UIS establishes collaboration with the Secretary of Health of Santander for the timely diagnosis of Leishmaniasis
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis represents a major public health problem in the region. Martha Lucía Díaz, Ph.D., professor at the School of Microbiology, formulated and executed a UIS research project on “Cutaneous Leishmaniasis”. This disease caused by a parasite of the genus leishmania, affects the skin in the most exposed areas. The disease is transmitted by an […]
UIS zootechnicians create soap with snail slime as a sustainable and natural cosmetic alternative
As part of the course “Sustainable Systems for Minor Species” taught by Professor Laura Álvarez, students in the zootechnics program at the Industrial University of Santander – Málaga Campus presented an innovative classroom project focused on the responsible use of natural resources. The project involves handmade soap made from snail slime, a cosmetic alternative that […]
The UIS arrives in Mitú to strengthen secondary and higher education in the territories
In order to participate in the first fair to offer higher education in Mitú, capital of the department of Vaupés, the Universidad Industrial de Santander is present in this territory. Jorge Villamizar Morales, UIS manager in Territories and professor of the School of Mathematics, traveled there and held meetings with local authorities such as Luis […]
These are the winners of the XVII UIS Secondary School Mathematical Olympiad
The UIS Mathematical Olympiad broke the registration record, reaching 15,855 students from 270 educational institutions in 85 municipalities in Colombia, of whom 184 reached the final phase. Teachers, students, parents, and administrators expressed their satisfaction with the challenge they had taken on. Those who reached this point in the competition took the test over the […]
UIS achieves outstanding participation in the Pan American Congress of Trauma 2025
The Universidad Industrial de Santander had an outstanding representation in the XXXVII Pan-American Congress of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery and the XLVII National Surgical Congress of the Ecuadorian Society of Surgery, held recently in Cuenca, Ecuador. This event brought together professionals and academics from all over the Americas to share experiences, scientific advances […]
Schools of Biology, Medicine and Mathematics have new directors
(UIS), Professor Hernán Porras Díaz, three new school directors were officially sworn in, who will be responsible for leading the academic, research and social projection processes in strategic areas for institutional development. The new directors who take office are: – Professor Björn Reu, appointed as the new director of the School of Biology. – Professor […]
The International Agriculture Club 2025-2 was presented at the Socorro headquarters
With the aim of strengthening the exchange of knowledge about agriculture and opening spaces for dialogue between local and international communities, the UIS Socorro Campus hosted Peace Corps Volunteer Nolan Carson, who led an informative talk about the International Agriculture Club 2025-2. The event, which was broadcast from the Aula Maxima at the Convento Campus, […]
D. student in Biomedical Sciences obtained third place in scientific poster presentation
The PhD student in Biomedical Sciences, Nathalia Jones Cifuentes, participated in the prestigious international symposium “Tumor immunology meets oncology XIX”, where she won third place for the best scientific poster. The event was held recently in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany. Her research was developed under the mentorship of Ph.D Bladimiro Rincón Orozco, professor of […]
Student Welfare will conduct educational-preventive workshops at the Floridablanca campus.
UIS student, participate in the educational-preventive days organized by Bienestar Estudiantil, which will be held from June 17 to 19 at the Floridablanca campus. Tuesday, June 17 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a day focused on sexual health and reproductive rights, with educational spaces and the application of rapid HIV and syphilis […]
Between books and medals: UIS student to represent Colombia in Pan American Wrestling Championship
Shantallee Barrios Bonalde, first semester student of the Bachelor’s degree program in Elementary Basic Education at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), received the presentation uniform of the UIS sports teams, which she will proudly wear when representing Colombia in the U-17 Pan American Championship of Olympic Wrestling, to be held from June 18 to […]