UIS professor receives Award for Excellence for her commitment to coexistence and education for peace

The School of Law and Political Science at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrates the recognition given to Professor Carolina Isabel Montes Perea, who received the Award for Excellence for her educational project “Coexistence and Sustainable Development,” developed at the Claveriano Bilingüe Fe y Alegría Educational Institution and presented by the Bucaramanga Chamber of […]

UIS in the Territories: the university that crosses borders and transforms lives

Estudiantes UIS en Territorios

he expansion of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) into the regions was one of the main topics discussed during the Superior Council meeting held on October 17, where the institution reaffirmed its commitment to social transformation and creating opportunities for young Colombians. Thanks to the #UISenTerritorios strategy, UIS continues to bring quality higher education […]

New UIS Superior Council Agreement streamlines academic procedures and brings decisions closer to students

Estudiantes UIS

The Universidad Indsutrial de Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its efficient and participatory management model. The Superior Council approved Agreement No. 045 of 2025, a measure that redefines decision-making levels in undergraduate academic procedures, granting greater autonomy to schools, departments, and faculties. This step marks a significant advance in the modernization of academic management, allowing […]

Aula Máxima de Ciencias, a heritage auditorium that has adapted to the passage of time

The Aula Máxima de Ciencias was commissioned in 1964. It was designed by the architect Mario Pilonieta González and the builder was the engineer José Rafael Olalla. Although it was originally called the Physics Auditorium and was designed with cinema projection in mind, according to architect Pilonieta, from that moment on it became the university’s […]

UIS stands out at the 10th International Engineering Open

The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) stands out as an organizing member of the 10th International Engineering Open, an academic and business event held at the Neomundo Convention and Events Center. This meeting brings together students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from all branches of engineering in Bucaramanga who are interested in updating their knowledge, sharing experiences, […]

Golden participation by the UIS in the VI ASPU National Games

El podio general de los juegos.

The participation of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) in the VI National Sports, Cultural, and Recreational Games of the University Professors’ Union Association (ASPU) was golden. In the sporting arena, the UIS branch was crowned overall champion with a total of 25 medals: 15 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze. In terms of organization, […]

The UIS is the epicentre of historical thought with the History School Colloquium

This week, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) becomes the main stage for historical analysis and reflection, with a new edition of the History School Colloquium, an academic space that has established itself as a meeting point for the dissemination of historical knowledge produced at the institution and other centres of thought in the country. […]

CNA academic panel begins evaluation for accreditation renewal of the UIS Specialization in Ophthalmology program

The external evaluation visit by Lina Valero Viancha, the academic representative appointed by the National Accreditation Council (CNA), began in the Rector’s Council Chamber at the Industrial University of Santander, with the aim of renewing the accreditation of the Specialization in Ophthalmology program. This process demonstrates the University’s ongoing commitment to academic quality and the […]

UIS unveils “Axis Vitae”: a monument that unites science, art, and life

Axis Vitae

At the heart of the Academic and Scientific Complex for Research in Health and Life Sciences, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) officially unveiled its new symbol: Axis Vitae (Axis of Life) — a monumental sculpture that embodies the union of science, art, and knowledge. The piece, conceived by architect and sculptor Juan José Cobos […]

UIS holds International Subsurface Energy Resources Week

Profesor Emiliano Ariza León hablando a los asistentes al evento

The third edition of International Subsurface Energy Resources Week aims to provide a strategic space for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices, promoting active collaboration between academia, industry, and the public sector to address the challenges of the country’s energy transition. This edition will place special emphasis on entrepreneurship with innovation applied to […]