Vice-Rectors of Research from CRUCH universities meet at UCN

14/10/2015
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Strategic objectives, dialogue with university presidents, coordination with postgraduate studies, the 2016 Budget Law, and technology transfer are some of the topics that prompted debate and exchange among university authorities.

With the participation of the rector of the Catholic University of the North (UCN), Jorge Tabilo, the working day of the vice-rectors of research of the Council of Rectors began, who pointed out the importance of the debate that the vice-rectors of research are developing, which will have an impact on the strengthening of science, technology and innovation in the universities of the CRUCH.

Designing a strategic plan for the Commission to guide its work has been a key focus this year. The connection between this group's work and a mandate from the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) is once again emphasized, highlighting the importance of establishing a forum for discussion with the CRUCH plenary on this matter. It is also acknowledged that, as the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Innovation (VRI), there is a responsibility to engage with universities, starting with an analysis of research policies and intellectual property, thus fostering mutual enrichment. Secondly, this involves a focus on national issues related to science, technology, and innovation.

The Commission has defined some strategic objectives, such as maintaining a permanent dialogue with authorities of the country's science and technology system; contributing to the Higher Education Law in terms of research; and promoting the exchange and debate on research policies in the CRUCH universities.

A short-term agenda is established (2015):

I. To develop the 4th VRI Meeting 2015, on Friday, December 11 at PUCV to address the following question: In the context of the Reform, what are the Alternatives for Science, Technology and Innovation Policies?

Develop an exchange between universities on the research policies of each institution.

II. Advance the analysis of the "SCIENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT" REPORT, especially regarding institutional frameworks and strategies for strengthening science and technology.

III. To present to the CRUCH Executive Committee an analysis of the 2016 Science and Technology Budget Law.