Emotional tribute to Dr. Jaime Baeza Hernández

The rector of the University of Antofagasta, Luis Alberto Loyola, highlighted the academic's contribution, who promoted regional participation in the development of science and technology. At the International Workshop on Science, Technology, and Innovation, held at the University of Concepción on November 7, a profound tribute was paid to him […]

Read More

The Council of Rectors condemns the acts of violence against the rector and community of the University of Concepción

The Council of Rectors publicly expresses its solidarity with the University of Concepción and its university community, with its rector, Sergio Lavanchy Merino, and his family, for the reprehensible acts of violence that have affected them in recent days, perpetrated by student groups who have failed to value opportunities for dialogue […]

Read More

CRUCH delegation tours universities of the Group of Eight in Australia

The visit was organized by the International Relations Committee, chaired by the Rector of the Austral University of Chile, Víctor Cubillos, to promote cooperation between the two organizations. Within the framework of the agreement signed between the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities and the Group of Eight of Australia, an entity […]

Read More

The Council of Rectors expresses its rejection of the possible transfer of CONICYT to the Ministry of Economy

In recent weeks, the Minister of Economy has announced through the media the drafting of a bill that would transfer the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT) from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Economy. As an explicit request from the President of the Republic, its objective is […]

Read More

CRUCH announces the sad passing of Mr. Carlos Lorca Auger (RIP)

The professional served as Secretary General of CRUCH from August 1991 to August 2010. The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities announces the passing of its former Secretary General, Mr. Carlos Lorca Auger (may he rest in peace). A sociologist from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he distinguished himself professionally in activities related to the field of sociology.

Read More

University presidents, students, and members of parliament are seeking common ground on strengthening public education.

In the context of the debate on the 2013 Budget Law, these stakeholders met to reach a consensus. "We want quality public education to be available to all Chileans," stated Juan Manuel Zolezzi, Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH). At the request of Congressman Carlos Montes, a member of the Joint Committee on […]

Read More