The plenary session with admissions representatives from the 30 institutions of the Council of Rectors was held at the University of La Serena. The members of the Admissions and Enrollment Committee of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met at the University of La Serena […]
The rector of the University of Chile, Rosa Devés; the rector of the Catholic University, Ignacio Sánchez; and the executive vice president of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), Emilio Rodríguez; expressed their concern about the university budget. More than additional resources, CRUCH proposes a restructuring that prioritizes investment in research and development, inclusion policies, and strengthening […]
After two days of meetings, 45 early-career researchers from both countries discussed potential joint initiatives. These included publications, short-term research stays, academic and student exchange programs, and COIL (Collaborative and Innovation in Education). “We know that the future of the planet depends on universities conducting research on sustainability, because industry doesn't have […]
The meeting, held at the Federico Santa María Technical University as part of the Council's 70th anniversary celebrations, addressed the main challenges in gender equality, from education to the workplace. Text and photographs courtesy of the Federico Santa María Technical University. With the aim of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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