UIS Research on Tropical Biodiversity Was Presented at a Prominent International Symposium in Italy
Colombia’s tropical biodiversity and its chemical richness took center stage at the 44th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography (ISCC), held in Italy. At the event, Professor Elena Stashenko of the School of Chemistry at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) presented research findings that deepen our understanding of native plant species and their potential for […]
Listening Center Celebrates Its Third Anniversary by Fostering a Culture of Care and Well-Being
Talking about mental health at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is no longer an isolated topic. In recent years, the university community has embraced a more human-centered approach to listening, supporting, and building networks of care as essential components of academic and professional life. Along this journey, the UIS Listening Center is celebrating its […]
Innovation and Development Highlighted the 44th Edition of the “UIS Entrepreneurs” Event
Nearly 1,290 students engaged in activities centered on science and business, and around 650 academic and entrepreneurial projects were presented during the 44th edition of the Academic and Scientific Event Entrepreneurs: Fostering Business Initiatives, held on June 13 at the main campus of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). Throughout the event, participants showcased applied […]
The UIS Mathematics degree program receives renewal of high-quality accreditation for eight years
We are pleased to share that the Ministry of National Education has renewed the High-Quality Accreditation of the Mathematics Degree Program (SNIES code 687), offered in on-campus mode in Bucaramanga, for a period of eight (8) years, through Resolution No. 015810 of June 9, 2026. As a result of this decision, the Ministry also ordered […]
From a dream to a historic reality: UIS and MEN bring in-person public higher education to Vichada
In a day described as historic, the National Ministry of Education, in alliance with the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), led the launch of the strategy “Higher Education in Your School”, an initiative that is already allowing 393 young people in Vichada to access higher education programs free of charge without leaving their territories, marking […]
CONECTATECH Completes Its Strategic Support Phase for Business Development in Santander
Companies in Santander strengthened their capacity for growth, innovation, and competitive edge thanks to CONECTATECH, an initiative developed under the cooperation agreement between the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Korea Technology Park Association (KTPA), aimed at establishing the Guatiguará Technology Park as a benchmark for innovation, technology transfer, and […]
UIS has been granted a new national permit that will strengthen biodiversity research for the next 10 years
Scientific research at the Industrial University of Santander takes a strategic step forward in the study and conservation of biodiversity. After successfully completing the process with the National Environmental Licensing Authority, the institution officially obtained the new Institutional Collection Framework Permit, granted by Resolution No. 001220 of April 24, 2026, corresponding to file RCM0004-00-2026. With […]
UIS Brings Hope to Rural Classrooms in Molagavita
Amid the mountains of Molagavita, where dusty roads seem to distance rural communities from many opportunities, an unusual day broke the routine at Lagunitas Educational Institution. The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) arrived in this corner of Santander through its Donations with Social Responsibility program, an initiative through which the university delivered items removed from […]
With UIS as an ally, the National Government transforms access to higher education in Guaviare
With the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) as a strategic ally, the Ministry of Education and the National Government launched in Guaviare the strategy “Higher Education in Your School,” a key initiative to expand access to higher education in remote regions of Colombia. The event, held at Manuela Beltrán School in San José del Guaviare, […]
Artes para la Paz-UIS is at Filbo 2026 to share with the country how art is created in public schools
The Artes para la Paz Program, operated by the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), made its way to the Bogotá International Book Fair, Filbo 2026, where artist-instructors offer creative workshops in music, dance, creative writing, and audiovisuals to visitors. Additionally, the space serves to raise awareness of this artistic and cultural strategy and its impact […]