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Academic unit: Office of the President

News about initiatives and events led by the President's Office of UC Chile.

 


Minister Huai Jinpeng and Juan Carlos de la Llera

Chinese Minister of Education Visits UC to Deepen Academic Cooperation

The visit of Minister Huai Jinpeng marks a new milestone in Chile–China collaboration, with a focus on artificial intelligence and talent development.

President Juan Carlos de la Llera, with Mario Kreutzberger at a discussion panel organized by Friends UC

International Engagement: Key to Projecting UC Chile Beyond Borders

Bogota, Miami, and New York were the three cities visited by UC Chile President, Juan Carlos de la Llera, during the second week of October, along with UC…

More than 160 university authorities

In Guadalajara, Catholic Universities Reaffirm Their Global Leadership

UC Chile President Juan Carlos de la Llera and Vice President for International Affairs Maria Montt are currently in Guadalajara, Mexico, participating in two…

UC Chile Delegation at the University of Berkeley

President De la Llera Strengthens UC Chile's International Presence during US tour

The highlight of this trip, led by the president and part of his team, was participating in the annual summit of the Universitas 21 network, comprised of…

Inauguration of the 2025 Academic Year at UC Chile

President De la Llera inaugurates Academic year with tribute to the Pope and calls on UC Chile voices to impact the country

The UC Chile President gave his first speech at an opening ceremony after assuming the position in March this year. In it, he paid tribute to His Holiness Pope…

Pope Francis

UC Chile joins the Church's condolences on the death of Pope Francis

Considered the Pontiff of mercy, synodality, and ecumenism, he addressed urgent and relevant topics such as ecclesial renewal, the environment, interreligious…

A man in a dark suit and tie speaks at a wooden podium in a dimly lit auditorium. A large wooden cross is mounted on a brick wall behind him. Flags, including those of Chile and the Vatican, are displayed on one side of the stage.

Juan Carlos de la Llera Takes Office as President of UC Chile for the 2025-2030 Term

An extraordinary extended session of the Honorable Superior Council took place in the Juan Francisco Fresno Hall at the UC Chile Central Campus, presided over…

President Ignacio Sánchez delivers a speech at a formal event, standing at a podium with a microphone, against a blue-lit backdrop.

The End of an Era: UC Chile's Outgoing President Sánchez Reflects on 15 Years of Service

After leading UC Chile for three consecutive terms, Ignacio Sánchez reflects on his tenure, marked by close ties with the community and a generational shift in…

President Ignacio Sánchez, wearing a dark suit and tie, is giving a presentation in front of an audience in a conference room with exposed brick walls. He is standing next to a screen displaying a slide with his name.

International Congress Reflects on the Mission of Catholic Educators

During 2024, for the first time in Chile, the World Union of Catholic Teachers (UMEC-WUCT) hosted its International Assembly, titled “The Identity of Catholic…

Juan Carlos de la Llera

Juan Carlos de la Llera is the new president of UC Chile

The former dean of the Faculty of Engineering and current full professor, Juan Carlos de la Llera, is a UC Chile engineering graduate, holds a Ph.D. from the…

Group of board members from Friends UC gathered in a formal meeting room with a cityscape visible through the windows.

UC Chile and Friends UC Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance to Expand Opportunities

During its traditional board meeting in New York, led by UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez and Friends UC President Sava Thomas, the valuable fundraising…

Lighthouse surrounded by lush greenery on the coast of Tantauco Park, Chiloé Island.

UC Chile and Tantauco Foundation Partner to Advance Research and Training in Conservation

The memorandum of understanding between UC Chile’s Network of Research Centers and Field Stations (RCER) and the Tantauco Park Foundation will promote research…