Council of Rectors presents its 2011 Statistical Yearbook

The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities presents the 2011 Statistical Yearbook, based on information contained in the academic, financial, and human resources records of its twenty-five member universities. This thirty-seventh edition compiles and presents the information corresponding to each university, considering as the date […]

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Ranking of Grades achieved its objective of benefiting students in municipal and subsidized education

According to the analysis by CRUCH and DEMRE, the incorporation of the grade ranking benefited municipal schools the most (72.9%), followed by subsidized private schools (64.4%) and private schools (48.4%). The executive vice president of the Council of Rectors, Juan Manuel Zolezzi, reported that this bonus allowed students from municipal high schools […]

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Experts analyze strategies and advances in curricular innovation, equity and inclusion in Higher Education

The meeting, organized by the University of La Serena, the Catholic University of the North, and the Council of Rectors (CRUCH), brought together national and international speakers, such as Dr. James Wilkinson and Dr. George Kuh, from Harvard and Indiana Universities, respectively. The Commission of Academic Vice-Rectors, together with the University of La Serena […]

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Vice-rectors of Research from CRUCH discuss science and technology policies

The meeting addressed the allocation of funds in the 2013 Budget Law for this sector and the Council of Rectors' disagreement with the possible transfer of CONICYT to the Ministry of Economy. The Vice-Rectors of Research from the universities belonging to the Council of Rectors (CRUCH) met at the University of Bío-Bío, along with the Rector […]

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Emotional tribute to Dr. Jaime Baeza Hernández

The rector of the University of Antofagasta, Luis Alberto Loyola, highlighted the academic's contribution, who promoted regional participation in the development of science and technology. At the International Workshop on Science, Technology, and Innovation, held at the University of Concepción on November 7, a profound tribute was paid to him […]

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CRUCH delegation tours universities of the Group of Eight in Australia

The visit was organized by the International Relations Committee, chaired by the Rector of the Austral University of Chile, Víctor Cubillos, to promote cooperation between the two organizations. Within the framework of the agreement signed between the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities and the Group of Eight of Australia, an entity […]

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CRUCH announces the sad passing of Mr. Carlos Lorca Auger (RIP)

The professional served as Secretary General of CRUCH from August 1991 to August 2010. The Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities announces the passing of its former Secretary General, Mr. Carlos Lorca Auger (may he rest in peace). A sociologist from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, he distinguished himself professionally in activities related to the field of sociology.

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University presidents, students, and members of parliament are seeking common ground on strengthening public education.

In the context of the debate on the 2013 Budget Law, these stakeholders met to reach a consensus. "We want quality public education to be available to all Chileans," stated Juan Manuel Zolezzi, Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH). At the request of Congressman Carlos Montes, a member of the Joint Committee on […]

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