From UIS to France: Graduate inspires students with exchange opportunities
Andrés David Piña Martínez, a graduate of the School of Chemical Engineering at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and current professor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques (ENSIC) in Nancy, France, gave a talk to students in which he shared his academic and professional experience, as well as the exchange opportunities and […]
UIS graduate wins third place in Otto de Greiff competition
The academic excellence and commitment to sustainable development of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) were once again highlighted at the national level. Metallurgical engineer Santiago Torres Bermúdez, a graduate of the UIS, won third place in the Sustainable Development and Environment category of the 27th edition of the Otto de Greiff National Competition, one […]
UIS graduate leads key processes for industrial sustainability in Santander
Chemical engineering is not merely about transforming raw materials into finished products; it is also a powerful vehicle for promoting sustainability, efficiency, and regional development. This is exemplified by Isabel Daniela Ardila Beltrán, a graduate of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), who now leads specialised technical processes in industrial water treatment for some of […]
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 […]
There are only a few days left to register for the Virtual Diploma Course in Efficient and Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Did you know that palm oil moves the world? From the food industry to biofuel production, this resource is fundamental to the global economy and represents a path toward environmental sustainability.Colombia is positioned as a palm oil powerhouse in the Americas, with more than 260,000 direct and indirect jobs dependent on this sector. In this […]
French students undertake research internship at the UIS School of Chemical Engineering
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its School of Chemical Engineering, welcomed three French students from CPE Lyon during the 2025-2 academic semester: Clélia Monnier, Dorine Mallet, and Candice Cuenot, who are doing their internships in different research groups at the institution. The young women, who are studying chemical engineering and process engineering, are […]
UIS School of Chemical Engineering welcomes international exchange students
The School of Chemical Engineering at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomed two undergraduate exchange students from Mexico and Ecuador, who will be participating in the academic exchange program during the 2025-2 period. José Alejandro Hernández Pérez, a student from the Technological University of Tula in Mexico, highlighted the beauty of the university campus. […]
UIS undergraduate project received honorable mention in National Chemical Engineering Awards
The degree work entitled “Analysis of the composition and functionality of microbial communities associated with compost produced from green waste and food waste with the addition of biochar”, developed by chemical engineer Johan Alexander Remolina Angulo, a graduate of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), was awarded an honorable mention in the XXVIII version of […]
UIS professor imparts his knowledge on anaerobic digestion in Montevideo, Uruguay
Liliana del Pilar Castro Molano, professor at the School of Chemical Engineering of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) and director of the Office of External Relations, is in Montevideo, Uruguay, teaching specialized classes on anaerobic digestion as part of an international training program on energy transition. “These classes are aimed at postgraduate scholarship students […]
UIS Talent crosses borders: Daniela Vega to participate in international course in Madrid
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to promote the skills and talent of its student community in international spaces. Daniela Vega Villamizar, a tenth semester student of Chemical Engineering, was selected to represent the UIS in the International Mobility Program to be held at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain. The young university student […]