The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its strongest condemnation of the acts of violence that affected the safety of the Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, Ximena Lincolao, during an institutional event held this Wednesday, April 8, at the Austral University of Chile (UACh), […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), in fulfillment of its legal mission as an advisory body in the design of public policies, in its ordinary session of September 25, unanimously agreed to express to the members of parliament its concern regarding the progressive closure of teacher education programs […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the events that occurred on September 30 at the University of Santiago, Chile (USACH), where a demonstration escalated into acts of violence and significant damage to university facilities. As CRUCH, we firmly believe that no […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
In commemoration of Teacher's Day on October 16, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) recognizes and expresses its gratitude for the fundamental work of teachers in the education of new generations and in building a more just and equitable country. Today, […]
In recent days, various media outlets have reported on a Chilean researcher formally charged in connection with events that could constitute a sexual offense against a female scientist, which occurred during a 2019 expedition to Antarctica. As the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its firm support for the Rector of the University of Chile, Rosa Devés, who has recently been the target of derogatory and insolent remarks. During the protests in support of the Palestinian cause at the University of Chile last weekend, […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) reaffirms its commitment to the fundamental values of our institutions: freedom of expression, democracy, and peace. These civic principles are essential for developing a university environment that fosters respectful dialogue and harmonious coexistence. We deeply value freedom […]
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