RAKIDUAM - Knowledge

the challenges of contemporary Chile Education, social con ict and mental health: Chile has been undergoing rapid and continuous socioeconomic changes over the last decades, which has led to the growth of the national product, an increase in income levels and the decrease of national poverty levels. However, these improvements have been asymmetric. Proliferating social conflicts have been reflecting this asymmetry over the last few years. Among these conflicts were the student movements. They have had a special resonance, namely see- king equitable qualitative education, and pursuing a hold to the profits gained out of the educational system in Chile. As a key player in these processes of change, the Universidad de Chile addresses the challenges coming with this growing social com- plexity, by firstly promoting research that contributes to the improve- ment of education and secondly, through understanding the origin and unfolding developments of social conflicts.The University wishes is to support public policies and bestow scenarios for social dialog in the country.