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 […]
Pediatric resident represented the UIS in Argentina
Karen Lorena Cala Argüello, a third-year pediatric resident, represented the UIS at the 25th National Pediatric Research Meeting and 11th Conference of Fellows of the Argentine Society of Pediatrics, held from October 31 to November 1, 2025. Dr. Karen participated by giving an oral presentation of her research project, which aimed to evaluate the “Effectiveness […]