Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) Supports the Ministry of Education in the Technical Assessment of the Catatumbo Higher Education Complex
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), in coordination with Colombia’s Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN), participated in a technical visit to the municipality of El Tarra, Norte de Santander, to assess the progress of the infrastructure works planned for the future Universidad Nacional Autónoma del Catatumbo. This initiative seeks to strengthen access to higher education […]
UIS Master’s Program in Sports Talent Development Welcomes International Expert in Sports Rehabilitation
The Master’s Program in Sports Talent Development at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomed Nuria Sánchez Hernández, a renowned sports rehabilitation specialist from Valencia CF, who delivered the lecture “Injury Prevention Through Assessment Testing and Strength Training in Football Players.” During the session, graduate students and faculty explored topics related to strength training, injury […]
UIS Listening Center Strengthened Mental Health with More Than 12,000 Engagements During the First Semester of 2026
The Listening Center at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen spaces for guidance, support, and the promotion of psychosocial well-being across the university community. During the first semester of 2026, this institutional initiative recorded 12,429 engagements through its various programs, highlighting the reach and importance of its mental health promotion and prevention […]
UIS to Offer Food Engineering Program in Barbosa and Saravena After Receiving Official Approval from the Ministry of Education
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its leadership in Colombia’s public higher education system. The Ministry of National Education has granted the university official accreditation to offer its Food Engineering undergraduate program in an on-campus format in the municipalities of Barbosa (Santander) and Saravena (Arauca), further expanding its academic presence across the […]
Five new school deans take on academic leadership roles at UIS
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) appointed professors Andrés Felipe Castaño González as director of the School of Biology; José Manuel de la Esperanza Franco Serrano, of the School of Education; Giovanny Jiménez Díaz, of the School of Geology; Yennifer Yuliana Ríos Díaz, of the School of Mechanical Engineering; and María Solange Patiño Segura, of […]
With a Hollywood-Inspired Celebration, UIS Commemorates Administrative Staff Day 2026
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrated Administrative Staff Day 2026 with a vibrant event themed “A Cinematic UIS”, bringing together creativity, talent, and enthusiasm. The celebration served as a tribute to the administrative employees whose daily work across the University’s academic and administrative units supports the institution’s mission and strategic goals. The UIS Sports […]
UIS Graduate Receives International Recognition in Geotechnical Engineering
Edna Lizeth Ardila Montilla has been a civil engineer from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) for nine years. Since then, she has carved out a successful professional career marked by significant accolades. As part of this journey, Ardila Montilla was honored with the ISSMGE Outstanding Public Relations Award, one of nine awards presented by […]
Proinapsa UIS to Host Webinar on Tools to Strengthen Comprehensive Sexuality Education
The Proinapsa UIS Institute, a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Health Promotion and Sexual and Reproductive Health, invites the academic community, health and education professionals, as well as individuals interested in the well-being of children and adolescents, to participate in the webinar “Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Tools and Practice,” which will take place on July 2, 2026, […]
UIS Listening Center Strengthens Student Retention with an Innovative Mental Health Model Across Its Regional Campuses
The project, “Implementation of a Community Mental Health Guidance Model to Promote Academic Retention Among Undergraduate Students” successfully completed its second consecutive year of implementation at the regional campuses of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) during the first academic semester of 2026. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive mental health support, guidance, and continuous […]
UIS to Honor Administrative Employees During 2026 Administrative Employees’ Day Ceremony
The Industrial University of Santander will pay tribute to administrative staff members whose dedication and years of service have contributed to the University’s growth and institutional development. As a tribute to the commitment, dedication, and valuable contributions of its administrative staff, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will commemorate Administrative Employees’ Day on Thursday, July […]