University life and mental health: Rectors from CRUCH universities agree on the importance of addressing these issues at an institutional and comprehensive level

Within the framework of the “1st Seminar on University Coexistence: Mental Health, Gender and Community,” rectors from five advisory commissions of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) addressed the main concerns and challenges surrounding mental health and coexistence in the university setting, as well as the integration of these issues with the work of other commissions of the […]

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CRUCH and its universities commemorate World Mental Health Day

Mental health fairs, seminars, talks, workshops, photography and documentary exhibitions, and even a music festival are some of the initiatives that CRUCH universities will be holding during October. The CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health organized the seminar “Good Student Practices for the Promotion and Prevention of Mental Health […]

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The CRUCH Postgraduate Commission invites CNA to present new criteria and quality standards for the accreditation of doctoral programs

  • Postgraduate Commission

The President of the CNA, Andrés Bernasconi, noted that the evaluation criteria universities are accustomed to remain in place, “but perhaps the most important aspect is the emphasis now placed on community engagement and internationalization as part of the program development process.” During the information session […]

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Students and graduates from CRUCH universities presented initiatives on mental health and coexistence

Suicide prevention; support and guidance for early-year students; inclusion of diverse and neurodivergent individuals; holistic healthcare; valuing leisure and play in building community and well-being; inclusion of migrant students; and therapy through agroecology are some of the topics addressed by the initiatives that […]

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CRUCH considers the Undersecretary's announcement that there will be no cuts to the Higher Education sector in the 2024 Budget Law to be a "good sign".

The alternate executive vice president of CRUCH, Hans Richter, noted that “although we don't yet know the details and the budget has to go to discussion and approval in Parliament, there is good news regarding the fact that the items the Government is proposing represent growth in the general education system in Chile across the board […]

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The first University Coexistence Seminar seeks to mark a milestone in Higher Education in the country

The event, organized by Alberto Hurtado University, the University of Chile, Diego Portales University, and the Metropolitan Technological University, and sponsored by the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), will take place on October 11, 12, and 13. Its objective is to mark a turning point and […]

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Students and graduates from CRUCH universities present solidarity proposals in the field of mental health and university coexistence

The initiatives were submitted through the call for proposals from the CRUCH Commission on University Coexistence and Mental Health, focusing on two areas: the promotion and prevention of mental health, coexistence, and well-being in university life; and the promotion of participation, diversity, inclusion, and university citizenship. In […]

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CRUCH universities commemorate 50 years since the coup d'état with initiatives focused on memory, human rights, dialogue and democracy

The agenda of activities for the 30 universities of the Council began several months ago and will extend until December. Through diverse artistic expressions, opportunities for reflection and dialogue, as well as university awards and distinctions, the 30 institutions of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) are commemorating five decades […]

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Chilean universities, together with the Encuentros del Futuro Foundation and Congreso Futuro, will develop a national project for the next 50 years.

This September 11th, as many Chileans commemorate the 50th anniversary of the military coup, the Advisory Council of University Rectors, the Chilean Academy of Sciences, the Encounters of the Future Foundation, and the Future Congress met for the sixth time to reflect on the role of academia and national science in the coming years.

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CRUCH presents guidelines and commitments for the next decade aimed at the development of Higher Education and the country

The “Strategic Management System 2023-2030 – CRUCH 2030 Strategic Management System” includes six strategic development axes and constitutes a roadmap for the institution's work. It seeks to «leave at the service of the country the great potential and capabilities of the CRUCH universities, which, as we know, are the best universities in the country in […]

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