The Council of Rectors reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating gender violence after the formal charges were brought against a Chilean researcher.

“We trust that the Chilean criminal justice system will take the necessary steps to determine the facts and the corresponding responsibilities,” the Council stated. The CRUCH expressed its commitment to “strengthening policies and protocols to prevent and address all forms of violence” and emphasized the importance of “continuing […]

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The Council of Rectors reaffirms its commitment to the eradication of gender violence

In recent days, various media outlets have reported on a Chilean researcher formally charged in connection with events that could constitute a sexual offense against a female scientist, which occurred during a 2019 expedition to Antarctica. As the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities […]

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Looking to the Future: CRUCH Strategic Pillars

CRUCH Strategic Axes Based on its institutional mission, the corporate strategy of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) is geared towards consolidating its strategic institutional purpose, with the aim of leading the transformation and substantive improvement of Chilean Higher Education, striving to be a benchmark of excellence […]

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CRUCH values the efforts of the CTCI ministry for the approval of the Structural Fund regulations for R&D&I for universities

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Emilio Rodríguez, noted that while “the initial amount is small, it sets a precedent for the future, demonstrating the Chilean State's commitment to moving in the right direction.» Furthermore, to support teacher training at CRUCH universities, […]

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On Librarian's Day: CABID and the Spanish Network of University and Scientific Libraries shared experiences of digital transformation in

Representatives from the Advisory Commission on Libraries and Documentation (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) and the Spanish Network of University and Scientific Libraries (REBIUN) organized a webinar that brought together numerous participants from libraries in Chile and Spain, in the context of Librarian's Day, celebrated on July 10. “The […]

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CRUCH supports amendment to law on family abandonment and alimony payments

The amendment to Law No. 14,908 introduces the prohibition of awarding programs or instruments financed by the National Research and Development Agency (ANID) to pension debtors, an initiative that, from the perspective of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), is a step in the right direction. “We believe it should be done as a political signal, for ethical reasons,” stated […]

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CRUCH will develop proposals to contribute to improving the quality of the Higher Education System

Through the Quality Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), collaborative work will be promoted to delve deeper into the critical issues of the country's quality assurance system. The result will be a document of proposals reflecting a shared perspective of the CRUCH. On the first day of […]

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Acting President of CRUCH, Rosa Devés: “We must support admission to teacher training programs at our universities, that is key”

The Council of Rectors and Rectors committed to working with the Access Committee and the Undersecretariat of Higher Education to review the admissions process for teacher training programs and evaluate both the criteria and pathways for entry. At the plenary session held this Thursday, June 27, at Diego Portales University […]

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CRUCH Call for Applications for Unprecedented Recognition of Contributions to Higher Education

From Tuesday, June 18th to Friday, July 19th, the call for nominations will be open for the award established by the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities as part of its 70th Anniversary celebrations. The award will be presented in August to the individual who has distinguished themselves by contributing to the development […]

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