The Superior Council of the UIS highlights the progress and future direction of the Academic Excellence System (SEA)
This Friday, during the session of the Superior Council of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), one of the main topics was the analysis and future direction of the Academic Excellence System (SEA), an institutional strategy that has strengthened student retention and is now beginning to draw the attention of external organizations due to its […]
UIS joins the National Declaration for Inclusive Higher Education at the Meeting of University Presidents and Administrators
The Universidad Industrial de Santander, through the Office of the Academic Vice Presidency and its Academic Excellence and Student Well-Being teams, participated actively in the First National Meeting of University Presidents and Administrators for Inclusive Higher Education, convened by ASCUN and held at Universidad de La Salle on November 12. The event brought together university […]
The UIS strengthens its connection with the productive sector in a meeting with the Inter-Guild Committee of Santander
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) opened its doors to the productive sector to promote a space for dialogue and collaboration led by Rector Hernán Porras Díaz, who welcomed business leaders and executives from the Inter-Guild Committee of Santander. During the meeting, business representatives, guild leaders, and members of the University’s executive team shared perspectives […]
Nursing School students recognized for best research
Nursing School students participated in the 29th International Seminar on Care, Leadership in Nursing: Transforming Care and Strengthening Health Systems. The event was jointly organized by the Industrial University of Santander and the National University of Colombia. The students presented their research entitled “Early detection of sepsis from clinical data using a machine learning model.” […]
School of Medicine professor presents research findings
Sandra Quiroga, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine, presented her research project entitled “Development of a prototype board game as a formal teaching tool in formal medical education in the field of pediatrics,” funded by the VIE. As part of this research, the professor disseminated her work through various channels: […]
Master’s student represented UIS at national health event
Jessica Andrea Gutiérrez Portilla, microbiologist and bioanalyst, master’s student in microbiology, member of the Biochemistry and Microbiology Research Group (GIBIM), represented the University with the presentation of the poster “Metagenomic analysis of microbial communities in water intended for human consumption,” at the 19th Scientific Meeting of the National Institute of Health, the first Regional Congress […]
Elected Representative of the Student Community to the Gender Equity Policy Committee
With a total of 287 votes, equivalent to 58.691%, Daniel Alexander Osorio Buitrago was elected as the new male student representative to the Gender Equity Policy Committee of the University for the 2025–2027 term. A total of 489 votes were cast in this election. The results verification process took place at 4:06 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
Feminization of poverty, a barrier that persists in Santander
Did you know that in Santander, 2 out of every 10 households headed by women face housing deficits — that is, they live with deficiencies such as overcrowding, lack of public services, and inadequate sanitation? Despite regulatory and social progress, gender inequalities continue to shape the country’s social and economic structure. Women still face greater […]
Coming soon: ‘2025 Faculty of Health Alumni Reunion’
Dear alumni: The Faculty of Health invites you to a social and cultural gathering where you can reconnect with former professors and friends, as well as tour the facilities of the new Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. Pre-registration: https://forms.gle/gW4XF3aT2ZXgDdkV8 We look forward to seeing you there!
Medical school graduate honored for his outstanding scientific work at the FCI
The Fundación Cardio Infantil recognized Dr. Jaime Fernández Sarmiento, pediatric intensivist, PhD in Health Sciences, graduate of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, and current director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, as “Best Researcher and Best Research Work” for his contribution to the scientific community. Among the most relevant aspects of Dr. Fernández’s career are […]