Discover the Healthy Activities Schedule Offered by University Wellbeing Services
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its Student Wellbeing Office, offers initiatives aimed at promoting healthy habits, preventing diseases, and encouraging comprehensive care for the university community. From Wednesday, November 11, to Friday, November 13, students will have access to various health services and activities designed to enhance their well-being and quality of life. […]
UIS Master’s Degree in Microbiology Undergoes External Evaluation for High-Quality Accreditation
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is advancing its high-quality accreditation process for the Master’s Degree in Microbiology through an external evaluation visit by academic peers appointed by Colombia’s National Accreditation Council (CNA). This stage provides an opportunity to present the program’s achievements, academic and research strengths, and ongoing efforts to ensure continuous improvement. The […]
UIS Hosted an Employment Fair for People with Disabilities
With the aim of promoting workplace inclusion and facilitating equitable access to employment opportunities, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) hosted an employment fair for people with disabilities—an inter-institutional event that connected talent with various sectors of the labor market. “We are partnering with the public agency SENA to hold this first employability fair aimed […]
UIS Joins Ibero-American Network to Measure the Impact of Sports and Physical Activity
UIS participated in the “Workshop for the Establishment of the Ibero-American Network of Universities for Measuring the Impact of Sports, Physical Activity, and Physical Education.” The University was represented by Paula Camila Ramírez Muñoz, a professor in the School of Physical Therapy, who was invited to participate in this international meeting, organized by the Spanish […]
The UIS presented seven scientific papers at the APAL 2026 Latin American Congress of Psychiatry
The MindPuzzle psychiatry research group, affiliated with the GIPs psychiatry research group and led by Professor Lina María Vera Cala, represented the Industrial University of Santander at one of the region’s most important academic gatherings in the field of psychiatry and mental health, the 24th APAL 2026 Latin American Congress of Psychiatry, held November 4–7 […]
MindPuzzle UIS Research Group Takes Second Place at International Scientific Conference
The MindPuzzle UIS psychiatry research group, affiliated with the School of Medicine’s Psychiatry Research Group (GIPs), took second place at the 24th Latin American Congress of Psychiatry (APAL 2026), held in Cartagena, with a paper titled “Impact of Clinical Simulation on the Relationship Between Anticipatory Anxiety and Diagnostic Performance in Medical Students and Orthopedic Residents: […]
UIS Research on Chagas Disease Wins Second Place in the Otto de Greiff Award
Chagas disease can progress without obvious symptoms and, over the years, cause serious damage to the heart and digestive system, with complications that can be life-threatening. Early detection makes it easier to begin treatment and medical follow-up, which can help prevent or delay the disease’s progression. However, for some communities in rural areas, getting tested […]