UIS Library 24/7 and extended tutoring support students during final exams week
As the academic semester reaches its final stretch, the Library of the Industrial University of Santander announced the expansion of its services with 24-hour continuous operation, from Saturday, May 23, through Saturday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m., with the aim of supporting students during the last week of classes and final exams. The strategy seeks […]
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Take Third Place in National Resident Competition
The 35th National Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, organized by the Colombian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies (FECOLSOG) and held in Bucaramanga, has concluded, with more than 1,800 attendees. As part of the congress, and with the participation of the 24 attending universities that offer this program, an academic competition was held among residents. […]
UIS professors were recognized for their legacy and career achievements
UIS faculty members recognized for their careers were honored during UIS Teachers’ Day 2026, in recognition of their contributions to public education, the training of professionals, and the development of the region. The Industrial University of Santander commemorated UIS Teachers’ Day 2026 with a ceremony honoring current and retired faculty members who, through their years […]
School of Microbiology Celebrates 68 Years of Education and Research in the Service of Health
The School of Microbiology within the Faculty of Health celebrated Bacteriologist, Microbiologist, and Bioanalyst Day with an academic and networking event focused on the One Health approach, a vision that recognizes the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. The celebration held special significance as it coincided with the 68th anniversary of the creation of […]
HUS, Closer to Official Recognition as a University Hospital
Historical Context In 2005, the Santander University Hospital (HUS) was established by departmental ordinance as a public institution under departmental jurisdiction and the main hub of the network providing medium- and high-complexity health services in northeastern Colombia. Since its creation 21 years ago, the HUS has remained steadfast in its goal of achieving recognition as […]
Parque Universidad UIS Málaga, a historical landmark for higher education in Colombia
Excitement, applause, and regional pride filled the atmosphere this Friday during the official inauguration of the UIS Málaga University Park, a project that now stands as a symbol of educational transformation for the García Rovira province, Santander, and northeastern Colombia. With the presence of the President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro Urrego; the Minister of […]
UIS Professor to Represent Colombia at ISCAR 2026
UIS Professor to Represent Colombia at ISCAR 2026. Researcher Nelson Rodríguez López will participate in Brazil in an international symposium on climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. Professor Nelson Rodríguez López, from the School of Biology at the Faculty of Sciences of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), will participate in the 1st International Symposium on […]
UIS hosted an academic visit from students at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia
Students from UPTC paid an academic visit to UIS to learn about educational management and student support strategies led by the Academic Excellence System (SEA-UIS). The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomed ninth-semester students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychopedagogy with an Emphasis on Educational Counseling program at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia […]
Professor from the School of Physical Therapy Receives Recognition at the First Congress on Research and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Carolina Ramírez Ramírez, a professor at the School of Physical Therapy and a researcher with the Movement, Harmony, and Life (MAV) group, won second place in the oral presentation category at the First International Congress on Musculoskeletal Research and Physical Therapy, held on May 8 and 9 in Bogotá. The event, organized by the Faculty […]
Nicolás Fernando Martínez is the new Student Representative to the Academic Council for the 2026–2028 term
With 1,448 votes (38.6%), Nicolás Fernando Martínez Sandoval was elected as the Student Representative to the Academic Council for the 2026–2028 term. The vote verification process took place this Thursday, May 14, at 4:06 p.m., in the presence of the Electoral Committee, observers, and candidates, through the Teams platform. A total of 3,749 voters participated […]