Executive Vice President of CRUCH on Mental Health: “We want to contribute with public policy proposals and work jointly with the Executive Branch”

The Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors, Emilio Rodríguez, stated that “mental health is not just a problem for universities; it is a societal problem. Therefore, we believe it must be addressed systemically. This means working on prevention, promotion, and also […]

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The CRUCH Commission will contribute to the “Higher Education Modernization Agenda” promoted by the Undersecretariat

The Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) will support the Undersecretary of Higher Education with proposals to advance the modernization agenda. The Undersecretary of Higher Education, Víctor Orellana, made the request to the vice-rectors of CRUCH universities: “We are very interested in working with you to develop a national policy […]

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CABID invites you to a webinar for World Book Day focusing on the importance of promoting reading

With the webinar “A Chile that Reads is Everyone’s Responsibility: A Look at the National Context,» the Library Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities will commemorate World Book and Copyright Day. Meanwhile, CRUCH universities will also develop various initiatives in their respective regions […]

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Peacebuilding and education: challenges for CRUCH universities

«We can consider this day an opportunity to analyze and reflect on peacebuilding and education, and the challenges it presents to universities.» «We live in complex times, marked by diverse crises, violence, and recurring conflicts, with a yearning for greater well-being, which is felt in various spheres of social life. Universities […]

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CRUCH Secretary General on the institutional anniversary: “These 70 years of history represent a trajectory in service to education and to Chile”

In an interview with the program “En Red” on the G9 network of non-state public universities, Angélica Bosch highlighted the Council's commitment over these seven decades as an advisor on public policy, which “also entails an obligation, which is responsibility toward the future,” she noted. Among the commemorative activities that will take place during this […]

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New publication from the Gender Equality Commission: “Recommendations for the care of equipment and reflecting on its application”

The text was prepared by teams from the universities that make up the Violence Eradication Axis of the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission and was presented at the 5th Conference of Teams Working on Violence. The publication offers recommendations for addressing burnout among teams working […]

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CRUCH supports the clause on “non-sexist education” in the law on Women's Right to a Life Free of Violence

In a public statement, the rectors of the 30 universities that make up CRUCH declared that “to overcome arbitrary discrimination, inequalities, stereotypes, and gender hierarchies, it is essential to ensure non-sexist education at all educational levels. Consequently, we consider it imperative that this be […]

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Public Statement: CRUCH supports the clause on "non-sexist education" in the Law on Women's Right to a Life Free of Violence

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) welcomes the passage of the Law on Women's Right to a Life Free of Violence on March 6, after seven years of processing in the National Congress. The 30 universities that make up CRUCH have, for some time now, supported this initiative.

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Rectors and rectors of CRUCH delivered to the Minister of Education a report on strengthening pedagogies “Teaching Changes Lives”

The Minister of Education, Nicolás Cataldo, stated that “it is very important to receive the CRUCH's recommendations on Initial and Continuing Teacher Training.” He added that “this is precisely what we expect from the universities that have shaped the history of development and education in our country.” The report, prepared by a commission of experts […]

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CRUCH will deliver the report “Teaching Changes Lives” to the Ministry of Education”

The document, prepared over a year by a commission of experts from CRUCH universities, aims to contribute to public policy processes regarding issues related to attracting, training, and retaining professors, as well as to highlight the importance of teaching at the national level. This Thursday […]

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