The UIS approved the creation of a Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences
In a key step toward strengthening scientific research in the region, the UIS Academic Council approved the creation of the Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences, an academic initiative that brings together the efforts of the five schools within the Faculty of Health. The director of the School of Microbiology, Mayra Alejandra Machuca Pérez, emphasized […]
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics participated in the “Third Native Seed Exchange”
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics, in partnership with Corambiente, played a prominent role in the “Third Native Seed Exchange,” organized by Ecojardines BIO S.A.S., as part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships aimed at preserving the region’s food heritage. The event, held on Saturday, March 21, at the National Parks building, was made possible […]
UIS to Host the 3rd Mycology Congress on Science, Biodiversity, and Innovation
The School of Microbiology invites you to participate in the 3rd Colombian Mycology Congress and the 8th South American Conference on Yeast Biology and Biotechnology, a major event bringing together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts in the study of fungi in Colombia. Organized by the Colombian Association of Mycology, this event aims primarily to promote the […]
The Faculty of Health commemorates 59 years of academic achievement and social commitment
In an emotional celebration led by the Faculty Council and attended by professors, students, graduates, and administrators, the Faculty of Health celebrated 59 years of institutional life. Almost six decades have passed since February 25, 1967, when that collective dream began with a clear purpose: to train professionals of integrity, committed to science, ethics, and […]
The Master’s Degree in Microbiology opens registration for Cohort VIII
The Master’s Degree in Microbiology is a mixed-funding research postgraduate program offered by the School of Microbiology, which is based in Bucaramanga, at the UIS Faculty of Health, and lasts four (4) academic semesters. Created by Academic Council Agreement 233 of 2015, it has a qualified registration resolution from the Ministry of National Education 023722 […]
The UIS Clinical Laboratory unveils its modern, renovated facilities
With the aim of offering users a more comfortable and secure environment, the UIS Clinical Laboratory has opened its new facilities. In addition, the laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that guarantees high-quality results, safety, and technology. The commitment is to provide an efficient and reliable service, ensuring that each analysis is carried out to […]
School of Microbiology held its first symbol presentation ceremony
The start of professional internships represents a key moment in the training of future microbiologists and bioanalysts, signifying a transition to the practical application of the knowledge they have acquired. With this symbolic and emotional act, the Microbiology School Council recognized the importance of the start of professional internships as a significant event in professional […]
UIS delivers new space equipped with 480 lockers for students at HUS
As part of the teaching-service agreement between the Industrial University of Santander and the University Hospital of Santander, the University reaffirmed its commitment to the dignity and well-being of academic practice settings by delivering a 55.77 m² space to the Hospital, specially equipped with 480 lockers. “It is a great pleasure for me to be […]
Faculty of Health held the 2025 alumni reunion
The Faculty of Health successfully held the 2025 Alumni Reunion, an event that brought together more than 120 professionals from the Bacteriology, Microbiology and Bioanalysis, Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and Nursing programs. The event became a significant moment for consolidating relationships of participation, trust, and a sense of belonging between our graduates and the […]
The Faculty of Health lit up the joy of Christmas!
A 25-meter-high tree embellishes the facilities of the Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. With great enthusiasm and joy, the rector, Professor Hernán Porras Díaz, accompanied by office workers, professors, students, administrators, neighbors, and friends from the area, lit the Christmas lights on the largest tree the institution has on its various campuses. […]