The Secretary General of CRUCH, Angélica Bosch, stated that “this competition seeks to renew CRUCH’s image, taking into account its history, contributions, and future challenges, while also strengthening its position as a leading body in higher education and territorial development in Chile.” The call for entries, aimed at undergraduate students […]
In a plenary session held in the Biobío Region, jointly led by the University of Concepción, the University of Bío-Bío, and the Catholic University of the Holy Conception, an agreement was signed seeking to create an artificial intelligence model that adequately represents Latin America, uniting academic and scientific efforts to strengthen […]
At the seminar “Scientific Diplomacy: Opening Pathways for the Internationalization of Higher Education,” organized by CRUCH and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international experts and university authorities reflected on the fundamental role of science and technology in global cooperation and the internationalization of Chilean universities. The secretary […]
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 […]
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