In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission produced a video highlighting progress made in universities, including institutional policies, action plans, regulations, protocols, specialized teams, and various prevention initiatives. Regarding the […]
During its second annual meeting in Antofagasta, the Libraries and Documentation Commission (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) reaffirmed its role as a key player in strengthening the Chilean university system and elected its board for the 2025-2026 term. In its work plan, CABID includes promoting the creation of a national repository […]
The rector of the University of Chile, Rosa Devés; the rector of the Catholic University, Ignacio Sánchez; and the executive vice president of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), Emilio Rodríguez; expressed their concern about the university budget. More than additional resources, CRUCH proposes a restructuring that prioritizes investment in research and development, inclusion policies, and strengthening […]
After two days of meetings, 45 early-career researchers from both countries discussed potential joint initiatives. These included publications, short-term research stays, academic and student exchange programs, and COIL (Collaborative and Innovation in Education). “We know that the future of the planet depends on universities conducting research on sustainability, because industry doesn't have […]
The meeting, held at the Federico Santa María Technical University as part of the Council's 70th anniversary celebrations, addressed the main challenges in gender equality, from education to the workplace. Text and photographs courtesy of the Federico Santa María Technical University. With the aim of […]
In her first visit to the Council's plenary session, held this Thursday at the Federico Santa María Technical University, the highest authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the collaboration between the Ministry and the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), reiterating her commitment to university work and its international outreach. Within the framework of the commemoration agenda for […]
The CRUCH Gender Equality Commission held the seminar “Mainstreaming the Gender Perspective in Higher Education Training Processes,» an event that drew over 140 professionals from various academic institutions across the country. Text and photographs courtesy of Diego Portales University. The Gender Equality Commission of the […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) published a statement recognizing and thanking the essential work of professors and calling on social and political actors to “increase efforts to address the teacher shortage crisis in Chile.” CRUCH commits to […]
Representatives from various universities across the country worked for two days on topics such as inclusion and teacher training. The Rector of UMCE, Dr. Elisa Araya, head of the COVRA Commission, explained that this plenary session focused on “the progress of the various CRUCH commissions. For example, we were looking at the […]
Rector Emilio Rodríguez stated that “it is necessary to delve deeper into three areas that we consider essential: access to teacher training programs, evaluation of teacher education, and accreditation of the quality of institutions.” The CRUCH will work with the Undersecretariat of Higher Education, headed by Rector Elisa Araya (UMCE), Rector Nelson […]
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