Professor at the School of Medicine presented research on maternal lineages of the Andean population
With her work entitled “Genetic characterization of maternal lineages in the Colombian Andean population,” Professor Adriana Castillo, a member of the Department of Basic Sciences at the School of Medicine and director of Research and Extension (DIEF) at the Faculty of Health, participated as a speaker at the 60th National and 11th International Congress of […]
UIS presented awards under the OVA and INNOVA-TIC 2025 Call
With the purpose of strengthening the projects developed within the framework of the calls that make up the 2025 ICT Portfolio, the Vicerrectoría Académica UIS presented the awards granted to the professors from the Departamento de Cirugía and the Escuelas de Geología y de Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Ciencia de los Materiales UIS, winners of the […]
The UIS receives a visit from academic peers for the purpose of renewing the accreditation of the Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics program.
The kick-off meeting for the visit by the peers appointed by the National Accreditation Council (CNA) for the external evaluation process for the renewal of accreditation of the UIS Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics program was held in the UIS Rector’s Council Room: Diego Miguel Escobar Uribe, academic peer, and Saulo Mosquera López, coordinating peer. This […]
UIS professors participated in the Biological Sciences Congress in Montería
Professors Clara Inés Sánchez Suárez and Olga Marcela Medina Pérez from the School of Microbiology attended the 60th National and 11th International Biological Sciences Congress held in Montería. Professor Clara Inés gave an oral presentation entitled: “Resistance to triazole drugs in colonizing Candida species isolated from ICU patients in Santander.” This presentation was part of […]
UIS Nutrition students participated in a conference on sustainable food security
Fourth-semester students from the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the Industrial University of Santander, along with intern Laura Giovanna Álvarez Ibáñez and professor of Food Legislation and Standardization Sandra Bueno, participated in the “Standardizing with Mankka” conference organized by the Buen Ambiente Corporation (Corambiente). Corambiente is an interdisciplinary organization committed to environmental conservation and strengthening […]
Members of the Neuroscience Research Group participated in the Anatomy and Morphology Congress
Students from the Neuroscience and Behavior Research Group at the Industrial University of Santander participated in the Anatomy and Morphology Congress by presenting posters. The first, entitled “Anatomical basis of physiological tremor and characterization of hand tremor in young adults,” was presented by professors Carlos Conde and Angie Naranjo, and student Jennifer Zárate. The second […]
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy is now accepting applications
The UIS Physical Therapy Program is accepting applications for a new cohort of the Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (research postgraduate program) until January 19, 2026. Specific details about the program can be found at the following link: https://posgrados.uis.edu.co/…/maestria-en-fisioterapia Those interested can contact the School of Physical Therapy by phone at 6344000 ext. 3147, or […]
Children from Arauca, Guainía, Guaviare, and Vichada qualify for the final round of the UIS Mathematics Olympiad – Primary Level
UIS continues reaching more regions with quality educational opportunities — now also for the youngest learners. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) reaffirms its commitment to providing quality education across the country. This time, 17 children from Arauca, Guainía, Guaviare, and Vichada qualified for the final round of the UIS Mathematics Olympiad – Primary Level, […]
Breast cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in women in Santander
In 2024, breast cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in women in Santander. According to figures from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), this disease accounted for 16% of female cancer deaths in the department, with more than 1,200 lives lost during the year. In Colombia, it ranks among the leading causes […]
UIS and communities build the Santander 2050 Prospective Vision from the territory
The Santander Vision 2050 project began its tour of the region with meetings in the provinces of García Rovira and Guanentá, promoting dialogue between academia and communities about the future of the department. Between October 16 and 18, the Santander Vision 2050 Project team, led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), embarked on its […]