From the CRUCH Research Commission, the rector of USM, Juan Yuz, and the vice-rector of Research and Postgraduate Studies at UDA, María José Gallardo, highlight the strategic value of research for the country's development and identify the main challenges that limit its reach. CRUCH universities account for 78% of the total research output (%) […]
During the plenary session of the CRUCH Research Commission, the Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communication (CTCI), Aldo Valle, participated, addressing the ministry's main achievements and budget projections for 2026. The meeting, organized by USM and UPLA in Valparaíso, also addressed the accountability of ANID projects […]
“The mandate of the CRUCH is clear: we must align our actions with the Council’s strategic objectives, coordinate our capabilities with the STI ecosystem, and ensure the active participation of all universities in technical and strategic decision-making,” stated María José Gallardo, President of the Commission and Vice-Rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies […]
The Vice-Rector for Research at the Catholic University (UC), Pedro Bouchon, led the CRUCH Research Commission between 2022 and 2024, strengthening the role of coordination between universities, government agencies, and international actors. “We were able to consolidate the group of CRUCH Vice-Rectors for Research, achieving participation from all […]
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 highlighted the importance of developing a coordinated national strategy among different stakeholders with a long-term vision, in which universities play a leading role. The president of the CRUCH Research Commission, Pedro Bouchon, stated that progress must be made in policy design mechanisms […]
At the commission's recent plenary session, the vice-rectors of research from the universities belonging to the Council of Rectors presented alternative designs and implementation plans for the fund to the Undersecretary of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, Carolina Gainza, who was present at the meeting. Over two days, the members […]
The Undersecretary of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation (CTCI), Carolina Gainza, presented the Ministry's strategic priorities, such as overcoming gender gaps and developing national projects related to lithium, green hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and other areas. The session of the Vice-Rectors' Commission of the Council of Rectors took place in the […]
At the session held at the University of Concepción, the Vice-Rectors of Research from the universities of the Council of Rectors elected the new board for the next two years, comprised of Pedro Bouchon (PUC) as president, María Soledad Torres (UV) as vice-president, and Enrique Aliste (UChile) as secretary. […]
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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