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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Historic participation of women in CRUCH: seven female rectors will be part of this higher education body

With the addition of María Cecilia Hernández (UCN) and Marcela Momberg (UCT), the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) will reach its highest level of female representation in its more than 70-year history. Executive Vice President Emilio Rodríguez highlighted this progress as a reflection of the universities' commitment to […]

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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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