The construction of the UIS Málaga campus perimeter fence is progressing according to the planned schedule
To date, approximately 1,200 meters of excavation and 300 meters of cyclopean concrete have been completed, while the manufacturing of the metal panels that will form part of the structure is underway. The Universidad Industrial de Santander continues to advance the improvement and upgrading works at its Málaga campus. Among the projects currently underway is […]
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 […]
Edga Mireya Uribe Salamanca, New Faculty Representative to the Superior Council for 2026–2028
A total of 216 votes were cast during the election for faculty representation on the Superior Council for the 2026–2028 term. Professor Edga Mireya Uribe Salamanca received 139 votes, equivalent to 64.3% of the total. With this result, she was elected as the new faculty representative to this governing body. The results verification process was […]
The UIS graduate who put artificial intelligence at the service of the fight against cancer
Dr. Deisy Yuley Rodríguez Sarmiento, a Chemistry graduate of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), is leading research that combines chemistry, biochemistry, and artificial intelligence (AI) to design new peptides with potential antitumor properties. In initial tests on cervical cancer cells, two of the selected peptides reduced cell viability by 98%. Although the result is […]
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 […]
With Dynamic Activities, UIS Promotes Safe Sexual Practices Among Students
As part of its efforts to strengthen sexual and reproductive health awareness within the university community, UIS Student Welfare will carry out the “More Condoms, Fewer Surprises” campaign, an initiative designed to create spaces for information, awareness, and learning about safe sexual practices. The event will take place this Friday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 […]
UIS Participated in the Launch of the Santander Higher Education Observatory
The event brought together representatives of higher education institutions in the Bucaramanga metropolitan area to present the first report on the sector’s capacities, contribution to employment, and institutional sustainability in Santander. During the UNIRED session, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) participated in the official launch of the Santander Education Observatory and the presentation of […]
UIS Welcomes Academic Peer Reviewers for the Renewal of Accreditation of its Master’s Degree in Hydrocarbon Engineering
The administration of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) welcomed a new visit from academic peer reviewers as part of the external evaluation process for the renewal of the high-quality accreditation of its Master’s Degree in Hydrocarbon Engineering. Rector’s Council Chamber hosted the interinstitutional meeting to welcome the evaluators as part of a working session […]
An app that simulates a real monitor
Can you imagine a mobile app that lets you explore the basic principles of electrocardiography, the technical aspects of taking an electrocardiogram, basic interpretation, and arrhythmias? “ECG for Nursing” was created for this purpose—an app where users can explore the content independently, select topics of interest, and mark them as favorites for quicker access later. […]
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 […]