La investigación y su importancia en el quehacer universitario

Abstract

This article presents some reflections on university research and the benefits it can bring to academic work. The latest annual report on the behavior of Ibero-American higher education institutions regarding research is reviewed, as well as the importance of scientific publication and its impact on the scientific community, which is complemented by information on Chilean investment in research and development. The research funding sources and the preponderance of public competitive funds are also analyzed briefly. Finally, a look at educational research and its impact on teaching-learning processes is given.