CRUCH Postgraduate Commission priorities for 2025: new accreditation criteria and strengthening of advanced training

The recent meeting of postgraduate representatives from the CRUCH universities was attended by the Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Innovation (CTCI), Aisén Etcheverry; the President of the National Accreditation Commission (CNA), Andrés Bernasconi; and the rectors of the Catholic University of the North (UCN), Rodrigo Alda, and the Alberto Hurtado University (UAH), Cristián del Campo SJ. At the meeting, the new board of directors of the commission was elected to […]

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Key themes for CABID in 2025: Research and digital transformation

With the aim of strengthening the development of libraries and consolidating their role as drivers of innovation and access to knowledge, the Library Commission (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) met to analyze priorities for 2025. The meeting took place on the 10th of […]

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Change of leadership in the CRUCH Research Commission: progress will continue in coordinating with key actors in the STI system

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 […]

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CRUCH and the Undersecretariat of Higher Education will join forces to develop a key bill for Pedagogies

Executive Vice President Emilio Rodríguez stated that the Council of Rectors has a proposal “that aligns, fundamentally, with what the Ministry is thinking, and what we are going to do is work together to present a harmonized proposal.” For his part, the Undersecretary of Higher Education indicated that «we have […]

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Executive Vice President of CRUCH: “Spending on higher education in Chile is relatively high, but this is a partial view if investment in R&D&I is not taken into account.”

At the Special Investigative Commission of Congress, Rector Emilio Rodríguez stated that “it is necessary to strengthen and prioritize research and innovation as pillars of the country's development.” This Wednesday, January 8, the Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), Emilio Rodríguez, participated in the Special Commission […]

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CRUCH is committed to actively participating in the updating of admission requirements for Pedagogy programs.

The executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Emilio Rodríguez, welcomed the Joint Commission's decision to postpone the implementation of the new admission requirements for teacher training programs for one year. Meanwhile, the rector of UAndes, José Antonio Guzmán, stated that “the issue of […] needs to be addressed urgently.”

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CRUCH public statement warns of "irreparable damage" if rejection of the rule postponing admission requirements for Pedagogy programs continues

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) expresses its deep concern regarding the Senate's decision—adopted on December 17, 2024—to reject the measure that proposed postponing the implementation of the new admission requirements for teacher training programs (Law 20.129, Article 27 bis). If […]

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Executive Vice President of CRUCH: “The FES is an important opportunity and should be part of a comprehensive evaluation of the higher education financing system”

Before the Education Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, Rector Emilio Rodríguez stated that «higher education requires funding that not only supports the training of individuals, but also prioritizes the generation of knowledge and innovation, fundamental pillars for the country’s productivity and growth.” Regarding […]

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CRUCH Seminar highlights the mainstreaming of Community Engagement

The seminar was inaugurated on December 3 by the rector of UTEM, Marisol Durán Santis, who emphasized that community engagement is not only a regulatory mandate but also a strategic tool that connects universities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event featured presentations by prominent speakers, […]

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CRUCH invites citizens and university communities to share their opinions on mental health and university life.

The survey, which takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, will be available from today, December 11, 2024, until January 17, 2025, through the following electronic form: https://forms.gle/U9BK8cyXJMFzHBiM6. The tool seeks to gather input, opinions, and suggestions to contribute to solutions for problems affecting university communities that, in turn, […]

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