President of the Republic Recognizes the Contribution of UIS Engineers in Responding to the Emergency in Pereira
The 25 volunteer engineers from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) have completed three days of fieldwork, assisting with the technical assessment of buildings damaged by the August 10 earthquake. UIS Engineers Go Where They’re Needed Most The expertise and experience of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) are on the ground in Pereira to […]
Between Cracks, Families and Stories: UIS Engineers Assess Earthquake Damage in Pereira
On the second day of the UIS Pereira Mission, 25 professors, graduates and graduate students from the School of Civil Engineering are conducting specialized inspections in downtown Pereira and speaking with property owners and residents to explain the risks identified. The UIS Pereira Mission is advancing the specialized assessment of buildings affected by the earthquake […]
UIS Engineers Begin Inspecting Buildings Damaged by the Earthquake in Pereira
Faculty, alumni, and graduate students from the UIS School of Civil Engineering are already on the ground assessing homes and buildings affected by the August 10 earthquake. The mission, composed of 25 volunteer engineers, is supporting the specialized inspections being conducted in Pereira. UIS engineers in Pereira have already begun inspecting and assessing the structures […]
UIS puts its expertise at the service of Pereira’s recovery after the earthquake
Four professors from the School of Civil Engineering were selected to support the assessment of affected buildings, while the University prepares a team of more than 20 professors and graduates to provide technical assistance in Pereira. A public university responding to the emergency As a public university, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) has made […]
UIS Graduate Receives International Recognition in Geotechnical Engineering
Edna Lizeth Ardila Montilla has been a civil engineer from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) for nine years. Since then, she has carved out a successful professional career marked by significant accolades. As part of this journey, Ardila Montilla was honored with the ISSMGE Outstanding Public Relations Award, one of nine awards presented by […]
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 […]