In the last CRUCH session: Debate on the FES enters the definition stage

With the Minister of Education and the Undersecretary of Higher Education present, the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) stated that concrete answers from the Government are needed so that each institution can decide whether or not to support the new financing system. At the last session of the CRUCH, held in […]

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Science Space: the new national platform for accessing scientific production in which the Council of Rectors participates

The launch of Espacio Ciencia marks a milestone in the advancement toward open and connected science, offering researchers and the public a platform that integrates, showcases, and expands the global reach of Chilean research. On this occasion, the second Memorandum of Understanding between ANID, CRUCH, CUP, and CINCEL was signed, reinforcing the […]

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UACh student won first place in the “New CRUCH brand image” competition”

The winning design, titled “Modular Network for Territorial Development,” stems from the concept of institutional connection among its 30 universities, understood as a network that articulates knowledge, communities, and territories. This new identity will be implemented across all CRUCH formats and platforms between November 2025 and […]

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Project Chile 2050: More than 2,000 experts present proposals for the country's future to presidential candidates

The text, developed collaboratively by people from all over Chile, proposes a cross-cutting roadmap for the coming decades. The document identifies six megatrends and four strategic pillars of development in areas such as sustainability, science and innovation, equity, democracy, and security. “This is a unique initiative that seeks to generate consensus, mobility […]

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In a bilateral meeting, CRUCH universities strengthen their ties with Canadian universities

The Chile-Canada Cooperation Day was attended by representatives from Chilean universities and delegates from McMaster University, Ontario Tech University, Queen's University, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, University of New Brunswick, University of Saskatchewan, and University of Alberta, among others. As part of the visit to Chile by the Consortium of Canadian Universities (CALDO), the […]

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The CRUCH Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors addressed academic modernization challenges in a context of digital evolution

The rector of the University of O'Higgins and head of the CoVRA commission, Fernanda Kri, emphasized that the functioning of the academic vice-rectors' committee is fundamental for the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities), "because all issues related to the educational process are discussed here, and today specifically artificial intelligence, which is something that has us all very concerned […]

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The Internationalization Commission is making progress in finalizing its study and coordination with other CRUCH commissions.

The main objective of the session was to advance the analysis and projections of the results of the study on the internationalization processes of CRUCH universities—conducted during 2024—in order to subsequently present it to the CRUCH Executive Committee. In addition, the panel “Public Policies, Gaps, and Indicators of Internationalization: […]” was held.

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World Mental Health Day: CRUCH commemorates the date with various activities to promote comprehensive well-being at the university level

In commemoration of World Mental Health Day, the co-chairs of the CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health, Valeska Grau (PUC) and Patricia Astroza (ULS), discuss the progress and challenges in universities. This October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, and […]

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The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities requests that Congress approve a bill essential to avoid a crisis in teacher training for Chile

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), in fulfillment of its legal mission as an advisory body in the design of public policies, in its ordinary session of September 25, unanimously agreed to express to the members of parliament its concern regarding the progressive closure of teacher education programs […]

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CRUCH calls for dialogue to prevail in the face of violence at the University of Santiago, Chile

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the events that occurred on September 30 at the University of Santiago, Chile (USACH), where a demonstration escalated into acts of violence and significant damage to university facilities. As CRUCH, we firmly believe that no […]

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