Ranking system, which will begin in the 2028 admissions process, the CRUCH Youth Participation and Leadership quota initiative, and the members of the subcommittees of the Technical Committee were defined.

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CRUCH opens second call for the «Recognition of Contribution to Higher Education»

Following a successful first edition in 2024, the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) is opening the 2026 application process to recognize those who have significantly contributed to the development and strengthening of the Chilean university system. The call for nominations will be open from Monday, April 27th to Monday, June 15th, and the award will be presented in August. […]

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