Foreign Minister van Klaveren highlights the role of CRUCH universities in boosting Chile's international projection and development

In her first visit to the Council's plenary session, held this Thursday at the Federico Santa María Technical University, the highest authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the collaboration between the Ministry and the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), reiterating her commitment to university work and its international outreach. Within the framework of the commemoration agenda for […]

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Mainstreaming the gender perspective in higher education training processes

The CRUCH Gender Equality Commission held the seminar “Mainstreaming the Gender Perspective in Higher Education Training Processes,» an event that drew over 140 professionals from various academic institutions across the country. Text and photographs courtesy of Diego Portales University. The Gender Equality Commission of the […]

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Public Statement of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH): Four commitments for strengthening teaching in Chile

In commemoration of Teacher's Day on October 16, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) recognizes and expresses its gratitude for the fundamental work of teachers in the education of new generations and in building a more just and equitable country. Today, […]

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On Teacher's Day: CRUCH announces four commitments to strengthen teacher training and address the teacher shortage in Chile

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) published a statement recognizing and thanking the essential work of professors and calling on social and political actors to “increase efforts to address the teacher shortage crisis in Chile.” CRUCH commits to […]

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Vice-Rectors and Academic Vice-Rectors of the Council of Rectors met at the University of La Serena

Representatives from various universities across the country worked for two days on topics such as inclusion and teacher training. The Rector of UMCE, Dr. Elisa Araya, head of the COVRA Commission, explained that this plenary session focused on “the progress of the various CRUCH commissions. For example, we were looking at the […]

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Executive Vice President of CRUCH: “If we want to address the problem of teacher training correctly, all stakeholders must be involved.”

Rector Emilio Rodríguez stated that “it is necessary to delve deeper into three areas that we consider essential: access to teacher training programs, evaluation of teacher education, and accreditation of the quality of institutions.” The CRUCH will work with the Undersecretariat of Higher Education, headed by Rector Elisa Araya (UMCE), Rector Nelson […]

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University Coexistence and Mental Health Commission: Suicide prevention is a challenge for the entire university community

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, the universities of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) are joining global efforts to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in educational communities. The CRUCH's Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health emphasizes the need for collaborative work within the university community […]

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Rector Rodrigo Vidal will join the Governing Council of the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Rector of USACH was nominated by the plenary session of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities and was recently appointed by the Director-General of UNESCO as a member of this international body. “It is an honor to represent the CRUCH university communities in this important international forum, promoting […]

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Rector of USACH at CRUCH Internationalization Commission plenary session: "Overcoming migration barriers is key to internationalization"«

With the participation of the Rector of the University of Santiago (Usach) and head of the commission, Dr. Rodrigo Vidal, representatives from the CRUCH universities met to discuss migration issues and the challenges of internationalization in Chilean higher education. The meeting took place on Friday, August 23, at the University of […]

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Rector Emilio Rodríguez is re-elected as executive vice president for 2024-2026: “It is key to understand that the achievements generated in CRUCH are essentially collective in nature”

In this interview, the rector of the University of Tarapacá discusses the challenges and priority action lines of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) for the next two years. Emilio Rodríguez Ponce, who first assumed the position of executive vice president in July 2022, was re-elected […]

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