Academic offerings of the UIS could have presence in Magdalena
Executives of the Universidad Industrial de Santander met with delegates from the Governor’s Office of Magdalena with the objective of developing a wide range of dual training programs and analyzing possibilities of alliances in different areas. “With the Government of Magdalena we have a long-standing agreement that has favored low-income students to support and sustain […]
G-4 rectors propose that 1% of GDP be earmarked to fund public higher education
During the first 2025 meeting of G-4 rectors, which is made up of the rectors of the four largest public universities in the country: the Universidad Industrial de Santander, the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL), the Universidad de Antioquia and the Universidad del Valle, it was concluded that the goal of public universities and institutions […]
With cultural and artistic activities, the UIS will pay tribute to mother and native languages
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is preparing to pay tribute to mother and native languages with a series of cultural and artistic activities, as part of the celebration of the International Mother Language Day and the National Day of Native Languages. This event will take place from Wednesday, February 19 to Thursday, February 27, […]
Olga Patricia Ortiz Cancino is the new Director of Graduate Studies.
Engineer Olga Patricia Ortiz Cancino took over as Director of Graduate Studies at the Universidad Industrial de Santander. She studied Petroleum Engineering at the UIS, later graduated from the Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at her alma mater and since 2006 has been linked as a professor, so the institution has been her home for […]
UIS Legal Clinic offers legal services for micro-entrepreneurs in the region
The School of Law and Political Science of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) informs the community in general that the legal advisory service for micro-entrepreneurs and employers is available, an innovative program aimed at offering free training and advice to micro-entrepreneurs in Santander. This initiative, which is part of the Legal Clinic of the […]
The first cohort of the Master’s Degree in Sports Talent Development, research modality, has begun.
A historic event is being experienced at the Universidad Industrial de Santander with the beginning of classes of the first cohort of the Master’s Degree in Sports Talent Development, research mode, the postgraduate program created last year by the Department of Physical Education and Sports. This program, being research type, allows students to be full […]
UIS strengthens international cooperation ties with the American Fiel Service – AFS
The External Affairs and International Relations Office of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) held a meeting with delegates from the AFS organization, in a meeting that seeks to establish opportunities for cooperation, volunteering and international mobility for the university community. During the meeting, various initiatives were discussed that will allow UIS students and faculty […]
Registration for student residences 2025-1 now open
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) informs that from February 12 until Thursday 20 of the same month, registrations will be open for the benefit of Student Residences 2025-1. In this call there are 27 places available: 24 for women and 3 for men. Those interested must be studying a level higher than the first […]
Nearly 4,000 People Benefited from UIS Legal Services in 2024
“We conclude the year with a focus on Human Rights” with this expression, Professor Clara Inés Tapias Padilla, director of the Consultorio Jurídico y Centro de Conciliación UIS, summarizes a year of impactful work and achievements by the department, part of the Escuela de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas UIS. “2024 allowed us to bring more […]
Science with a female voice: UIS women scientists shared their experiences and achievements
The Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Science of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) and the Organizing Committee of the Month of Women and Girls in Science held the interdisciplinary discussion “Women in Science”, in commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event aimed to provide a space in […]