The seminar “Lessons Learned from the New Institutional Accreditation Process” brought together representatives from various higher education institutions across the country

The seminar, organized by the CRUCH Quality Commission, provided an opportunity to reflect on the changes in the new institutional accreditation model and to share best practices from universities that recently underwent the process: the Catholic University of Temuco, the University of Bío Bío, and the University of Concepción. The Rector of the University of the Andes, José […]

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Best practices workshop: CRUCH Commission analyzes more effective tools to measure the impact of community engagement

The president of the commission and Vice-Rector of Institutional Relations and Community Engagement at the University of Concepción (UdeC), Ximena Gauché Marchetti, highlighted the collaborative nature of the activity, which addressed systems for registering, monitoring, and evaluating community engagement. On Monday, March 31, the […]

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CRUCH Research Commission defines 2025–2026 agenda with focus on indicators, accountability and visibility

“The mandate of the CRUCH is clear: we must align our actions with the Council’s strategic objectives, coordinate our capabilities with the STI ecosystem, and ensure the active participation of all universities in technical and strategic decision-making,” stated María José Gallardo, President of the Commission and Vice-Rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies […]

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CRUCH celebrated World Book Day with a discussion that addressed the spiritual legacy of Gabriela Mistral

The event, organized by the Library Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, revealed previously unpublished findings about the personal library the poet kept in the last years of her life. In the year of the 80th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize, the Library Commission (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities presented this information.

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CRUCH celebrates World Book Day with a discussion about Gabriela Mistral's personal library

As part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize, the CRUCH Library Commission will host a webinar open to university communities and the general public. To participate, register HERE. In addition, the 30 universities of the Council of Rectors have prepared a diverse program […]

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Libraries as a bridge for new students: Welcome to university life

To welcome the students who entered CRUCH universities in 2025, the Libraries designed various strategies to ensure they became familiar with their services. These included technology training sessions, recreational activities, and other initiatives. March is a key month for Chilean universities, marking […]

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CRUCH Commission presents updated “Guide for Chilean University Libraries” with emphasis on inclusion, quality and digital transformation

The members of the Library Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities presented the new version of the guide, with the participation of representatives from the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) and the National Accreditation Commission. The document, which replaces the version published in 2020, includes twelve principles […]

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Ministry of Education and CRUCH agree to strengthen initial teacher training to address the shortage of professionals

The proposal includes promoting the attraction and retention of teaching talent, strengthening ties with the school system, developing continuing education, and implementing monitoring mechanisms. The declaration was signed by Minister Nicolás Cataldo and by the Executive Vice President of CRUCH, Emilio Rodríguez, during the plenary session that […]

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Emotional and massive ceremony for the inauguration of Dr. María Cecilia Hernández as the new rector of UCN

In a historic day, the distinguished academic and researcher became the first woman to lead the institution for the 2025-2029 term. In an emotional and well-attended ceremony, held on Friday, March 7th in Antofagasta, Dr. María Cecilia Hernández Vera assumed the position of the new rector of […]

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