UIS starts new season of Law Maus Chair with focus on animal ethics
The School of Law and Political Science of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) informs the inauguration of a new season of the Law Maus Chair, which will begin tomorrow, February 20. Under the title “A new ethics with non-human sentient beings, animal liberation”, this initiative seeks to promote debate and reflection on ethics in […]
Knowing the signs saves lives: UISALUD’s campaign on World Day for the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Every February 15, the planet comes together to commemorate World Day for the Fight Against Childhood Cancer, a key date to promote prevention, early detection and access to appropriate treatment for children and adolescents affected by this disease. The Specialized Health Unit of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UISALUD) joins this cause, reaffirming its commitment […]
G-4 rectors propose that 1% of GDP be earmarked to fund public higher education
During the first 2025 meeting of G-4 rectors, which is made up of the rectors of the four largest public universities in the country: the Universidad Industrial de Santander, the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL), the Universidad de Antioquia and the Universidad del Valle, it was concluded that the goal of public universities and institutions […]
With cultural and artistic activities, the UIS will pay tribute to mother and native languages
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is preparing to pay tribute to mother and native languages with a series of cultural and artistic activities, as part of the celebration of the International Mother Language Day and the National Day of Native Languages. This event will take place from Wednesday, February 19 to Thursday, February 27, […]
Mental Health: How to have a healthy mind (part I)
Continuing the informative activities of the space “Health and Learning”, the Faculty of Health, with the support of Professor Luis Orlando Pedraza Martínez. Nurse, UIS. Master in Mental Health: Research in Psychiatry, Neurotoxicology and Psychopharmacology, Rovira i Virgili University (Spain), professor of the School of Nursing, invite the community to III informative sessions on the […]
UISALUD commemorated World Cancer Day with an awareness-raising day
With the purpose of generating awareness and promoting healthy lifestyle habits, the Specialized Health Unit of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UISALUD) carried out an informative and awareness day at its facilities, during the commemoration of World Cancer Day. “The goal of this activity is to raise awareness, since anyone can develop some type of […]
Students, professors, alumni and UIS employees can register to the artistic groups
Until February 14 are open calls to register for artistic groups of the Universidad Industrial de Santander. Musical Expression (EMUIS), Music and Folkloric Dances, University Choir, Afro-Colombian Music and Dances Macondo, Tuna and Theater are the groups in which you can register and begin the process.
UIS Team Travels to China to Explore the Digital Transformation Processes of Leading Universities
A UIS team, composed of engineers Gilberto Díaz, Edgar Mesa, and Robinson Delgado, representing the Office of the President and the Directorate of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC), traveled to China to gain firsthand knowledge of the digital transformation processes at some Chinese universities, with a focus on networking and cybersecurity. As part of their […]
Forum for Candidates for Alumni Representative to the Superior Council, this Monday, January 20
This Monday, January 20, the candidates for Alumni Representative to the UIS Superior Council for the 2025–2027 term will present their proposals during the forum, which will be held remotely via Facebook Live on the official UIS account on this platform (@UIScolombia), starting at 5:00 p.m. In order of registration, these are the candidates: Please […]
Committed to quality! UIS renews its Icontec ISO 9001:2015 certification until 2027
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) renewed its Quality Management System certification under the NTC ISO 9001:2015 standard. This recognition, which extends the validity of the certification for three more years, until 2027, underscores the university’s firm commitment to quality and continuous improvement. With a track record of 16 years maintaining this certification, UIS has […]