UIS Library Prepares for a New Season of Extended Hours and Academic Support
To provide students with greater learning opportunities and promote well-being at the end of the semester, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will offer a range of special services at the Central Campus Library. The initiative includes extended study hours, academic tutoring, and opportunities for students to take active breaks while preparing for their final […]
UIS rector joins ASCUN board of directors for the 2026–2028 term
The rector of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Hernán Porras Díaz, was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Colombian Association of Universities (ASCUN) for the 2026–2028 term, during the 161st National Council of Rectors, held on October 22 and 23 at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá. The new […]
UIS Center for Listening in the Territory Consolidates as a Leading Emotional Well-being Initiative
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its emotional education and mental health strategy through the Center for Listening, with the implementation of the project “Implementation of a community mental health guidance model that promotes the academic retention of undergraduate students.” The municipality of Socorro was selected to host the semester meeting and […]
UIS Málaga hosts consultation meetings for the 2027 collective Public Health Intervention Plan
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its UIS Málaga campus, hosted the consultation meetings for the 2027 Collective Public Health Intervention Plan (PIC), an initiative led by the Secretaría de Salud de Santander to identify the priority public health needs of the municipalities in the García Rovira province and guide actions to benefit their […]
Santander Governor’s Office, HUS and UIS Join Forces to Transform Facilities and Strengthen Healthcare in Santander
The joint efforts of the Santander Governor’s Office, the Santander University Hospital (ESE Hospital Universitario de Santander – HUS), and the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) have resulted in new facilities designed to promote the well-being and education of those preparing to pursue careers in the healthcare field. The three institutions officially opened the new […]
UISALUD Board Reviews Management Progress and Strategies to Address High-Cost Healthcare
The management report as of September 30, 2026, and the analysis of strategies related to high-cost healthcare were among the key topics discussed during a session of the UISALUD Board. During the meeting, participants addressed issues affecting the Unit’s operations and proposed actions to strengthen communication with users and promote more appropriate use of healthcare […]
UIS Central Library Participates in the 2026 National Emergency Response Drill
To strengthen the preparedness and emergency response capabilities of the university community, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) conducted an earthquake evacuation drill at the Central Library on its Main Campus. Students and staff took part in the exercise, evaluating evacuation routes, assembly points, and emergency response procedures. The activity is part of the Emergency […]
Eureka 2026 will bring together leaders in entrepreneurship, science, and content creation
At Eureka 2026, you’ll learn how to build a business, what decisions drive its growth, and how to tackle the challenges of entrepreneurship. Next Wednesday, October 28, the UIS Emprende entrepreneurship summit will bring together entrepreneurs, creators, and experts who will share their experiences during a virtual event that is free and open to the […]
UIS Opens Enrollment for the Specialization in Maintenance Management in Barranquilla
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is expanding access to postgraduate education in Barranquilla, offering professionals an opportunity to strengthen their management skills and take on strategic responsibilities within their organizations. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its postgraduate academic offerings, has opened enrollment in Barranquilla, Atlántico, for the Specialization in Maintenance Management, a […]
Research from the School of Nutrition and Dietetics Shines at IICTA 2026
Yohan Adrián Ruiz Guadrón, a 10th-semester student in Nutrition and Dietetics, represented the UIS at the “6th International Congress on Research and Innovation in Food Engineering, Science, and Technology,” held recently in Bogotá, Colombia. During the event, the student presented the paper “Effect of Aloe Vera as an Edible Coating on Extending the Shelf Life […]