UIS Fosters New Connections Across Disciplines and Fields of Knowledge Through Digital Humanities Week
Connecting knowledge, sharing experiences, and finding new ways to understand society’s challenges were among the key goals of Digital Humanities Week 2026. The event fostered academic dialogue through collaborative work and the integration of different fields of knowledge. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) participated through its Digital Humanities CoLaboratory, an initiative that brought members […]
With the Minister of Education in attendance, the UIS Higher Council held a meeting in Málaga
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) convened the members of its Governing Council at the UIS Málaga campus, with the participation of the Minister of National Education, Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda, and the governor of Santander, Juvenal Díaz Mateus, who serves as president of this governing body. The event included a tour of the facilities, […]
From Saravena, UIS Students Put Artificial Intelligence to Work Addressing Arauca’s Challenges
Students in the Artificial Intelligence Engineering program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Saravena campus, presented two research projects addressing the risks of flooding along the Cravo Norte River and university dropout rates. The projects were showcased during the event “AI & Science: Researching with Machines,” organized by the Faculty of Sciences at the […]
UIS Library to Conduct Earthquake Evacuation Drill on October 21
As part of its efforts to strengthen emergency prevention and preparedness, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will conduct an earthquake evacuation drill at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, at the Central Campus Library. The activity is part of the Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program, led by the Directorate of Human Talent Management […]
UIS Strengthens Research Ethics: Scientific Rigor Also Means Protecting Human Dignity
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) brought together faculty members, researchers, and students for the Fourth Meeting of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee (CEINCI), a forum for reflection on the ethical challenges of science and the responsibility of those who generate knowledge.The use of artificial intelligence, the protection of personal data, and research involving vulnerable […]
UIS Halley Group Invites the Public to Discover the Moon and Saturn at a “Camping Under the Stars”
The Halley Group at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will host an astronomy observation event on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, in Santa Bárbara, Santander, Colombia. The experience will combine science outreach activities, telescope observations, and an overnight camping experience surrounded by nature. Participants will have the opportunity to observe the Moon’s […]
UIS and Google explore technological solutions to strengthen higher education
Artificial intelligence, educational innovation, and digital transformation were at the center of several meetings between the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) and Google, held in Bogotá. Several delegations of professors, university staff, and administrators visited the technology company’s facilities to learn about solutions designed to address the current challenges facing higher education. The sessions provided […]
UIS Welcomes Academic Peer Reviewers for Accreditation Renewal of Two Academic Programs
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomes academic peer reviewers appointed by Colombia’s National Accreditation Council (CNA) as part of the accreditation renewal processes for its Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and Spanish Language Education and its PhD in Chemical Engineering. UIS President Hernán Porras Díaz, together with university administrators and staff, attended the opening of […]
Macondo UIS celebrates 30 years of tradition and pays tribute to Maestro Colacho
Through the stage production Entre Mitos y Cuentos (Between Myths and Stories), the artistic group of the Universidad Industrial de Santander celebrated three decades of artistic work and honored the legacy of Maestro Nicolás Maestre Martínez, known as “Colacho,” a key figure in its musical and cultural history. The music, dance, and stories of Colombia’s […]
UIS Strengthens Its International Presence in Global Health Through the GLACIER One Health Center
UIS is strengthening its international presence in global health through the participation of Professor Bladimiro Rincón Orozco, affiliated with the School of Medicine, who served as Colombia’s sole representative on the GLACIER One Health Global Center. The DAAD celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Global Centers for Climate and the Environment, and for Health and […]