More than 660 students completed their language training at the UIS Language Institute
Four graduation ceremonies brought together students from programs for adults, teenagers, and children who had strengthened their communication skills in a second language. A total of 665 students received their certificates during the four graduation ceremonies held by the Language Institute of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), which recognized the effort, dedication, and commitment […]
Innovation and Development Highlighted the 44th Edition of the “UIS Entrepreneurs” Event
Nearly 1,290 students engaged in activities centered on science and business, and around 650 academic and entrepreneurial projects were presented during the 44th edition of the Academic and Scientific Event Entrepreneurs: Fostering Business Initiatives, held on June 13 at the main campus of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). Throughout the event, participants showcased applied […]
UIS Led a Collaborative Initiative to Shape the Future of Internationalization and Regional Development
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) hosted the Central-Eastern Regional Workshop, “Sowing Decisions for the Territory,” an event held within the framework of the COL_DECISIONSEED project. The workshop brought together strategic stakeholders from the region to reflect on and contribute to the development of an internationalization model aimed at supporting Colombia’s territorial development. Main objective […]
UIS Resident Presented a Study on Radon and Lung Health at a Pulmonology Conference
The School of Health at the Industrial University of Santander highlights the participation of third-year Internal Medicine resident Dr. Cristian Henao Niño at the 2026 Colombian Congress of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, held in Bogotá and organized by the Colombian Association of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery. At this important academic and scientific event—considered one of […]
UIS Málaga Researchers Participate in the Discovery of a New Orchid Species in Santander
An important advancement for science and the conservation of Colombian biodiversity was recently reported by a team of national researchers, including scientists affiliated with the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Málaga campus, who participated in the identification and description of a new orchid species for science: Lepanthes leonmoralesii. The discovery was published on June 16, […]
FEUIS Celebrates Eight Years of History with the Second Entrepreneurship Expo Fair
As part of the celebration of its eighth anniversary, the Employees’ Fund of the Industrial University of Santander (FEUIS) is holding the second edition of the FEUIS Expo Fair, an event designed to promote entrepreneurship, strengthen the economy, and showcase projects led by members and their families. The event brings together 38 entrepreneurial ventures offering […]
Researchers from the School of Health published an important study on respiratory viruses in Santander
Although much of the attention during the pandemic was focused on SARS-CoV-2, other viruses—such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus—which are associated with severe cases of bronchiolitis and the common cold, also play an important role in respiratory infections, especially among children, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions. In the study published […]
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week Concludes with the Presentation of 16 Technologies with Market Potential
As the closing event of the Innovation and Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Week, 16 technologies developed at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) were presented before national and international experts as part of the UIS Spin-Off strategy. This initiative, led by the Vice Presidency for Research and Extension, aims to transform the University’s research outcomes, technological developments, […]
Santander is facing a demographic shift that will reshape its future by 2050
The decline in birth rates, the rapid aging of the population, and the migration of young people to large cities pose new challenges for the department’s economic, social, and territorial development. What happens when a region begins to run out of children and young people? This question, which seemed far-fetched a few years ago, is […]
Qualitative Chromatography: A Driving Force for Regeneration in Colombian Coffee Farming
Colombia, recognized as the world’s largest producer of mild coffee and the third-largest coffee producer globally, faces the challenge of maintaining crop productivity without compromising soil health. In this context, qualitative chromatography emerges as an innovative tool that allows for the assessment of soil biological activity and paves the way toward more sustainable regenerative agriculture […]