RESEARCH GROUP

Prometeo

ABOUT OUr Group

PROMETEO is the first interdisciplinary group within the Faculty of Human Sciences and the first research group of the School of Social Work at the Universidad Industrial de Santander. Since its inception, the group has been committed to addressing and transforming the social issues affecting the regional context. Its research is guided by gender, differential, and human rights approaches, while also promoting respect for the environment.

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Martha Ligia
PEÑA VILLAMIZAR

Research Group Director

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RESEARCH Lines

This research line focuses on the analysis of family dynamics, children’s living conditions, and the social realities of women. It addresses issues such as gender-based violence, parenting, caregiving, comprehensive protection, and family transformations in contemporary contexts.

This research line seeks to strengthen Social Work as an academic discipline through critical reflection on its theoretical, methodological, and ethical foundations. It aims to advance the production of situated knowledge that responds to contemporary social realities by promoting the analysis of fields of practice, the systematization of professional experiences, and innovation in professional practice.

This research line examines the social constructions of gender, including femininities, new masculinities, and diverse identities. It analyzes inequalities, discrimination, and violence based on gender and sexual orientation, while promoting equity, inclusion, and the recognition of rights.

This research line promotes the study of the relationships, tensions, and dialogues among diverse cultural traditions, recognizing the plurality of knowledge systems and worldviews that shape society. It focuses on analyzing the dynamics of coexistence, the recognition of others, and overcoming the structures of exclusion, racism, and coloniality that affect different population groups.

This research line focuses on the study of social conflicts, violence, and peacebuilding processes across diverse contexts. It emphasizes the analysis of historical memory, social justice, reconciliation, and civic participation as fundamental elements for strengthening democracy.

This research line focuses on the analysis of interactions among productive organizations, the State, and civil society from an ethical and sustainability perspective. It examines management models that integrate economic performance with social well-being, environmental protection, and the promotion of human rights in corporate and workplace settings.

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Classification

*2024 Group Recognition Call

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Senior or Associate Professors

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A1 and A-Ranked Articles

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Academic Programs

EXTENSION Services

TECHNICAL

Assistance

Technical assistance in the design of institutional, municipal, departmental, and national public policies.

RESEARCH

Training

Training in research skills and competencies.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

and Workshops

Design and delivery of professional development courses and workshops.

SOCIOECONOMIC

Assessments

Design and implementation of socioeconomic assessments using gender, differential, human rights, and psychosocial approaches.

DATA

Analysis

Data analysis using specialized software for social research.

SUPPORT FOR

Committees

Support for the establishment, organization, and coordination of municipal, departmental, and institutional committees responsible for monitoring and evaluating public policies, plans, and programs.

OUR Team

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Ana María
LOAIZA GIRALDO

Master's Degree in Education

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Catalina
ORTEGA ZAMBRANO

PhD in History

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Diana
RAMÍREZ DUARTE

PhD in Social Work

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Giohanny
OLAVE ARIAS

PhD in Literature

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Martha Ligia
PEÑA VILLAMIZAR

Master's Degree in Education

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Ruth
ZÁRATE RUEDA

PhD in Education

Would you like more information? Contact us

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Prometeo Research Group

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 1178 – 1185

Email: prometeo@uis.edu.co

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Campus Central UIS

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9

Edificio de Ciencias Humanas II, piso 7, oficina 705

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Office Hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – noon.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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