Breaking News: University of Chile Shines at World Education Forum 2025
Santiago, Chile – The University of Chile (UCH) has made a significant impact at the World Education Forum 2025 held at the University of Carolina de Prague in the Czech Republic. The event, which convened over 140 specialists from around the globe, underscored the critical role of higher education in bolstering democracy and civic engagement.
Commitment to Democratic Principles
The forum, organized by the Global Cooperation for the Democratic Mission of Higher Education, brought together esteemed institutions such as the Council of Europe, the International Association of Universities (IAU), the Organization of American States (OAS), and the International Consortium for Higher Education, Civic Responsibility, and Democracy. The event was also supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of the Czech Republic and the University of Carolina.
With the motto “Renewal of the Democratic and Civic Mission,” the forum addressed the current democratic landscape, emphasizing the importance of universities in preserving democratic societies through social, educational, and scientific advancements.
UCH’s Representation
The University of Chile was represented by Beatriz Rahmer, Deputy Director of Social and Public Innovation of the Vice-Rectorate of Research and Development. Rahmer participated in the panel “Democratize Knowledge: The Role of Teachers, Researchers, and the Public,” which focused on enhancing the accessibility of university-generated knowledge through open science, public research, and academic participation in decision-making.
Rahmer highlighted the value of the forum as a platform for exchanging experiences and strengthening an international network committed to the public role of universities, especially in the face of growing authoritarianism. “For two very intense days, we shared reflections, good practices, and challenges about the role of higher education against current threats to democracy,” she said.
Expert Insights
Yadira Pinilla, a specialist from the Organization of American States (OAS), emphasized the relevance of the forum in rebuilding trust between universities and communities. “Democratizing knowledge requires a change towards more focused education models and equitable access, especially for the most marginalized populations,” she noted.
Rahmer also discussed the mechanisms universities employ to transfer knowledge to the productive sector and the lack of incentives to strengthen this area. “We do not have equivalent structures to facilitate the transfer towards the scope of public policies,” she said, stressing the need for universities to engage more effectively in public policy design.
Future Implications
The participation of the University of Chile in such international forums underscores its commitment to democratic principles, human rights, and social equity. Rahmer concluded, “The UCH, as a public, national, and state university, has much to contribute to these spaces, especially from its historical commitment to these principles.”
This breaking news story highlights the University of Chile’s significant contributions to the global discourse on higher education and democracy. As the world continues to grapple with threats to democratic values, the insights and commitments shared at the World Education Forum 2025 will undoubtedly shape the future of academic institutions and their role in society.
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