CRUCH promotes dialogue on collaborative conflict resolution mechanisms in university contexts

The CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health organized a webinar to promote collective reflection on the collaborative management of conflicts, integrating theoretical perspectives and national and international experiences. Participants included international expert Mara Hernández; the Superintendent of Higher Education, José Miguel Salazar; and specialists from CRUCH universities. […]

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CRUCH Admissions and Enrollment Committee strengthens coordination for Admissions 2026

With the goal of ensuring a clear, secure, and coordinated 2026 admissions process, admissions delegates from the 30 universities of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) met to analyze progress, challenges, and key guidelines of the access system. On November 13, at the Santiago campus of the University of Los Lagos, […]

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Libraries from the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) discuss Open Science, Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health

At the CABID meeting at Arturo Prat University, Rector Alberto Martínez praised the strategic role of libraries in university life and highlighted the importance of the areas currently being addressed by CRUCH libraries. The directors analyzed the Sustainable Development Goals in Libraries […]

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In a bilateral meeting, CRUCH universities strengthen their ties with Canadian universities

The Chile-Canada Cooperation Day was attended by representatives from Chilean universities and delegates from McMaster University, Ontario Tech University, Queen's University, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, University of New Brunswick, University of Saskatchewan, and University of Alberta, among others. As part of the visit to Chile by the Consortium of Canadian Universities (CALDO), the […]

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The Internationalization Commission is making progress in finalizing its study and coordination with other CRUCH commissions.

The main objective of the session was to advance the analysis and projections of the results of the study on the internationalization processes of CRUCH universities—conducted during 2024—in order to subsequently present it to the CRUCH Executive Committee. In addition, the panel “Public Policies, Gaps, and Indicators of Internationalization: […]” was held.

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President of the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission: “Our challenge is for the gender approach to permeate and remain, as a permanent conviction in our universities.”

In the plenary session of the commission, led by Angélica Marín, progress in mainstreaming a gender perspective was reviewed in three areas: institutionalization, training, and the eradication of gender-based violence. On this occasion, the rector of USM, Juan Yuz, addressed the responsibility of universities in shortening […]

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The CRUCH Postgraduate Commission discussed the creation and consolidation of inter-university doctoral programs

The rector of the host university, UCSC, Cristhian Mellado, emphasized that “in the area of postgraduate studies, we need to move forward with more professional programs that are financially sustainable and connected to the country's productive needs, especially in regions where the supply is limited. The Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception (UCSC) hosted […]

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The seminar “Lessons Learned from the New Institutional Accreditation Process” brought together representatives from various higher education institutions across the country

The seminar, organized by the CRUCH Quality Commission, provided an opportunity to reflect on the changes in the new institutional accreditation model and to share best practices from universities that recently underwent the process: the Catholic University of Temuco, the University of Bío Bío, and the University of Concepción. The Rector of the University of the Andes, José […]

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Best practices workshop: CRUCH Commission analyzes more effective tools to measure the impact of community engagement

The president of the commission and Vice-Rector of Institutional Relations and Community Engagement at the University of Concepción (UdeC), Ximena Gauché Marchetti, highlighted the collaborative nature of the activity, which addressed systems for registering, monitoring, and evaluating community engagement. On Monday, March 31, the […]

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Libraries as a bridge for new students: Welcome to university life

To welcome the students who entered CRUCH universities in 2025, the Libraries designed various strategies to ensure they became familiar with their services. These included technology training sessions, recreational activities, and other initiatives. March is a key month for Chilean universities, marking […]

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