UIS Student Research in Neuroscience Takes the International Stage
Mariana Sánchez Suárez, a sixth-semester medical student and member of the Neuroscience and Behavior Research Group, presented her research at the 34th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology (ICCN 2026), held in Cartagena. Student research in neuroscience continues to open doors for young UIS researchers to participate in scientific forums with international reach. On this occasion, […]
UIS, UNAL, and UdeA Present a Book on Breastfeeding Counseling in Colombia
Joint Research Strengthens Breastfeeding Counseling Members of the Proinapsa Institute at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), together with researchers from the Departments of Nutrition and Dietetics at the National University of Colombia (UNAL) and the University of Antioquia (UdeA), present the book Breastfeeding Counseling in Colombia: Realities and Perspectives. This publication is the result […]
UIS Professor Honored as a Member Emeritus of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Carlos Enrique Ramírez Rivero, professor of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine, was honored as an emeritus member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery during the National Congress of Plastic Surgery, held September 9–12 in Medellín. This recognition honors a lifetime dedicated to plastic surgery, teaching, and […]
Science, City, and Nature: How the Health and Society Chair at UIS Is Moving Forward
In August, the Health and Society Chair at UIS held four sessions that brought together science, innovation, and well-being from an interdisciplinary perspective. Dr. Lina María Vera Cala led the first three sessions, and Dr. Leidy Johanna Rueda Díaz led the fourth. The inaugural session, “Science and Health as Drivers of Social Transformation,” began with […]
Proinapsa UIS Shares Insights on Health Promotion in Schools During FIKA LIV 2026
The Proinapsa Institute at the Industrial University of Santander participated in FIKA LIV 2026, an international conference organized by the National Open and Distance University (UNAD), which took place in Bucaramanga under the theme “Caring Communities: Conscious, Healthy, and Sustainable.” At the event, Alba Yaneth Rincón Méndez, a health promotion researcher and coordinator of the […]
International Experts Strengthened the Dialogue Between Nutrition, Medicine, and Health at the UIS
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Industrial University of Santander held another session of “Nutrijueves con Expertos” (Nutrition Thursdays with Experts), featuring renowned Spanish academics Antonio Bascones Martínez and Javier Aranceta Bartrina. The event, held at the UIS School of Health, aimed to introduce students, faculty, alumni, and professionals to contemporary perspectives on […]
Students to Elect Representatives to the Consejo de las Facultades de Ciencias Humanas y de Salud
Registration will remain open until Friday, September 18, at 4:00 p.m. for students interested in running for election as representatives to the Consejo de las Facultades de Ciencias Humanas y de Salud para el periodo 2026 – 2028 It should be noted that, in order to be a candidate, in accordance with Article 51, paragraph […]
UIS Welcomes Academic Peer Reviewers for the Renewal of High-Quality Accreditation of the Master’s Program in Biomedical Basic Sciences
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) welcomed academic peer reviewers appointed by the National Accreditation Council (CNA) as part of the external evaluation process for the renewal of the high-quality accreditation of its Master’s Program in Biomedical Basic Sciences. This visit represents an opportunity to share the program’s progress, strengths, and challenges, as well as […]
New “ECG for Nurses” Update Available on Google Play
A refreshed experience for learning, practicing, and strengthening your knowledge of electrocardiography The “ECG for Nurses” mobile app introduces its new update, version 1.6.0, with significant improvements in performance, navigation, and the learning experience. What’s new in this version? Global search: to quickly find the 33 learning topics and 15 arrhythmias. Pick up where you […]
A Professor from the School of Nutrition and Dietetics Represented Colombia at the World Social Forum in Africa
From the Industrial University of Santander, knowledge, academic expertise, and a commitment to social change transcended borders to reach the African continent. Ximena Lucelly Sánchez Cortés, a professor and alumna of the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, represented Colombia as a member of the FSM2028 Colombia Steering Group at the 17th World Social Forum—a major […]