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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National Awards 2012 stay again at the CRUCH

Two graduates and three academics from institutions belonging to the Council of Rectors received awards this year in Literature, Musical Arts, History, Natural Sciences, and Applied and Technological Sciences. As has become customary in Chile, most national awards, with very few exceptions, are awarded in some way to universities belonging to the Council of Rectors.

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CRUCH and UNIFI close the work week planning future collaborations

At the closing session of the Second Chile-Finland Forum, representatives from the Council of Rectors and Finnish universities discussed potential projects and cooperation networks where both organizations could collaborate. The week of activities at the meeting between representatives concluded with a closing session at the Council of Rectors' offices.

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CRUCH and UNIFI explore new challenges for bilateral cooperation

Chilean and Finnish university rectors met today at FORUM II at the University of Santiago. With the aim of deepening the exchange and integration of knowledge and culture in higher education, Forum II was held today, a meeting between the Universities of Finland (UNIFI), the Council of Rectors of Finnish Universities […]

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CRUCH and UNIFI meet at FORUM II Chile – Finland

Teacher training in Finland, international opportunities in education, and science and technology policies, among other higher education topics, will be discussed by university presidents from Chile and Finland. The Finnish delegation will also visit the CRUCH universities located in Antofagasta, Valdivia, and Valparaíso. They will meet for the second time next Monday, August 20th […]

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