HUS, Closer to Official Recognition as a University Hospital

Visita pares HUS

Historical Context In 2005, the Santander University Hospital (HUS) was established by departmental ordinance as a public institution under departmental jurisdiction and the main hub of the network providing medium- and high-complexity health services in northeastern Colombia. Since its creation 21 years ago, the HUS has remained steadfast in its goal of achieving recognition as […]

The School of Health Sciences will host the 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences

Imagen del evento

“The 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences: Ideas That Integrate, Innovation That Transforms, Impact That Endures” is an academic forum dedicated to the sharing, analysis, and integration of knowledge, experiences, and initiatives related to research, technological development, innovation, and the implementation of solutions in the field of health. The event responds to the […]

School of Nutrition Establishes Itself as an International Leader in Student Research

Estudiante y profesores Nutrición

The School of Nutrition and Dietetics continues to establish itself as a leading international destination for education and research, strengthening its academic partnerships with highly regarded institutions in Latin America. On this occasion, it welcomes Mexican student Yvanna Guadalupe Jiménez Gaytán, from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, who is pursuing a Master of Science […]

The UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Promotes Healthy Habits and Leads a Culinary Experience as Part of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS Initiative

Profesor y estudiantes de nutrición

As part of the sixth activity of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS initiative, a live workshop was held in which three dishes were prepared to highlight the importance of healthy eating: *Functional smoothie for energy and mental performance*Jelly to strengthen the immune system*Natural energy cookies, ideal for the brain The event stood out for its dynamic, creative, and […]

UIS participated in World “Disco Soup” Day with a party to combat food waste

Estudiantes actividad Disco Sopa

A day filled with flavor, environmental awareness, and collective action, students from the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) joined World Disco Soup Day, now in its tenth year, under the slogan “Fill stomachs, not trash cans.” This global initiative, driven by the Slow Food Youth Network, brought together communities […]

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 […]

UIS Contributions on Nutrition, Microbiota, and Immunotherapy Take Center Stage at the Colombian Cancer Congress

profesores e investigadores participantes del XXII Congreso colombiano de cáncer

Nutrition in the context of immunotherapy, artificial intelligence applied to oncology, immuno-oncology, and patient-centered care were the central themes of the 22nd Colombian Cancer Congress, which has established itself as a high-level academic forum by bringing together leading national and international experts to discuss cutting-edge topics. At this important event, held in Bucaramanga from March […]

Professor from the School of Nutrition participates in ISAK Level 3 international certification course

Profesora Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética

Yenny Mateus Silva, professor at the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, participated in the ISAK Level 3 international certification course, a high-level international training program in the field of kinanthropometry. The certification awarded by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) represents one of the most recognized standards worldwide in anthropometric assessment, ensuring […]