UNIRED agrees on collaborative research initiatives for regional transformation through education
The main objective agreed upon during the sixth session of the UNIRED Board of Directors was for UNIRED member universities to share their research capabilities, equipment, and technologies for the benefit of Santander. The meeting, held at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), was attended by rectors and representatives from UIS, the Autonomous University of […]
UIS adopts special working hours on September 12 and 19 in accordance with the Comprehensive Family Protection Law
Through Resolution 1424 of 2025, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) authorized a special work schedule for administrative public servants assigned to the institution’s various departments and academic-administrative units. According to the resolution issued, on Friday, September 12 and 19, 2025, the workday will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please note that the […]
UIS contributes to the protection of ecosystems in the Páramo de Berlín and the Tona River
The Berlín páramo and the Tona River basin are more than just beautiful landscapes. They are vital ecosystems that provide water to thousands of people in Santander and Norte de Santander. However, human activities in both ecosystems modify land cover and generate waste that affects the sustainable supply of water in terms of quantity and […]
Cuban student, winner of the Colombia Scholarship, chose the UIS to pursue a Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to consolidate its position as an academic benchmark in Latin America by welcoming Cuban nuclear engineer Pablo Enrique Díaz in the second semester of 2025, who is beginning his master’s degree in Materials Engineering thanks to the Colombia Scholarship for Foreigners. Pablo, a graduate of the University of […]
UIS professor to represent Colombia at REDBIOLAC International Meeting in Peru
Professor Liliana del Pilar Castro Molano, Director of External Relations at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), has been selected to represent Colombia and the department of Santander at the 17th edition of the International Meeting of the Biodigester Network for Latin America and the Caribbean (REDBIOLAC), which will take place from November 3 to […]
UIS comes alive on World Suicide Prevention Day
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) joined in the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day with the event “Por el cuidado de la vida” (For the Care of Life), a space filled with recreational and educational activities that sought to raise awareness and encourage reflection within the university community on the importance of mental health […]
UIS Emprende promotes successful experiences in developing technology applied to the healthcare sector
Students from the Biomedical Engineering and Data Science Engineering programs participated in the “Technology with Purpose” conference, offered by the startup Salva Health at the Floridablanca campus to share the company’s experience with the development of Julieta: a technology created in Colombia that uses artificial intelligence to detect possible risks associated with breast cancer. The […]
A modern campus that generates educational development opportunities in Floridablanca
After several years of anticipation regarding the goal of bringing public higher education to the “sweet municipality,” and as a result of the work promoted by the Industrial University of Santander in conjunction with the municipal and departmental administrations, in 2024 a modern physical and technological infrastructure began operating, equipped for the training of comprehensive […]
Guatiguará Technology Park: where science and business come together to transform the country
In the middle of the Guatiguará Valley, in Piedecuesta, stands a unique place in Colombia: the Guatiguará Technology Park (PTG). More than just a collection of modern buildings, it is a space designed for scientists and entrepreneurs to work together, turn research into real solutions, and help the country advance in innovation and competitiveness. The […]
Commitment to life: Socorro Headquarters commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
The UIS Socorro campus is decked out in yellow as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, an event promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) that aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health self-care, active listening, and community support. The event, led by the University Wellness Department, encourages reflection on the role […]