CRUCH and the National Migration Service sign a collaboration agreement that will strengthen internationalization, training processes and research at universities

The Director of SERMIG, Luis Eduardo Thayer, stated that “it is very important for us to be able to strengthen, through our work, the capacities of the national university system,” beginning this first step with the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities. For his part, the Council's Executive Vice President, Rector Emilio Rodríguez, expressed that […]

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The CRUCH Research Committee elected a new board for the next two years

At the session held at the University of Concepción, the Vice-Rectors of Research from the universities of the Council of Rectors elected the new board for the next two years, comprised of Pedro Bouchon (PUC) as president, María Soledad Torres (UV) as vice-president, and Enrique Aliste (UChile) as secretary. […]

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Executive Vice President of CRUCH regarding the 2023 Budget: “Our aspirations have not translated into concrete results, but only partially.”

During the plenary session of the Council of Rectors held this Thursday, November 24, at the University of Aysén in Coyhaique, Executive Vice President Emilio Rodríguez praised the fact that the groups represented in the CRUCH (CUECH, G-9, and AUR) worked “harmoniously” during the budget discussion process. […]

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Coordinator of the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission: “Eradicating gender violence is a task for the entire university community”

This November 25th (25 N) is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the universities of the Council of Rectors have organized various activities in different regions of the country, including talks, seminars, discussions, walks, and poetry readings. The Coordinator of the Commission of […]

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Members of the CRUCH Admissions and Enrollment Committee met to analyze the challenges and changes in the 2023 Admissions process

Delegates from CRUCH universities met for two days at the University of Aysén in Coyhaique to address the challenges the new Higher Education Entrance Examination (PAES) poses to the system as a whole. They also identified areas for improvement, such as having clear regulations and a schedule for the […]

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The CRUCH Library Commission meets at ULagos Osorno

The meeting allowed progress to be made in the collaborative work between the libraries of the universities belonging to the Council of Rectors of Chile. Furthermore, the commission ratified Karen Jara, from the University of Concepción, as president. The rest of the board is composed of: Vice President, Rodrigo Donoso, University of Chile; Secretary, Claudia Chau, […]

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Dr. Ricardo Araya, National Prize for Applied Sciences and Technologies 2022: “We need to broaden our understanding of the problems young people face and learn to listen as well.”

The renowned mental health specialist, a graduate of the University of Chile, professor at King's College London, and senior researcher at the Millennium Nucleus Imhay, participated in the launch of the Mental Health and Coexistence Commission of the Council of Rectors (CRUCH). This body, which brings together various experts, has as its initial objective […]

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Executive Vice President of CRUCH: “Universities need specific support so that next year’s budget allows for a balanced system”

The plenary session addressed the measures proposed by the Council, within the framework of the 2023 Budget process, which includes proposals such as the use of surplus funds from the University Solidarity Credit Fund; the restoration of the Institutional Development and University Strengthening Funds; and the strengthening of the Regional Higher Education Fund, among others.

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CRUCH makes proposals to the 2023 Budget Law to guarantee the sustainability of universities

The Council's Executive Vice President, Emilio Rodríguez, and the Rector in charge of the Economic Commission, Carlos Torres, presented their proposals before the Fourth Joint Subcommittee on the Budget. During the meeting, the rectors proposed seven measures, including maintaining and expanding the use of surplus funds from the University Solidarity Credit Fund; the restitution […]

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CRUCH universities meet at UNAP and assure they are well prepared to comply with the law on harassment and discrimination

Following their annual meeting at Arturo Prat University in Iquique, gender equity directors from across the country shared experiences on implementing their institutional policies to prevent and eradicate potential violence and discriminatory practices in educational communities. “We handled the implementation of the law very well,” said […]

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