Institutional accreditation criterion 7: CRUCH webinar addressed university coexistence and diversity

Experts from various universities within the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) shared experiences, best practices, and strategies for incorporating these dimensions into teaching, research, and university management. The webinar was organized by the CRUCH's Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors (CoVRA) and drew a broad audience of university representatives. How can we ensure that […]

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President of the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission: “Our challenge is for the gender approach to permeate and remain, as a permanent conviction in our universities.”

In the plenary session of the commission, led by Angélica Marín, progress in mainstreaming a gender perspective was reviewed in three areas: institutionalization, training, and the eradication of gender-based violence. On this occasion, the rector of USM, Juan Yuz, addressed the responsibility of universities in shortening […]

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CRUCH and INACH sign agreement to create the Chilean Antarctic Inter-University Alliance

The initiative, promoted by the Antarctic Natural Laboratory Node Project (ANID), seeks to integrate Antarctic knowledge across the national higher education system. This agreement marks the beginning of a historic process that will culminate in December 2025 with a formal signing ceremony in Antarctica. During the monthly meeting of the Council of Rectors […]

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CRUCH takes another step to strengthen gender mainstreaming in training processes

The second seminar, “Mainstreaming the Gender Perspective in Higher Education: Articulating Training Processes with Equity Criteria,” organized by the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission, was held at PUCV. The event brought together approximately 230 people and garnered over 350 views, thanks to its broadcast on the channel […]

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With 62,671% of the votes, Dr. Juan Manuel Fierro is elected as Rector of the University of La Frontera

Following an election process that included a debate of ideas, proposals, and dialogue with the internal community, Dr. Fierro prevailed over his opponent and will lead the institution for the 2025-2029 term. After an election process that included debate, proposals, and dialogue, Dr. Juan Manuel Fierro was elected Rector of the University […]

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CRUCH agrees to deepen its proposals to the FES project ahead of the next legislative debate

The Council will put forward proposals regarding co-payments and will advance a risk analysis. Furthermore, the need for the project to incorporate university autonomy was emphasized at the plenary session of university presidents. The Undersecretary of Higher Education, Víctor Orellana, stated that “we have always expressed our willingness to listen and build an agreement together, therefore […]

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The CRUCH Postgraduate Commission discussed the creation and consolidation of inter-university doctoral programs

The rector of the host university, UCSC, Cristhian Mellado, emphasized that “in the area of postgraduate studies, we need to move forward with more professional programs that are financially sustainable and connected to the country's productive needs, especially in regions where the supply is limited. The Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception (UCSC) hosted […]

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CRUCH public statement in support of the bill that modifies article 27 bis of Law No. 20.129 in order to regulate the requirements for admission to pedagogy careers and programs

We, the members of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), express our support for the bill that modifies Article 27 bis of Law No. 20.129, which aims to establish new criteria for admission to teacher training programs. The Council recognizes the urgency of […]

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CRUCH values the Executive's openness to dialogue on the FES and warns of risks in initial teacher training

Santiago, July 31, 2025. The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), in its plenary session today, discussed the requirements to make viable the Bill that creates the new Higher Education Financing (FES) instrument. It also addressed the urgent need to strengthen initial teacher training in […]

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CRUCH brought together experts in a discussion on new accreditation criteria with a focus on Postgraduate studies

The virtual meeting, organized by the Council's Postgraduate Commission, addressed the institutional challenges posed by the new accreditation model and the strategic role of postgraduate studies. Watch the discussion HERE. The discussion, "University Experiences and New Institutional Accreditation Criteria with a Focus on Postgraduate Studies," was organized virtually by the Postgraduate Commission.

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