Andrea Rodríguez Tastets: “In this administration, I would expect a policy that, in addition to fostering curiosity and creativity, can focus on priority areas with national impact.”

The president of the CRUCH Research Advisory Commission says that—following the establishment of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation in the previous administration—she hopes the new government will focus on issues related to the health and well-being of the population and ecosystems, among others. The vice-rector of […]

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Universities belonging to the Council of Rectors celebrate World Book and Copyright Day with a variety of activities

“Each activity surrounding this celebration reflects the effort made by each of the CRUCH university libraries to promote this day within their institutions,” stated Karen Jara, president of the Advisory Commission on Libraries and Documentation (CABID) of the Council of Rectors. Among the activities prepared by the […]

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Directors of Libraries from the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) resumed in-person meetings and reviewed the 2022 activities in Coyhaique.

During the meeting, the Council of Rectors' committee reviewed the work of its subcommittees and the relationship between libraries and university communities. The Aysén Regional Library hosted the first annual meeting of the Standing Committee of Library Directors (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH). […]

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Recognition of CRUCH's public role marks first meeting between Ministry of Education authorities and the full assembly of university presidents

The executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, appreciated the willingness to engage in dialogue shown by Minister Marco Antonio Ávila and Undersecretary Verónica Figueroa, stating that he hopes they will understand “our role, which is to advise the Government on the development of public policies.” For his part, the alternate executive vice president, Ignacio Sánchez, stated that […]

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Opinion column: The challenge of strengthening and diversifying advanced training for people

The president of the Postgraduate Commission of the Council of Rectors, Diego Cosmelli, argues that, despite the increases in master's and doctoral enrollments recorded in recent years, Chile continues to suffer from “a severe shortage of researchers.” In this context, he asserts that “it is imperative that, as part of a strategy […]

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Rector Natacha Pino: “Reducing the gender gap is good for us and is very necessary”

The head of the University of Aysén and the Gender Equality Commission of the Council of Rectors reflects on the work of the commission and its impact within educational spaces. Regarding the presence of female academics in high-level positions, Natacha Pino states that it is important that “the […]

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Gender Equity: The directors of CRUCH meet to evaluate the scenario that will enforce Law 21.369

The directors of the gender equity area of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met to identify progress in gender and equity policies at their institutions. "This is just the beginning" is the phrase that defines the meeting of the authorities responsible for the gender equality agenda of […]

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Council of Rectors commemorates International Women's Day by highlighting the contributions of its Gender Equality Commission

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, affirmed that the universities comprising the organization “are developing various efforts to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence.” The head of the commission, Rector Natacha Pino, stated that the initiative “allows us to convey to the rectors of the Council how necessary and urgent it is […]

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The Council of Rectors issues a statement regarding the situation in Ukraine

In light of the grave situation affecting Ukraine, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), consistent with its commitment to respecting the values of democracy, pluralism, and dialogue for the peaceful development of society, expresses its deepest solidarity with the children, young people, women, and […]

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The Council of Rectors is analyzing the conditions for the return to in-person classes at universities with a view to the 2022 academic year.

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, emphasized that the Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors will work on “a definition of what will be understood by in-person instruction, which must take into account the diversity and particular contexts of each institution.” The plenary session of rectors also analyzed the recent announcement from the Ministry of Education regarding the new […]

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