Presentation: Stemming from the XXXII National Universitas/Br Seminar, this call invites critical reflection on the role of higher education in the face of contemporary crises. Objectives: To analyze the intersections between the university, Crack-Up Capitalism, the climate emergency, and social inequality, fostering debate on transformative practices. Relevance: The urgency of the theme lies in the need to position higher education institutions as central agents in building socially just, democratic, and environmentally sustainable futures.