The plenary session also elected Rector Marcela Momberg as alternate executive vice president, making her the first woman to hold that position in the history of CRUCH. During the session, the work of outgoing executive vice president Emilio Rodríguez was recognized, and it was unanimously approved that the former rector of the University of Talca, Álvaro Rojas […]
The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) unanimously appointed university rectors to serve on the evaluation committees. These nominations reinforce the role of the university system in defining the main state awards in science, arts, and humanities. The CRUCH selected its representatives to serve on the juries for the National Awards […]
A publication by El Mostrador, based on Artificial Intelligence, identified the ten most influential leaders in the Chilean university system. The list highlights the contributions in management, evidence, and public policy of current members of the Council, such as Executive Vice President Emilio Rodríguez, as well as rectors, former rectors, and long-time collaborators of the organization. Source: El Mostrador […]
The award, presented every two years, seeks to recognize individuals whose careers have significantly contributed to the development and strengthening of the Chilean higher education system. The application deadline is Tuesday, June 30, and the award will be presented during a plenary session of the Council in August.
During their plenary session, the university presidents, along with the Undersecretary of Higher Education, analyzed the work being done on financial sustainability, educational pathways, and regulated tuition fees, and agreed on the importance of strengthening the Higher Education Access Program. The session also reviewed progress in university life and health […]
The professor from the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences became the second woman to lead the university in its more than 180-year history. The ceremony was attended by national authorities and members of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities. Source: University of [University Name] Press Office
The initiative aims to foster shared perspectives on financial sustainability, modular training, and the challenges facing the student population. During the meeting, the CRUCH Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors also renewed part of its leadership. The start of a joint working group between the Undersecretariat of Higher Education and the Commission […]
This award, promoted by the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, seeks to recognize and honor the legacy of those who have driven profound transformations in the country's higher education system. The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) announced that the application process for the second call for nominations is now open.
During their plenary session in Valdivia, the university presidents, along with the Undersecretary of Higher Education and the Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, analyzed the main challenges facing the university system in a context of demographic, technological and territorial transformations, addressing both long-term projections for higher education […]
With headquarters at UCM and UTalca, the Commission reinforced its collaborative work strategy regarding emerging digital content. The meeting consolidated the Council's Open Science agenda, outlined projections for international cooperation, and finalized the election of its new board of directors for the next two years. With the purpose of […]
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