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Strategic axis: Frontier Knowledge

Learn about cutting-edge research at UC Chile through news about new discoveries and outstanding researchers in different areas of knowledge.

 


Drone image of powerful sea swells hitting the Chilean coast, with nearby buildings and infrastructure highlighting the risk of beach loss due to intensified wave activity and coastal urbanization.

UC Chile study links urban development, beach loss, and rising sea swell intensity

Excessive urbanization, according to the UC Chile Coastal Observatory Center, is erasing beaches and coastal ecosystems—nature’s first line of defense against…

Mapping the Milky Way: UC Chile's New Catalog Identifies 5,000 Ancient Stars

Research conducted by Astrophysics PhD candidate and CATA astronomer Julio Olivares, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, has led to the creation of a…

A close-up of a medical professional wearing blue gloves holding a syringe and a small vial labeled RSV Vaccine. The syringe is being filled with liquid from the vial. The background is green with a soft texture, creating a clean and professional medical setting.

Chilean RSV Vaccine to Begin Clinical Trials in Europe: Who Will Benefit?

The European Medicines Agency has approved a phase 2 clinical trial for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine, developed by Chilean researchers led by…

A diverse group of students posing outside a university building, representing unity and collaboration in a vibrant academic setting.

UC Chile Achieves Its First-Ever Student Patents, HUNO & KnitBall

Patents have been awarded for the first time to inventions created by students at Universidad Católica (UC Chile). These innovative projects from the Schools…

Thick fog stretching across a mountainous region in the Atacama Desert, viewed from above.

UC Chile Atacama Desert Center Wins National Geographic Award for Innovative Fog Water Solutions

The National Geographic Society's Freshwater Conservation Projects competition received over 200 proposals worldwide, all focused on protecting freshwater…

Primordial Black Holes

Young CATA Astronomer Publishes Breakthrough in the Study of Primordial Black Holes

This research aims to investigate the incidence of primordial black holes in dark matter formation and their potential role in star formation.

The Mafil Chapel, a wooden structure with a red roof and blue trim, reflects Bavarian architectural influences in southern Chile. (Photo credit: Santiago Bernales)

Hidden Gems from the End of the World: Churches and Chapels in Southern Chile

Across the regions of La Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Los Lagos, Franciscan, Jesuit, and Capuchin congregations left a valuable legacy: churches that have become…

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…

Promoting Open Science: UC Chile Libraries Enhance Global Access to Research

The Library System at UC Chile offers extensive information sources, services, tools, and resources, supporting researchers and academics in Chile and…

Dr. Alexis Kalergis, immunologist and professor at UC Chile, standing with arms crossed in a laboratory setting.

Dr. Alexis Kalergis Honored as One of the World’s 50 Most Inspirational Scientists

Dr. Alexis Kalergis, Director of the Millennium Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy (MIII) and Full Professor in the Faculties of Biological Sciences and…

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…

Rodrigo Gutiérrez

UC Chile Professor Rodrigo Gutiérrez Becomes Associate Member of Prestigious International Scientific Organization

This recognition highlights Professor Gutiérrez’s career in life sciences and his significant contribution to the field of biological research worldwide.