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 […]
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 […]