The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the Senate's decision—adopted on December 17, 2024—to reject the measure that proposed postponing the implementation of the new admission requirements for teacher training programs (Law 20.129, Article 27 bis). If […]
Before the Education Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, Rector Emilio Rodríguez stated that «higher education requires funding that not only supports the training of individuals, but also prioritizes the generation of knowledge and innovation, fundamental pillars for the country’s productivity and growth.” Regarding […]
The seminar was inaugurated on December 3 by the rector of UTEM, Marisol Durán Santis, who emphasized that community engagement is not only a regulatory mandate but also a strategic tool that connects universities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event featured presentations by prominent speakers, […]
The survey, which takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, will be available from today, December 11, 2024, until January 17, 2025, through the following electronic form: https://forms.gle/U9BK8cyXJMFzHBiM6. The tool seeks to gather input, opinions, and suggestions to contribute to solutions for problems affecting university communities that, in turn, […]
The event took place at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE) and included the participation of the university's rector, Elisa Araya; the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Women and Gender Equity, Luz Vidal; distinguished national and international guests; and the teams that address gender-based violence in the […]
The coordinator of the ENCE-CRUCH project, Gonzalo Zapata, pointed out that “it is key to understand that, beyond the socioeconomic or family context, what students do within the university has a direct impact on their academic success,» highlighting that student engagement explains between 30% and 50% of the variations in academic results. […]
The Secretary General of CRUCH, Angélica Bosch, stated that “this competition seeks to renew CRUCH’s image, taking into account its history, contributions, and future challenges, while also strengthening its position as a leading body in higher education and territorial development in Chile.” The call for entries, aimed at undergraduate students […]
In a plenary session held in the Biobío Region, jointly led by the University of Concepción, the University of Bío-Bío, and the Catholic University of the Holy Conception, an agreement was signed seeking to create an artificial intelligence model that adequately represents Latin America, uniting academic and scientific efforts to strengthen […]
At the seminar “Scientific Diplomacy: Opening Pathways for the Internationalization of Higher Education,” organized by CRUCH and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international experts and university authorities reflected on the fundamental role of science and technology in global cooperation and the internationalization of Chilean universities. The secretary […]
In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission produced a video highlighting progress made in universities, including institutional policies, action plans, regulations, protocols, specialized teams, and various prevention initiatives. Regarding the […]
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