Recognition of CRUCH's public role marks first meeting between Ministry of Education authorities and the full assembly of university presidents

The executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, appreciated the willingness to engage in dialogue shown by Minister Marco Antonio Ávila and Undersecretary Verónica Figueroa, stating that he hopes they will understand “our role, which is to advise the Government on the development of public policies.” For his part, the alternate executive vice president, Ignacio Sánchez, stated that […]

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Opinion column: The challenge of strengthening and diversifying advanced training for people

The president of the Postgraduate Commission of the Council of Rectors, Diego Cosmelli, argues that, despite the increases in master's and doctoral enrollments recorded in recent years, Chile continues to suffer from “a severe shortage of researchers.” In this context, he asserts that “it is imperative that, as part of a strategy […]

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Rector Natacha Pino: “Reducing the gender gap is good for us and is very necessary”

The head of the University of Aysén and the Gender Equality Commission of the Council of Rectors reflects on the work of the commission and its impact within educational spaces. Regarding the presence of female academics in high-level positions, Natacha Pino states that it is important that “the […]

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Gender Equity: The directors of CRUCH meet to evaluate the scenario that will enforce Law 21.369

The directors of the gender equity area of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met to identify progress in gender and equity policies at their institutions. "This is just the beginning" is the phrase that defines the meeting of the authorities responsible for the gender equality agenda of […]

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Council of Rectors commemorates International Women's Day by highlighting the contributions of its Gender Equality Commission

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, affirmed that the universities comprising the organization “are developing various efforts to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence.” The head of the commission, Rector Natacha Pino, stated that the initiative “allows us to convey to the rectors of the Council how necessary and urgent it is […]

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The Council of Rectors issues a statement regarding the situation in Ukraine

In light of the grave situation affecting Ukraine, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), consistent with its commitment to respecting the values of democracy, pluralism, and dialogue for the peaceful development of society, expresses its deepest solidarity with the children, young people, women, and […]

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PhD in Astrophysics and Astroinformatics

  • Antofagasta Region
  • University of Antofagasta

Area: Natural Sciences; Sub-Discipline: Physical Sciences; University of Antofagasta; City: Antofagasta; Municipality: Antofagasta; Region: Antofagasta Region; Objectives: To train researchers capable of leading cutting-edge research at an international level in Astrophysics and Astroinformatics and to contribute to the transfer of this knowledge in the scientific and industrial environment. Applicant Profile: Anyone may apply to the Doctoral Program […]

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PhD in Science with a specialization in Physics

  • Antofagasta Region
  • Northern Catholic University

Natural Sciences Area Sub-Discipline Physical Sciences Universidad Católica del Norte City: Antofagasta, Commune: Antofagasta, Region: Antofagasta Region Objectives To train researchers with advanced knowledge, with an emphasis on research from both the fundamental topics of physics, as well as the specific lines of the Program, capable of developing original, innovative research, independently and / or […]

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CRUCH universities are preparing to resume in-person classes in March and integrate lessons learned during the pandemic

The executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, stated that institutions “must design their planning taking into account that we are still in a pandemic context, to guarantee that the return is safe, orderly, and legitimized by the communities.” The CRUCH also defined its representatives on the Access Committee of […]

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