From the Lab to the Community: UIS Research Proposes Solutions for Wastewater in the Metropolitan Area
More than four years of research on wastewater management in peri-urban settlements in the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area culminated in the closing meeting of the project “Development of Strategies for Wastewater Management in Peri-Urban Settlements of the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area,” an initiative led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) in collaboration with local institutions. The […]
Entrepreneurs UIS Event: AI for SMEs in Bucaramanga
The Entrepreneurs UIS Event, organized by the Instituto de Proyección Regional y Educación a Distancia y the Universidad Industrial de Santander, invites business owners and entrepreneurs in Bucaramanga to explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen business competitiveness. The 21st Entrepreneurs UIS Event stands out as a key academic and practical space designed to promote innovation […]
UIS Professor Makes a Name for Himself on the National Stage of Pediatric Pulmonology
Jürg Niederbacher Velásquez, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and current dean of the Faculty of Health at the Industrial University of Santander, represented the institution as a speaker at the 16th Colombian Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology and Childhood Asthma and the 6th Colombian Congress of Cystic Fibrosis, held […]
The UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Promotes Healthy Habits and Leads a Culinary Experience as Part of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS Initiative
As part of the sixth activity of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS initiative, a live workshop was held in which three dishes were prepared to highlight the importance of healthy eating: *Functional smoothie for energy and mental performance*Jelly to strengthen the immune system*Natural energy cookies, ideal for the brain The event stood out for its dynamic, creative, and […]
The UIS Launches Its Specialization in Psychiatry with Its First Cohort of Residents
Committed to strengthening mental health in the region and the country, the Industrial University of Santander has launched its graduate program in Psychiatry. Eight physicians—graduates of the University of Pamplona, the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (UPTC), and the UIS—began their training as part of the first cohort of this specialization, which is affiliated […]
UIS Promotes Comprehensive Care with the Launch of a Book on Physical Therapy in Cancer and Palliative Care
The presentation of the book “Advances in Physical Therapy in Cancer and Palliative Care from the Perspective of Health and Well-being” has begun. This academic work is built upon the knowledge and experience of physical therapists committed to the holistic well-being of cancer patients. Among its authors, Iván Pinzón, a graduate of this institution, stands […]
The election process for student representation before the Consejo Académico advances with regional forums
Students participated in the first regional forum held at the UIS Barrancabermeja Campus. At the Auditorio Aula Máxima of the Sede UIS Barrancabermeja, the candidates for the election of student representation before the Consejo Académico for the 2026–2028 term — Esteban Yesid Puerta Corzo, Daniel Eduardo Naranjo Garzón, and Nicolás Fernando Martínez Sandoval — took […]
Gilberto Díaz takes over as director of the DTIC and drives digital transformation at the UIS
Gilberto Javier Díaz Toro, a systems engineer with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, has been appointed director of the Division of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). In this role, his main challenge will be to promote the adoption of new technologies to optimize the institution’s core processes. “In […]
UIS ranks among Colombia’s top 6 universities for research
According to the latest results of the U-Sapiens 2026-1 Ranking, UIS has established itself as one of Colombia’s top research universities. The Universidad Industrial de Santander continues to strengthen its position as a leading research institution in the country, ranking sixth nationwide in the latest edition of the U-Sapiens Ranking 2026-1, published by Sapiens Research. […]
Open Enrollment for Virtual and Distance Programs 2026-2: Quality Education Without Borders
The Universidad Industrial de Santander has opened its admission process for undergraduate programs in distance and virtual modalities for the 2026-2 academic term, expanding access to high-quality higher education for thousands of Colombians, regardless of their geographic location. Key Dates in the ProcessThe schedule has been established. The application fee payment will be available until […]