Luz Cely Hostos, a graduate of the UIS, shines in Europe: she is named “Woman of the Year” in France

On the stage of one of the most influential ceremonies in the European industry, civil engineer Luz Cely Hostos heard her name amid applause as she was honored as “Woman of the Year” at the Trophées des Femmes de l’Industrie, a recognition that not only celebrates her leadership in the energy sector but also showcases […]
Peruvian delegation visited the UIS to discuss cooperation agreements

A delegation from the Professional School of Civil Engineering at the Catholic University of San Pablo in Arequipa, Peru, visited the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) as part of an academic mission aimed at exchanging knowledge and experiences. During the visit, representatives from both institutions shared the progress made by their research groups and laid […]
UIS contributes to the protection of ecosystems in the Páramo de Berlín and the Tona River

The Berlín páramo and the Tona River basin are more than just beautiful landscapes. They are vital ecosystems that provide water to thousands of people in Santander and Norte de Santander. However, human activities in both ecosystems modify land cover and generate waste that affects the sustainable supply of water in terms of quantity and […]
The first Regional Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management was held at the UIS

The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) was the venue for the first Regional Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management, organized in conjunction with the Colombian Association of Engineers ACIEM Sectional Santander. This event, which took place this morning, brought together an outstanding group of experts, academics, professionals and students of the sector, all committed to […]
Good news, the Academic Council approved the Doctorate in Civil Engineering UIS

Good news was announced during the most recent session of the Academic Council of the UIS, held at the Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. The Doctorate in Civil Engineering of the Universidad Industrial de Santander was approved. The good news came from the graduate coordinator of the School of Civil Engineering, Alvaro […]
UIS participated in the academic congress ‘Transforming cities into sustainable places’

With the paper ‘Obtaining and analyzing hydrometeorological data for the evaluation of water resources in moorlands: case study Berlin, Santander’, Professor Viviana Lucia Gomez-Rios, attached to the School of Civil Engineering, participated in the 2nd Congress of Civil Engineering, organized by the University of Research and Development UDI 2024. The work was developed with the […]
Professor from the University of Monterrey visits the School of Civil Engineering

As part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Engineering Program, the School of Civil Engineering received the visit and participation of Professor Ricardo Mercado, director of the Department and the Civil Engineering Program of the University of Monterrey. Professor Mercado participated as a speaker in the conference: “Building tomorrow: contributions of […]
The German Ministry of Education and Research awarded Juan Diego Caballero Peña with a prize

The UIS electrical engineer, Juan Diego Caballero Peña, received the Digital Green Talents award from the German Ministry of Education and Research. This award seeks to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas in the field of digitalization and sustainability. “I am honored to have been selected for this award, it is an honor […]
The Civil Engineering program celebrated 60 years of existence

The commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the existence of the Civil Engineering program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) was held with a special program. The agenda included activities to celebrate the past, but also with a look to the future, with the commitment to continue being leaders in the training of civil […]
The celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Engineering program has begun

The 60th anniversary of the creation of the Civil Engineering program was celebrated with a research socialization seminar.In these six decades, 5,374 people have graduated, 656 specialists and 206 masters in various areas of civil engineering. Currently, the School is in the final stage for the approval of the Doctorate in Civil Engineering.This program has […]