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 […]
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.” […]
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 […]
With the publication of the CRUCH Civil Society Council's regulations this Thursday, May 15, the process of selecting its members began among representatives of foundations, corporations, and/or non-profit organizations that are related to the Council's mission and are of public interest. To give voice […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
«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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