Studying for free and working at the same time is possible with IPRED
In a country where many young people face economic barriers to access higher education, the Institute of Regional Projection and Distance Education (IPRED) of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) has the solution. IPRED’s proposal not only breaks economic barriers, but also provides flexibility for those who wish to study while continuing to work. This […]
With the help of the UIS, 25 teachers from Socorro strengthen technical education
Twenty-five teachers from the Instituto Técnico Industrial Monseñor Carlos Ardila García del Socorro, ITIS, completed a diploma course offered by the Universidad Industrial de Santander, UIS, focused on problem- and project-based learning, with a STEAM approach. This training was made possible thanks to a partnership between the UIS, Electrificadora de Santander S.A., ESSA, and the […]
Hernán Porras Díaz received the Julio Garavito Order of Merit in the Grade of Grand Cross for his career as an engineer
The Colombian Society of Engineers decorated Hernán Porras Díaz with the Order of Merit Julio Garavito in the Grade of Grand Cross, a distinction conferred by the National Government through the Council of the Order. This is the highest recognition and is awarded for his outstanding career and services rendered to the nation in the […]
Actions to prevent hypertension are strengthened in UISALUD
The Specialized Health Unit of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, UISALUD, held today a prevention day aimed at all its users, with the objective of promoting self-care, healthy lifestyle habits and proper follow-up of medical treatments in people diagnosed with hypertension. During the activity, educational talks and specialized guidance were offered, while reminding the importance […]
Anatomy and Morphology Congresses to be held at UIS extend registration dates
Graphic piece of enlargement of dates of the anatomy congress. The academic event organized by the Department of Basic Sciences of the School of Medicine will be held at the School of Health from October 14 to 18.The joint realization of three important congresses in the field of Anatomy and Morphology: a) XXI Pan-American Congress […]
From the Socorro Campus, the UIS promotes school research with the ‘Racimo Orquídeas’ Project
In order to bring science to the classroom and promote research from secondary education, the Universidad Industrial de Santander, UIS, presented the project ‘Racimo Orquídeas’ to rectors, teachers of schools in the municipality and representatives of the UIS Socorro Campus. The initiative, led by postdoctoral researcher Laura Flórez, seeks to create research groups in educational […]
Entrepreneurs in Socorro: four decades of developing ideas for growth and development
Organic coffee, Creole eggs, coffee jam, textiles, makeup and skin care, citrus-based wines and hydroponic crops, among others, were some of the business proposals that were presented during the 42nd edition of the academic and scientific event Emprendedores. In this edition, students of the Business Management, Agroindustrial Administration and Pharmacy Regency Technology programs of the […]
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics of the UIS participated in an interprofessional day for integral health in Puerto Wilches
Nutrition students during the academic day The School of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Universidad Industrial de Santander actively participated in the interprofessional practice day held as part of the program of Comprehensive and Interprofessional Care: palms for a single health in children, youth and adolescents of Puerto Wilches. During the day, held last May […]
Circular urbanism, a challenge to climate change, was discussed at the Socorro Campus
At a time when the effects of climate change are increasingly visible in our cities and territories, rethinking urban planning from sustainable and regenerative approaches has become a necessity. This was explained by German researcher Elissa Diesch during her participation in the event ‘Circular Architecture’, where she shared her vision on how architecture and engineering […]
Residents of the Specialization in Pediatrics represented the UIS in national and international congresses
The residents of the Specialization in Pediatrics Yuli Estefanía Rojas, Angélica María Pineda and Silvia Natalia Suárez Mantilla, participated in the XVI Colombian Congress of Child Neurology, organized by the Colombian Association of Child Neurology, held in Bogotá from May 22 to 24. During the event, they made an oral poster presentation, strengthening the academic […]