CRUCH rejects the acts of violence that have occurred within the framework of the legitimate right of the various social actors to the civic demonstration of their demands and proposals in relation to public policies

In its session of May 28, 2015, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities unanimously agreed to publicly express its rejection of the acts of violence that have occurred within the framework of the legitimate right of various social actors to the civic demonstration of their demands and proposals […]

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The Council of Rectors puts its vast experience at the disposal of the educational system reform process

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCh), in its 60-year history, has been recognized as one of the leading national organizations in the educational, scientific-technological, and cultural fields, for its contribution to the development of public policies that aim to improve education and society. In light of the educational reform process […]

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The Council of Rectors expresses its solidarity with the inhabitants of Valparaíso and the regions of Arica and Tarapacá

The Council of Rectors, meeting in Valparaíso, agreed to express its solidarity and concern for the residents of the city of Valparaíso and the regions of Arica-Parinacota and Tarapacá, affected by serious disasters and major earthquakes. The Council wishes to acknowledge the generosity of all the volunteers who have come to the aid […]

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CRUCH supports Rector Emilio Rodríguez in response to statements by Congressman Gustavo Hasbún

In light of the regrettable statements made by the Honorable Representative Gustavo Hasbún on February 27th of this year, we feel compelled to express our deepest rejection of the recurring practice of gratuitously denigrating and unjustifiably attacking the honor of individuals, and in this case, of a university authority who is still […]

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The Council of Rectors expresses its concern regarding the modification to the formula for calculating the Reference Fee.

El Consejo de Rectores, ante la decisión del Ministerio de Educación de modificar la fórmula de cálculo del Arancel de Referencia declara lo siguiente: 1.    Frente a este preocupante anuncio, señalamos que como rectores del Cruch no participamos ni nos enteramos de este cambio hasta ahora, cuando la decisión ya está tomada y los presupuestos […]

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The CRUCH Executive Committee expresses its concern regarding the 2014 Budget Bill on Science and Technology

Each year, during discussions on the budget for higher education, and particularly for scientific and technological development, it becomes clear that the State has still not established a long-term policy or an institutional framework that meets the demands of an OECD member country. The State's responsibility is to provide the necessary funding […]

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Council of Rectors calls for the reconstitution of spaces for dialogue and reflection in order to restore academic activities

Given the serious situation of the paralysis of academic activities and, in some cases, the occupation of university buildings affecting most of our universities, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities considers it our duty to state the following to the public: 1. The rectors of the CRUCH universities have maintained since […]

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CRUCH condemns attack against the rector and directors of the University of Tarapacá

In response to the attack suffered on May 22nd by the rector and administrators of the University of Tarapacá at the hands of a group of students, the Council of Rectors expresses its complete rejection of any form of violence within our institutions. We have witnessed the intolerance of some groups […]

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Council of Rectors rejects recurring disparaging remarks by the Minister of Education

The statements made by the Minister of Education, Harald Beyer, in recent days and which have been recurring in recent months, directed against the Council of Rectors of Chilean universities, compel us to express our strongest rejection. They are disrespectful and undermine the prestige, dignity, and independence of the Council.

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