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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Sixth National Meeting: Reflection and action to eradicate gender violence in CRUCH universities

The event took place at the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE) and included the participation of the university's rector, Elisa Araya; the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Women and Gender Equity, Luz Vidal; distinguished national and international guests; and the teams that address gender-based violence in the […]

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ENCE 2023: Student engagement and time management directly impact academic performance

The coordinator of the ENCE-CRUCH project, Gonzalo Zapata, pointed out that “it is key to understand that, beyond the socioeconomic or family context, what students do within the university has a direct impact on their academic success,» highlighting that student engagement explains between 30% and 50% of the variations in academic results. […]

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“Make history with your design”: CRUCH competition invites students to create its new institutional image

The Secretary General of CRUCH, Angélica Bosch, stated that “this competition seeks to renew CRUCH’s image, taking into account its history, contributions, and future challenges, while also strengthening its position as a leading body in higher education and territorial development in Chile.” The call for entries, aimed at undergraduate students […]

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CRUCH-CENIA agreement will seek to promote the development of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America

In a plenary session held in the Biobío Region, jointly led by the University of Concepción, the University of Bío-Bío, and the Catholic University of the Holy Conception, an agreement was signed seeking to create an artificial intelligence model that adequately represents Latin America, uniting academic and scientific efforts to strengthen […]

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