UIS sparks innovation in Piedecuesta with the launch of STEM-MóviLab
The UIS’s STEM-MóviLab project kicked off at Víctor Félix Gómez Nova High School, promoting STEM education through hands-on learning in secondary school. The Víctor Félix Gómez Nova School hosted the first of three sessions of the STEM-MóviLab project, an initiative led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) that seeks to transform learning experiences in […]
Join the UIS Colloquium on AI and Law: Exploring the Future of Justice
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Faculty of Human Sciences and the School of Law and Political Science, invites students, professionals, and the general public to take part in the “AI and Law: Regulatory Proposal + Judicial Use” Colloquium, a virtual and free event addressing the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the […]
UIS Stamp Shines in Europe: Colombian Alumni Win Petrobowl 2026 in Germany
In an outstanding demonstration of technical excellence, petroleum engineers Carlos Monroy, from Cali, and Jhon Jairo Maestre, from Santa Marta—both graduates of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS)—were crowned champions of Petrobowl Europe 2026, one of the most demanding knowledge competitions in the global energy sector. The victory took place during the Student Technical Congress […]
UIS Opens 2026-2 Academic Exchange Call for National and International Students
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) has officially opened its academic exchange call for the 2026-2 semester, aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, both national and international, interested in undertaking an academic stay at the institution. The call, led by the Office of External Relations, offers the opportunity to complete one or two academic terms […]
Let’s Get to Work! Communities Rate the Impact of Artes para la Paz-UIS in Their Areas as Positive
With the participation of more than 1,000 people, the Arts for Peace Program, operated by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) in the departments of Boyacá, Cesar, Norte de Santander, and Santander, held 50 meetings with communities. The main objective was to exchange opinions and experiences to evaluate the impact this artistic and cultural strategy […]
Closing of the Arts and Humanities Meeting with Indicators, Learnings, and Commitments for Higher Education in the Territories
The development of indicators to measure the impact of higher education in the territories marked the second day of the Regional Meeting of Arts and Humanities of the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories – Phase II, led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). During this session, the work focused on translating the progress […]
Enrollment Opens for Diploma Program in Laboratory Accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Specialized training in the quality and reliability of laboratory results continues to gain importance in the professional field. In this context, enrollment is now open for the Diploma Program in Laboratory Accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017, a theoretical–practical program aimed at strengthening key competencies in the sector. The main objective of the diploma program is for participants […]
The UIS Higher Council approves key agreements that promote quality and institutional transformation
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to advance in its commitment to academic excellence and regional development. In its most recent session, the Higher Council approved a set of strategic initiatives focused on strengthening the teaching staff, improving educational infrastructure, and facilitating access to specialized training programs. One of the central points was the […]
Expansion of Higher Education Advances in Cumaribo (Vichada) Following Visit by the Ministry of Education and UIS
Amid complex geographic conditions and with the goal of closing long-standing gaps in access to education, the UIS in Territories program manager, Jorge Villamizar, participated—alongside delegates from the Ministry of National Education—in a technical visit to the municipality of Cumaribo, in the department of Vichada. This area is one of the most remote regions in […]
UIS International Education Conference Opens Debate on AI and Global Challenges
The opening ceremony of the 4th International Education Conference, “Building Futures: Education in the Face of Global Challenges,” organized by the UIS School of Education, was successfully held. During the opening ceremony, Professor Olga Mercedes Álvarez Ojeda, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, highlighted this congress as a valuable opportunity to transform realities and envision, through […]