UIS Adopts the Implementation of the “Golden Code” for the Early Detection of Suicidal Behaviors
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its Mental Health Committee, has adopted Resolution 347 issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection for the implementation of the “Golden Code,” a protocol that enables the early detection, immediate care, and follow-up of individuals exhibiting suicidal behavior within the university community. Through a collaborative and […]
The UIS Brings Together Voices from the Countryside at the “Roots of Our Land” Gathering
Ana Paola Mora Vergara, a professor affiliated with the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, served as moderator for the panel “The Human Right to Food and Food Sovereignty,” held as part of the “Roots of Our Land” farmers’ gathering, held on June 18 and 19, 2026, in Neomundo and at MERCORED’s Center for Peasant Empowerment. […]
UIS Graduate Is the New Manager of San Juan de Dios Hospital in Betulia
Jorge Arturo Duarte Prada, a graduate of the Nutrition and Dietetics program, is the new manager of the E.S.E. San Juan de Dios Hospital in Betulia. Dr. Duarte Prada is also a specialist in Project Management and embodies the values of commitment, social responsibility, leadership, and dedication to service that guide the education of our […]
Proinapsa UIS Will Host a Webinar on Cross-Sector Collaboration to Promote Health in Schools
The Proinapsa UIS Institute, a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Health Promotion and Sexual and Reproductive Health, invites the academic community, professionals in the health and education sectors, local government entities, and other interested stakeholders to participate in the webinar “Intersectoral Collaboration to Promote Health in Schools,” a forum for dialogue, learning, and the exchange of […]
The UIS Opens a Call for Applications to Hire 117 Tenure-Track Faculty Members in 2027
The Industrial University of Santander is currently accepting applications for Public Call for Faculty Positions 002-2026, through which it seeks to select and hire new tenured faculty members who will contribute to strengthening the institution’s core mission. On this occasion, the University is offering 117 positions—92 full-time and 25 part-time—for professionals with a passion for […]
UIS Guarantees Access to Libraries, Academic Resources, and Technology During the Intersemester Period
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to operate its libraries across different campuses, ensuring access to bibliographic resources, study spaces, and technological tools for students, faculty members, administrative staff, and alumni who continue carrying out academic or professional activities during this intersemester period. From June 1 to July 30, the libraries at the Main […]
Santander Faces the Challenge of Diversifying Beyond Oil
The diagnostic from Santander Visión 2050 warns about oil dependency, limited economic diversification, and fiscal vulnerability as key structural challenges for the department’s future development. For decades, oil was one of the main drivers of Santander’s economic growth. Refining activity in Barrancabermeja, royalty revenues, and the economic dynamics linked to the hydrocarbons sector supported regional […]
UIS Board of Trustees highlights historic progress in workforce formalization and university infrastructure
Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to consolidate significant institutional transformations. During the regular session of the Board of Trustees, board members reviewed the progress of faculty and administrative workforce formalization processes and toured the construction site of the new School of Physical-Mechanical Engineering building, one of the most important infrastructure projects currently being carried […]
UIS Research on Tropical Biodiversity Was Presented at a Prominent International Symposium in Italy
Colombia’s tropical biodiversity and its chemical richness took center stage at the 44th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography (ISCC), held in Italy. At the event, Professor Elena Stashenko of the School of Chemistry at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) presented research findings that deepen our understanding of native plant species and their potential for […]
With UIS leadership, the launch of the Catatumbo Higher Education Complex moves forward
The educational transformation of Catatumbo continues to make steady progress. During an interinstitutional meeting held at the headquarters of the Administrative Department of the Presidency of the Republic (DAPRE) in Bogotá, representatives of the National Government, regional authorities, and the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) advanced the final arrangements for the handover and operational launch […]