CRUE Calls for an End to the Violence in Gaza and Respect for International Law

Madrid, 26 May 2025. In light of the intensification of the Israeli offensive against the Palestinian population, particularly in the Gaza Strip, the Governing Board of the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) once again wishes to join the international outcry calling for the immediate cessation of all forms of violence against the civilian …

“Ibero-American Cooperation Is a Strategic Necessity,” Says Eva Alcón at the Official Opening of the Academic Year at USACH in Chile

Santiago de Chile, 23 April 2025. Eva Alcón, President of the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) and Rector of Universitat Jaume I, delivered yesterday the keynote address at the official opening of the 2025 academic year of the University of Santiago de Chile (USACH). Entitled “Ibero-American Cooperation: Some Challenges for Universities”, her lecture …

CRUE and CRUCH Strengthen Ties to Boost Academic Cooperation between Spain and Chile

Santiago de Chile, 22 April 2025. The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) and the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) held a bilateral meeting with the aim of strengthening academic ties and international cooperation between the two countries. Within the framework of this summit, hosted by the University of Santiago de Chile, …

CRUE Manifesto on the Occasion of 8 March, International Women’s Day

Madrid, 7 March 2025. 8 March is a day of advocacy and commitment to gender equality. Year after year, CRUE has reaffirmed its role in building an inclusive university, free from discrimination and committed to equity. In 2025, the United Nations’ proposed theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”, reminds us that the …

Presentation of CRUE’s “Knowledge Transfer and Social Impact” Project at Pablo de Olavide University (UPO)

Seville, 6 March 2025. The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) has launched the “Knowledge Transfer and Social Impact” project, an initiative aimed at highlighting the role of universities in generating and disseminating knowledge with a direct impact on society, the economy and the country’s sustainable development. The presentation event was held this afternoon …