The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the events that occurred on September 30 at the University of Santiago, Chile (USACH), where a demonstration escalated into acts of violence and significant damage to university facilities. As CRUCH, we firmly believe that no […]
At the last plenary session of the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities), the rectors approved two documents: the “Integrated Diagnosis of Community Engagement” and the “Glossary of Community Engagement.” The diagnosis compiles models, strategies, and best practices at the national level for the institutional strengthening of this university mission, and the glossary will allow for […]
Experts from various universities within the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) shared experiences, best practices, and strategies for incorporating these dimensions into teaching, research, and university management. The webinar was organized by the CRUCH's Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors (CoVRA) and drew a broad audience of university representatives. How can we ensure that […]
The initiative, promoted by the Antarctic Natural Laboratory Node Project (ANID), seeks to integrate Antarctic knowledge across the national higher education system. This agreement marks the beginning of a historic process that will culminate in December 2025 with a formal signing ceremony in Antarctica. During the monthly meeting of the Council of Rectors […]
The second seminar, “Mainstreaming the Gender Perspective in Higher Education: Articulating Training Processes with Equity Criteria,” organized by the CRUCH Gender Equality Commission, was held at PUCV. The event brought together approximately 230 people and garnered over 350 views, thanks to its broadcast on the channel […]
Following an election process that included a debate of ideas, proposals, and dialogue with the internal community, Dr. Fierro prevailed over his opponent and will lead the institution for the 2025-2029 term. After an election process that included debate, proposals, and dialogue, Dr. Juan Manuel Fierro was elected Rector of the University […]
The Council will put forward proposals regarding co-payments and will advance a risk analysis. Furthermore, the need for the project to incorporate university autonomy was emphasized at the plenary session of university presidents. The Undersecretary of Higher Education, Víctor Orellana, stated that “we have always expressed our willingness to listen and build an agreement together, therefore […]
We, the members of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), express our support for the bill that modifies Article 27 bis of Law No. 20.129, which aims to establish new criteria for admission to teacher training programs. The Council recognizes the urgency of […]
Santiago, July 31, 2025. The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), in its plenary session today, discussed the requirements to make viable the Bill that creates the new Higher Education Financing (FES) instrument. It also addressed the urgent need to strengthen initial teacher training in […]
The virtual meeting, organized by the Council's Postgraduate Commission, addressed the institutional challenges posed by the new accreditation model and the strategic role of postgraduate studies. Watch the discussion HERE. The discussion, "University Experiences and New Institutional Accreditation Criteria with a Focus on Postgraduate Studies," was organized virtually by the Postgraduate Commission.
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