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National policy · Leadership and governance · Colombia

ASCUN rectors' council ends with new board and agenda on financing, science, regions

Rectors of institutions in ASCUN, the Colombian Association of Universities, met on 22 and 23 October 2026; the meeting concluded with a new Board of Directors and an agenda on financing, science and the regions.

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Why it matters: Rectors of ASCUN member institutions now have a new Board of Directors in place, with an agenda the association says centres on financing, science and the regions.

ASCUN said rectors of its member higher education institutions met on 22 and 23 October 2026 for its 161st National Council of Rectors.

According to ASCUN, the meeting concluded with a new Board of Directors (Consejo Directivo) for the association.

ASCUN described the agenda of the council as centred on financing, science and the regions (territorios).

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

Rectors of ASCUN member institutions ended their 161st National Council with a new Board of Directors in place and an agenda the association says centres on financing, science and the regions.

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