Within the framework of the third seminar promoted by the Commission in this line of work, universities will share experiences and lessons learned on incorporating a gender perspective into their educational processes. The meeting will continue a space for reflection aimed at strengthening the integration of the gender approach into the curriculum and […]
The initiative seeks to establish guidelines for the protection and care of live animals used for experimentation in Chile. The consultation period is open for 30 consecutive days, beginning September 4, 2026. The Animal Bioethics Committee submitted a proposed regulation to public consultation on […]
Patricia Astroza, co-chair of the CRUCH's Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health, participated in T13 En Vivo to analyze how higher education institutions are addressing recent threats against their communities. The academic emphasized the importance of having action protocols, along with strengthening co-responsibility and training […]
During the plenary session of the CRUCH Admissions and Enrollment Commission, universities worked on incorporating the new special admissions pathway. The plenary also addressed the protection of personal data and other technical challenges facing institutions in preparation for the 2027 Admissions Process. One of the […]
Representatives from the 30 universities that make up the Commission participated in its first in-person plenary session of 2026, held over two days in Santiago. The meeting addressed the relationship between universities and the social world, public policy, businesses, and innovation, in order to identify shared challenges and strengthen collaborative work. Representatives from the […]
The initiative aims to foster shared perspectives on financial sustainability, modular training, and the challenges facing the student population. During the meeting, the CRUCH Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors also renewed part of its leadership. The start of a joint working group between the Undersecretariat of Higher Education and the Commission […]
Osvaldo Salazar, president of the Postgraduate Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), addresses the trends, objectives, and shortcomings currently facing postgraduate and post-degree programs in the country. Source: El Mercurio de Valparaíso, Sunday edition, March 22, 2026. The tenured professor of the Department of […]
Within the framework of this international celebration, the CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health shares the main advances and challenges in promoting inclusive, healthy, and sustainable university environments. “Happiness can be understood more broadly. The commission's work has increasingly used the concept of well-being,” […]
To commemorate International Women's Day, messages from the highest authorities of the Council's member universities will be disseminated throughout this month, highlighting the progress made and the challenges that remain. On this March 8th, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) renewed its commitment […]
The seminar «Integrated Diagnosis of Community Engagement in CRUCH Universities: Findings and Best Practices,» held at the University of Concepción, provided an opportunity to share the main results from the Council's 30 member universities. The event included expert panels where best practices and strategies for strengthening governance and systems were shared.
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