CRUCH celebrated World Book Day with a discussion that addressed the spiritual legacy of Gabriela Mistral

The event, organized by the Library Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities, revealed previously unpublished findings about the personal library the poet kept in the last years of her life. In the year of the 80th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize, the Library Commission (CABID) of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities presented this information.

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CRUCH celebrates World Book Day with a discussion about Gabriela Mistral's personal library

As part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize, the CRUCH Library Commission will host a webinar open to university communities and the general public. To participate, register HERE. In addition, the 30 universities of the Council of Rectors have prepared a diverse program […]

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Libraries as a bridge for new students: Welcome to university life

To welcome the students who entered CRUCH universities in 2025, the Libraries designed various strategies to ensure they became familiar with their services. These included technology training sessions, recreational activities, and other initiatives. March is a key month for Chilean universities, marking […]

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CRUCH Commission presents updated “Guide for Chilean University Libraries” with emphasis on inclusion, quality and digital transformation

The members of the Library Commission of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities presented the new version of the guide, with the participation of representatives from the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) and the National Accreditation Commission. The document, which replaces the version published in 2020, includes twelve principles […]

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Ministry of Education and CRUCH agree to strengthen initial teacher training to address the shortage of professionals

The proposal includes promoting the attraction and retention of teaching talent, strengthening ties with the school system, developing continuing education, and implementing monitoring mechanisms. The declaration was signed by Minister Nicolás Cataldo and by the Executive Vice President of CRUCH, Emilio Rodríguez, during the plenary session that […]

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Emotional and massive ceremony for the inauguration of Dr. María Cecilia Hernández as the new rector of UCN

In a historic day, the distinguished academic and researcher became the first woman to lead the institution for the 2025-2029 term. In an emotional and well-attended ceremony, held on Friday, March 7th in Antofagasta, Dr. María Cecilia Hernández Vera assumed the position of the new rector of […]

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March 8th Commemoration: CRUCH reaffirms its commitment to human rights and gender equality

To commemorate International Women's Day, the presidents and rectors of CRUCH universities published messages highlighting the importance of continuing to promote actions aimed at transforming the Council's institutions into benchmarks for gender mainstreaming and the eradication of violence. On the occasion of this important milestone, the president of the University […]

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Rector of USerena will represent CRUCH on Advisory Commission to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize

The Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage requested three representatives from the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) to participate in the Interministerial Advisory Commission to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Gabriela Mistral's Nobel Prize. The commemoration will extend from April 7, the poet's birthday, until December 10, 2025, the date on which […]

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Management review 2020-2025: CRUCH Postgraduate Commission closes stage with key advances and new challenges

The Director of the UC Graduate School, Diego Cosmelli, and the Rector of the UCN, Rodrigo Alda, highlight the collaboration and work with ANID, MinCiencia, and CNA. They also value the inter-institutional collaboration and actions to promote internationalization. For the next two years, the commission will be led by the Director of Postgraduate Studies […]

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