UIS Support Grant Available to Student Mothers and Fathers Who Are Heads of Household
Being a mother or father who is the head of a household while pursuing a university degree involves significant academic, family, and financial responsibilities. For this reason, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Student Welfare Office, has opened the 2026-II support grant application process for student mothers and fathers who are heads of […]
Call for UIS Student Residences 2026-II Now Open
UIS students interested in applying for a place in the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) Student Residences may find this information useful. From August 19 to 23, Student Welfare Services is accepting applications for the selection process for students seeking admission to the Student Residences located on the Central Campus and at the Downtown Campus. […]
UIS Graduate Rafael Enrique Fragozo Named New Director General of the UPME
With the aim of supporting the national government in planning and formulating policies related to the country’s mining and energy sectors, Rafael Enrique Fragozo, a graduate of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), was appointed as the new director general of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME). Fragoso holds a degree in electrical engineering […]
ICONTEC Gives Favorable Assessment for UIS to Maintain ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) received a favorable assessment for maintaining its Quality Management System certification under the NTC ISO 9001:2015 standard, following the external follow-up audit conducted by the Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC). During the audit closing session, lead auditor Oscar Julián Porras, together with Jim Alexander Moreno and […]
UIS graduate, César Darío Guerrero Santander, appointed Vice Minister of Talent and Social Appropriation of Knowledge
His appointment recognizes a career spanning nearly three decades devoted to teaching, research, innovation, and scientific development in Santander and throughout Colombia. Science and technology in Colombia now have a new leader with roots in Santander and academic training at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). Systems engineer César Darío Guerrero Santander, a UIS graduate, […]
Professors to Elect Their Representative to the Consejo Superior: Candidate Registration Now Open
Registration for the election of the faculty representative to the Consejo Superior, convened through Resolution No. 985 of 2026, will be open from Tuesday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. until Monday, August 24, at 4:00 p.m. Faculty members interested in submitting their candidacy, in accordance with the General Statute, must belong to the academic rank […]
Certificate Program in the Implementation of Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective
Why do many health interventions fail to achieve the expected results? Because understanding the problem is not always enough to change behaviors. The Industrial University of Santander is now accepting applications for the Certificate Program in Implementing Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective In-person format96 hoursUIS CertificationSaturdays from September 5 to October 10, 2026UIS School […]
5th Dermatology Update Symposium | “Piel al día”
The Department of Internal Medicine at the Industrial University of Santander invites students and healthcare professionals to participate in the fifth edition of the Dermatology Update Symposium, “Piel al día,” an academic forum designed to strengthen knowledge and provide practical tools for managing major dermatological diseases in the context of primary care. September 12, 2026 […]
UIS and Cámara de Comercio de Bucaramanga Strengthen Partnership to Drive Santander’s Development
With the aim of strengthening the relationship between academia and the business sector and pooling resources to promote regional development, the Board of Directors of the Bucaramanga Chamber of Commerce (CCB) visited the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) on Wednesday for a networking event that provided an opportunity to share perspectives on the challenges and […]
Young talents took center stage at the opening of the gala concerts of the 43rd International Piano Festival
Under the title “Young Piano Masters,” the three performers took the stage before an audience that gathered at the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium to enjoy a gala showcasing the talent of the new generations of Colombian pianists.