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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CRUCH participates in the closing of the Mimir Andino initiative in Colombia

The project, co-financed by the European Commission and involving 20 institutions from six Latin American and European countries, aimed to modernize institutional management in research and innovation. The Secretary General of the Council of Rectors, Angélica Bosch, highlighted the participation of Chilean universities in this initiative, which […]

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The 2021 ENCE survey addresses the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on learning processes and student engagement.

The results of the survey, administered in 13 universities belonging to the Council of Rectors during the second year of the health crisis, showed an improvement in students' perceptions of teaching practices and the quality of their interactions with professors. The director of the ENCE Project, Gonzalo Zapata, stated that […]

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In an administrative act, Carlos González assumed the rectorship of UPLA.

The academic assumed the role of sixth rector of the University of Playa Ancha and assured that the focus of his administration will be on promoting "good living in community; respect, tolerance, participation, democracy, our ability to criticize each other and move forward together in finding solutions for our community, for our Playa […]

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Academics from CRUCH universities are invited to participate in the XIII Latin American Congress of Peace Research

Under the motto “From South to North, Building Good Living,» the meeting will take place in Santiago, from April 18 to 23, 2023, in a hybrid format (in-person and online). The initiative, sponsored by the Council of Rectors, will accept proposals for presentations until Saturday, October 15. With a view to holding the […]

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Rector Emilio Rodríguez: “We hope that our universities will receive the necessary budgetary support from the State to guarantee their sustainability.”

In the lead-up to the 2023 Budget process, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) announced that it will submit budget proposals and requested that the principle of not compromising the conditions of its campuses be considered. The plenary session reviewed the results of a consultation with the universities, which revealed further progress in the implementation of the Law […]

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