The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the threat posed by the INNA industrial megaproject, proposed by AES Andes, to the skies of the Antofagasta region and, in particular, to the operations of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) at Paranal and the future giant telescope (ELT) […]
With the aim of strengthening the development of libraries and consolidating their role as drivers of innovation and access to knowledge, the Library Commission (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met to analyze priorities for 2025. The meeting took place on the 10th of […]
The Vice-Rector for Research at the Catholic University (UC), Pedro Bouchon, led the CRUCH Research Commission between 2022 and 2024, strengthening the role of coordination between universities, government agencies, and international actors. “We were able to consolidate the group of CRUCH Vice-Rectors for Research, achieving participation from all […]
Executive Vice President Emilio Rodríguez stated that the Council of Rectors has a proposal “that aligns, fundamentally, with what the Ministry is thinking, and what we are going to do is work together to present a harmonized proposal.” For his part, the Undersecretary of Higher Education indicated that «we have […]
At the Special Investigative Commission of Congress, Rector Emilio Rodríguez stated that “it is necessary to strengthen and prioritize research and innovation as pillars of the country's development.” This Wednesday, January 8, the Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), Emilio Rodríguez, participated in the Special Commission […]
The executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Emilio Rodríguez, welcomed the Joint Commission's decision to postpone the implementation of the new admission requirements for teacher training programs for one year. Meanwhile, the rector of UAndes, José Antonio Guzmán, stated that “the issue of […] needs to be addressed urgently.”
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, […]
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