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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Key themes for CABID in 2025: Research and digital transformation

With the aim of strengthening the development of libraries and consolidating their role as drivers of innovation and access to knowledge, the Library Commission (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met to analyze priorities for 2025. The meeting took place on the 10th of […]

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CRUCH Seminar highlights the mainstreaming of Community Engagement

The seminar was inaugurated on December 3 by the rector of UTEM, Marisol Durán Santis, who emphasized that community engagement is not only a regulatory mandate but also a strategic tool that connects universities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event featured presentations by prominent speakers, […]

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CRUCH Admissions and Enrollment Commission warns of lack of key information for the 2025 Admissions process

The plenary session with admissions representatives from the 30 institutions of the Council of Rectors was held at the University of La Serena. The members of the Admissions and Enrollment Committee of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met at the University of La Serena […]

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Rector of USACH at CRUCH Internationalization Commission plenary session: "Overcoming migration barriers is key to internationalization"«

With the participation of the Rector of the University of Santiago (Usach) and head of the commission, Dr. Rodrigo Vidal, representatives from the CRUCH universities met to discuss migration issues and the challenges of internationalization in Chilean higher education. The meeting took place on Friday, August 23, at the University of […]

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The first CoVRA CRUCH Seminar on University Coexistence and Academic Integrity was held at UMCE

Through presentations, a roundtable discussion, and an afternoon of collaborative work, the meeting sought to foster a deeper understanding and promote a culture of coexistence and academic integrity within university communities using practical tools and strategies. «It was a space where challenges were raised, diagnoses were shared, […]

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On Librarian's Day: CABID and the Spanish Network of University and Scientific Libraries shared experiences of digital transformation in

Representatives from the Advisory Commission on Libraries and Documentation (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) and the Spanish Network of University and Scientific Libraries (REBIUN) organized a webinar that brought together numerous participants from libraries in Chile and Spain, in the context of Librarian's Day, celebrated on July 10. “The […]

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