The Council of Rectors calls for dialogue to prevail in the constitutional process

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) considers it necessary to issue a statement regarding the momentous constitutional process currently underway in our country, given that the Constitutional Council will conclude its work on November 7. In this context, and aware of the current tensions and disagreements that have arisen, […]

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The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities condemns the closure of the Central American University of Nicaragua

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) categorically condemns the arbitrary closure of the Central American University of Nicaragua (UCA), and expresses its solidarity with the community of more than 6,000 students, 550 faculty members, and hundreds of administrative staff affected by this situation. The National Council […]

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Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities regarding the continuity of the constituent process

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) considers it a civic duty to address the Constitutional Plebiscite and the future of the constituent process. 1. First, the rectors value the democratic and participatory exercise carried out on September 4th. Once again, Chile held an electoral process […]

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The Council of Rectors issues a statement regarding the situation in Ukraine

In light of the grave situation affecting Ukraine, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), consistent with its commitment to respecting the values of democracy, pluralism, and dialogue for the peaceful development of society, expresses its deepest solidarity with the children, young people, women, and […]

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The Council of Rectors condemns the arson attack against the University of Concepción and calls for continued dialogue to overcome conflicts

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its support and solidarity to the community of the University of Concepción, after the arson attack that occurred at the Faculty of Forest Sciences during the early hours of Friday, October 22. Those who committed this attack fired at officials who perform security functions […]

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CRUCH Gender Equality Commission at the request of parliamentarians on gender studies

In response to the request for information made by the honorable deputies Mr. Cristóbal Urruticoechea Ríos and Mr. Harry Jürgensen Rundshagen to two state universities, the University of Chile and the University of Santiago de Chile, about learning about the courses, centers, programs and study plans " related to gender studies, gender ideology, gender perspective, diversity […]

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Situation of the General Secretariat of CRUCH violates the principles and hinders the work of this collegiate body

Recently, the decision made by the Ministry of Education not to renew the appointment of the General Secretary of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) was known, which inexplicably has not considered the requirements or the opinion of the directors of the 30 universities that make up this Council. About, […]

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The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities supports the University of La Frontera regarding the situation at the Maquehue Experimental Field and endorses the call for a frank and respectful dialogue

The Council of Rectors expresses its support for the University of La Frontera and its concern at the events that have taken place during August in its Maquehue Experimental Field, a natural laboratory in which teaching, outreach and research activities are carried out. become a benchmark for the agri-food sector […]

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Council of Rectors: Strong support for the initiative of the universities of La Araucanía to promote dialogue as a state policy

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, consistent with the principles of universality, respect for diversity, pluralism, search for the common good and commitment to the public, which govern its actions, recognizes and celebrates the initiative of the Universities of the Region of La Araucanía to develop a dialogue process that contributes to […]

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The Council of Rectors requests the suspension of the application of Law 21,091, regarding the setting of free fees and the determination of the maximum vacancies

Tomorrow, Friday, April 30, the deadline for the Undersecretariat of Higher Education to announce two exempt resolutions, within the framework of the provisions of Law No. 21.091 on Higher Education for universities attached to the gratuity policy: the one that determines the regulated values of fees, registration fees and charges for […]

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