The text, developed collaboratively by people from all over Chile, proposes a cross-cutting roadmap for the coming decades. The document identifies six megatrends and four strategic pillars of development in areas such as sustainability, science and innovation, equity, democracy, and security. “This is a unique initiative that seeks to generate consensus, mobility […]
The Chile-Canada Cooperation Day was attended by representatives from Chilean universities and delegates from McMaster University, Ontario Tech University, Queen's University, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, University of New Brunswick, University of Saskatchewan, and University of Alberta, among others. As part of the visit to Chile by the Consortium of Canadian Universities (CALDO), the […]
The rector of the University of O'Higgins and head of the CoVRA commission, Fernanda Kri, emphasized that the functioning of the academic vice-rectors' committee is fundamental for the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities), "because all issues related to the educational process are discussed here, and today specifically artificial intelligence, which is something that has us all very concerned […]
The main objective of the session was to advance the analysis and projections of the results of the study on the internationalization processes of CRUCH universities—conducted during 2024—in order to subsequently present it to the CRUCH Executive Committee. In addition, the panel “Public Policies, Gaps, and Indicators of Internationalization: […]” was held.
In commemoration of World Mental Health Day, the co-chairs of the CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health, Valeska Grau (PUC) and Patricia Astroza (ULS), discuss the progress and challenges in universities. This October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, and […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), in fulfillment of its legal mission as an advisory body in the design of public policies, in its ordinary session of September 25, unanimously agreed to express to the members of parliament its concern regarding the progressive closure of teacher education programs […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the events that occurred on September 30 at the University of Santiago, Chile (USACH), where a demonstration escalated into acts of violence and significant damage to university facilities. As CRUCH, we firmly believe that no […]
At the last plenary session of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities), the rectors approved two documents: the “Integrated Diagnosis of Community Engagement” and the “Glossary of Community Engagement.” The diagnosis compiles models, strategies, and best practices at the national level for the institutional strengthening of this university mission, and the glossary will allow for […]
Experts from various universities within the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) shared experiences, best practices, and strategies for incorporating these dimensions into teaching, research, and university management. The webinar was organized by the CRUCH's Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors (CoVRA) and drew a broad audience of university representatives. How can we ensure that […]
In the plenary session of the commission, led by Angélica Marín, progress in mainstreaming a gender perspective was reviewed in three areas: institutionalization, training, and the eradication of gender-based violence. On this occasion, the rector of USM, Juan Yuz, addressed the responsibility of universities in shortening […]
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