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Academic unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

Check out the news related to the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, the unit responsible for developing and implementing policies on doctoral studies, research and innovation, academic publications, artistic creation, and intellectual property at the University. It also coordinates and disseminates all multidisciplinary research and knowledge generated at UC Chile, its centers, and regional stations.


Students

UC Chile awards doctoral degrees to 267 graduates, a national record

The specialists, from various fields of knowledge, will contribute to addressing complex challenges through impactful research and creativity.

Alejandra Álvarez and Silvana Zanlugo

UC Chile Innovation Against Neurodegenerative Diseases Crosses Borders

This is the first international transfer of a potential drug created at UC Chile, an unprecedented event in Chile. The drug is is Neurotinib, developed by…

Students from the Engineering and Sciences with Industry PhD program

UC Chile PhD Students Innovate in High Impact Sustainable Foods

Protein products based on Chilean algae and beans, harnessing the potential of fungi, producing powdered foods sustainably, and expanding the understanding of…

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YAKU: UC Chile-Trademarked Technology That Reuses Grey Water

A venture kickstarted at UC Chile, led by Valentina Veloso and Camila Cárdenas, with the support of the Office of Transfer and Development, is redefining water…

Francisca Durán

Francisca Durán Awarded for Research on Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Detection

The PhD student was named winner of the 13th edition of the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) contest, which took place on August 7th at the UC Chile Anacleto Angelini…

Participants of the Chile–Japan Forum

Fifth Chile–Japan Forum: The Scientific Platform That Calls to Build the Future Together

The event in Kyoto brought together more than 100 authorities and representatives from Chilean and Japanese universities, consolidating a decade of scientific…

Participants of the Chile-Germany Forum

Building Bridges for Collaboration on Research and Academic Exchange

The second version of this event, held from June 16 to 18 in Berlin, aims to connect researchers from Chile and Germany in key areas, such as climate change…

Prototype for Minimalist Dwelling Deserta Ecofolie

UC Chile Contributes to the Venice Biennale of Architecture With Reflections on Climate and AI

The three projects presented by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) at the world’s premier architecture exhibition, the Venice Biennale of…

Field Science in Chile book cover

Field Science: UC Chile Leads Research From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia

“Field Science in Chile” is the latest publication from the UC Chile Office of the Vice President for Research, highlighting the work of the UC Chile Regional…

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…

Harvard Vice Provost Visited UC Chile to Share Insights on Gender Equity

In two inspiring events held at Casa Central and San Joaquín, around 150 attendees gathered to hear from Judith Singer, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty…

View of the ATLAS detector at CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC), showcasing intricate engineering and scale.

UC Chile Joins the Major Leagues of World Science

The efforts of UC Chile’s researchers have transcended national borders, reaching the global scientific stage through international partnerships and alliances…