CRUCH will present Michelle Bachelet with the “Recognition for Contribution to Higher Education” at the 70th anniversary ceremony

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) will award this recognition to the former President for her contributions to development and equity in higher education, such as the free tuition policy and the Program for Access to Higher Education (PACE). A ceremony will be held next Monday, August 19, at the main building of the University of […]

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The Council of Rectors reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating gender violence after the formal charges were brought against a Chilean researcher.

“We trust that the Chilean criminal justice system will take the necessary steps to determine the facts and the corresponding responsibilities,” the Council stated. The CRUCH expressed its commitment to “strengthening policies and protocols to prevent and address all forms of violence” and emphasized the importance of “continuing […]

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CRUCH values the efforts of the CTCI ministry for the approval of the Structural Fund regulations for R&D&I for universities

The executive vice president of CRUCH, Emilio Rodríguez, noted that while “the initial amount is small, it sets a precedent for the future, demonstrating the Chilean State's commitment to moving in the right direction.» Furthermore, to support teacher training at CRUCH universities, […]

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CRUCH supports amendment to law on family abandonment and alimony payments

The amendment to Law No. 14,908 introduces the prohibition of awarding programs or instruments financed by the National Research and Development Agency (ANID) to pension debtors, an initiative that, from the perspective of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), is a step in the right direction. “We believe it should be done as a political signal, for ethical reasons,” stated […]

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CRUCH will develop proposals to contribute to improving the quality of the Higher Education System

Through the Quality Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), collaborative work will be promoted to delve deeper into the critical issues of the country's quality assurance system. The result will be a document of proposals reflecting a shared perspective of the CRUCH. On the first day of […]

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Acting President of CRUCH, Rosa Devés: “We must support admission to teacher training programs at our universities, that is key”

The Council of Rectors and Rectors committed to working with the Access Committee and the Undersecretariat of Higher Education to review the admissions process for teacher training programs and evaluate both the criteria and pathways for entry. At the plenary session held this Thursday, June 27, at Diego Portales University […]

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CRUCH Call for Applications for Unprecedented Recognition of Contributions to Higher Education

From Tuesday, June 18th to Friday, July 19th, the call for nominations will be open for the award established by the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities as part of its 70th Anniversary celebrations. The award will be presented in August to the individual who has distinguished themselves by contributing to the development […]

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Congreso Futuro and academia are bringing together actors from the political, business and social worlds to generate a roadmap for the Chile of the future.

The new members of the Executive Secretariat of Proyecta Chile 2050 arrived at the Valentín Letelier Hall in the main building of the University of Chile. This project originated within the framework of the Scientific and Technological Advisory Council of Congreso Futuro and the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH); […]

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The Council of Rectors expressed its “firm support” for the highest authority of the University of Chile

In a public statement, the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities) expressed its rejection of “all types of violence and harm to individuals,” referring to the banner displayed at the University of Chile's main building. Furthermore, the Council endorsed the words of Rector Rosa Devés, stating that “the university must be a place of […]

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CRUCH participated in the XXIII Plenary Session of the Ibero-American University Council (CUIB) in Spain

The meeting, attended by the Secretary General of CRUCH, Angélica Bosch, and the Rector of USACH, Rodrigo Vidal, who also heads the Council's Internationalization Commission, aimed to promote bi-regional cooperation. The Secretary General of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), Angélica Bosch, […]

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