Anthurium comuneros, a New Botanical Gem, Discovered in Santander
In a milestone for the biodiversity of the Eastern Cordillera, a team of researchers has officially described Anthurium comuneros, a new species of “anthurium” found exclusively in the mountains of Santander. This discovery, published in the prestigious scientific journal Phytotaxa, positions the department as a key hub for the conservation of Andean flora. The discovery […]
UIS Málaga will offer the new Agronomic Engineering program following approval from the MEN
The new academic program will strengthen the presence of the Universidad Industrial de Santander in northeastern Colombia and expand professional training opportunities in the agricultural sector. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to consolidate its academic regionalization process with the granting of the qualified registration for the Agronomic Engineering program, which will be offered […]
UIS graduates new professionals committed to societal development
With pride, emotion, and the certainty of having reached a major milestone, 833 students from the Industrial University of Santander celebrate their graduation today, marking the completion of a transformative stage in their lives and the beginning of their contribution to society. Throughout the day, the University is holding five graduation ceremonies, organized into three […]
UIS is preparing to graduate 833 new professionals: a celebration of dreams and the future
A total of 833 students from the Industrial University of Santander will receive their professional degrees tomorrow in five simultaneous graduation ceremonies, marking the consolidation of a new cohort of graduates across different fields of knowledge. According to official figures, of the total number of graduates, 457 are women and 376 are men, reflecting a […]
VIE Strengthens Scientific and Technological Collaboration in the School of Health Through “Connecting Capabilities”
With the aim of strengthening the link between research and outreach, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Outreach held the “Connecting Capabilities” event at the School of Health, an initiative designed to highlight and promote the use of the scientific and technological infrastructure at the UIS Guatiguará Central Laboratories. The event provided […]
The UIS promotes its higher education offerings to more than 900 young people from the Comunera Province
The Universidad Industrial de Santander participated in the 2026 Departmental University Fair, an event where 900 students learned about the programs offered by the institution and discovered the benefits of choosing UIS to begin their professional future. “We were invited by the Gobernación de Santander to take part in this fair and showcase all the […]
Superior Council approves labor formalization agreements and strengthens its role in regional transformation
In a high-impact decision for public education, the Superior Council of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) approved labor formalization plans for faculty and administrative staff, taking a firm step toward dignified work and stability for hundreds of employees who for years have been hired under other arrangements. The approved agreements establish the progressive creation […]
The electoral process at UIS concludes with a majority of blank votes. A new election must be held
This Thursday, March 19, 2026, the electoral process was held to elect the student representative to the Consejo Académico of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, (UIS) for the 2026–2028 term. After the close of the voting process, which took place online between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the results were as follows: With this majority […]
The UIS Council of Former Presidents endorses the university’s leadership and highlights progress in infrastructure, outreach, and finances
Around noon on Thursday, a new meeting of the Council of Former Rectors of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) was held, during which a detailed overview of the institution’s current status, its regional projections, and its financial stability was presented. During the meeting, Rector Hernán Porras Díaz outlined the main advances in infrastructure, academic […]
The Cice rector’s office for Research and Extension drives territorial engagement from UIS Barbosa Campus
With the aim of strengthening research and extension strategies across the regions, the Vice Rector’s Office for Research and Extension visited the UIS Barbosa Campus as part of the Universidad Industrial de Santander’s Territorial Agenda with a Differential Approach. On this occasion, the Vice Rector for Research and Extension, Cristian Blanco Tirado, together with the […]