From Research to Mobility: UIS Develops Technology to Optimize Electricity Use
The search for more efficient alternatives for electric mobility is driving the development of new technologies capable of optimizing energy conversion and use. In this vein, research conducted by Aldo Marcel Rizo Casadiegos, a master’s student in electrical engineering at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), advanced the design and control of an electric mobility […]
Between Cracks, Families and Stories: UIS Engineers Assess Earthquake Damage in Pereira
On the second day of the UIS Pereira Mission, 25 professors, graduates and graduate students from the School of Civil Engineering are conducting specialized inspections in downtown Pereira and speaking with property owners and residents to explain the risks identified. The UIS Pereira Mission is advancing the specialized assessment of buildings affected by the earthquake […]
UIS Holds the 10th Edition of Successful Experiences in the Implementation of ICT in Teaching
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) held the 10th edition of Successful Experiences in the Implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Teaching, an institutional initiative led by the Academic Vice-Rector’s Office that promotes the exchange of knowledge, practices, and lessons learned regarding the use of technology in education and training processes. During the event, […]
UIS participates in international project seeking to bring green energy to crisis-affected areas
From right to left: Prof. Viatcheslav Kafarov, Prof. María Alejandra Mantilla Villalobos, Prof. Julián Ernesto Jaramillo Ibarra, and doctoral student Nicolas Cabrera Ruiz. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is strengthening its participation in international research initiatives by joining the European Union’s HORIZON-MSCA (MSCA – Academic Exchange) project, entitled “Global Network for Advancing Small-Scale Green […]
Faculty Candidates Confirmed for the Election of the Faculty Representative to the Consejo Superior UIS
Following the conclusion of the registration period and verification of compliance with the requirements, the General Secretariat confirmed that professors Edga Mireya Uribe Salamanca and Nectalí Ariza Ariza are the candidates who will participate in the election process for the faculty representative to the Consejo Superior UIS. It should be recalled that Resolution No. 985 […]
A physical therapy professor from the UIS served as a speaker at a major national conference
Professor Carolina Ramírez Ramírez, affiliated with the School of Physical Therapy at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and a member of the Movement, Harmony, and Life (MAV) Research Group, participated as a speaker at the 42nd ASOCIMANO National Congress and the 15th ASCOTEMA National Congress, held recently in Bucaramanga. This conference established itself as […]
Faculty Members from the School of Health Represent the UIS at the 6th ASCUN DAF National University Games for Civil Servants 2026
Participation in women’s and men’s basketball strengthens integration, well-being, and the university spirit of the UIS community. From August 20 to 25, 2026, Barranquilla will host the 6th ASCUN DAF National University Staff Games 2026, an event that brings together staff members from the country’s higher education institutions to promote sports, integration, and university well-being. […]
Student Wellbeing: A Supportive and Caring Space to Begin University Life
Starting university brings new challenges, learning experiences, and responsibilities. To support students throughout this process, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through Student Wellbeing, offers wellbeing pathways and programs designed to promote healthy habits, prevent health risks, and provide support in different areas of health. For this reason, first-year students can benefit from these services, […]
UIS Engineers Begin Inspecting Buildings Damaged by the Earthquake in Pereira
Faculty, alumni, and graduate students from the UIS School of Civil Engineering are already on the ground assessing homes and buildings affected by the August 10 earthquake. The mission, composed of 25 volunteer engineers, is supporting the specialized inspections being conducted in Pereira. UIS engineers in Pereira have already begun inspecting and assessing the structures […]
UIS Saravena campus construction reaches 25% completion, creating new opportunities for young people in Arauca
Construction of the future Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) campus in Saravena has reached 25% completion. The project aims to expand access to higher education for young people in Arauca and strengthen the University’s presence across the region. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to make progress in the development of its future campus […]