Collaborative research, accreditation and decentralization were the main themes of the working day of the CRUCH Research Vice-Rectors Commission

On May 23 and 24, a key meeting of the CRUCH Research Advisory Committee was held, an entity led by Pedro Bouchon, Vice-Rector of Research at the UC. Presentations were given by Andrés Bernasconi, President of the National Accreditation Commission, and Nicole Ehrenfeld, from ANID. Vice-Rectors from across the country […]

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President of the CRUCH Research Commission on World Environment Day: "It is a complex challenge, one that we urgently need to address as humanity."«

The president of the CRUCH Research Commission and Vice-Rector of Research at UC, Pedro Bouchon, stated that “from a research perspective, it is crucial to address a crisis of this magnitude with an inter- and transdisciplinary approach, which in our country I would say we can find primarily in universities and in […]

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In Participatory Public Accountability: CRUCH announces national project with a view to 2075

With a broad call for participation, open to the public, and participatory methodologies to cover the area from Arica to Punta Arenas, the project will be developed. It aims to “bring together diverse stakeholders to make proposals in different areas of the country's development, with a long-term perspective,” stated Emilio Rodríguez, Executive Vice President of CRUCH. Meanwhile, […]

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CRUCH Universities invite citizens in different regions of the country to participate in Heritage Day

Guided tours, field trips, virtual tours, talks, meetings, exhibitions, workshops, and more are among the activities organized by the universities of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) to commemorate Heritage Day. Read this article for details on the program of activities offered by each institution in […]

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Public statement from CRUCH on dialogue and harmonious coexistence in university spaces

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) reaffirms its commitment to the fundamental values of our institutions: freedom of expression, democracy, and peace. These civic principles are essential for developing a university environment that fosters respectful dialogue and harmonious coexistence. We deeply value freedom […]

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CRUCH Public Statement: The University of Chile expresses solidarity with the University of Chile and reaffirms its commitment to freedom of expression, democracy, and peace.

In the statement, released this Saturday, May 18, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities expressed that “the recent situation at the Central House of the University of Chile, where a demonstration turned violent, underscores the need to maintain our commitment to respect and tolerance.” […]

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The CRUCH Gender Equality Commission is preparing a seminar on mainstreaming gender in university training processes.

The meeting will take place in October of this year with the purpose of learning about the progress made by CRUCH universities in incorporating a gender perspective into their curricula and educational models. The members of the commission met at the plenary session organized by the University of Antofagasta (UA) and the […]

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Directors of libraries from CRUCH met at the University of O'Higgins

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Representatives from universities across Chile gathered at the Rancagua Campus. The first 2024 Ordinary Meeting of the Standing Committee of Library Directors of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) was held at the Rancagua Campus of the University of O'Higgins. Representatives from universities throughout the country met […]

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CRUCH presents observations on bill regarding mental health in education

The presidents of the Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health, Rosa María Olave (UAH) and Bertha Escobar (UCT), presented their findings to the Education Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. For the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), it is crucial to prioritize the promotion and prevention of mental health, as well as to link mental health with […]

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