The UIS took part in Heritage Week 2025 in Bucaramanga
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) hosted part of Heritage Week, organized by the Municipal Institute of Culture and Tourism of Bucaramanga, with the aim of promoting concepts related to heritage in the community, as well as reflecting on the challenges and advances in its preservation in the capital of Santander. “We work to promote, […]
The registration process for cases of academic vulnerability for the 2026-1 cafeteria service is now open.
Attention, students of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS): from Friday, October 3, until October 10, the registration process will be open for the identification of the academically vulnerable group for the 2026-1 cafeteria service. This group is made up of students who, due to family, economic, or social situations, are at risk of losing […]
UIS achieves 30% savings on the purchase of ventilation equipment for the Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research
Thanks to a transparent process involving multiple bidders, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) achieved savings of 30% ($785 million) in the acquisition of mechanical ventilation equipment for laboratories and service areas at the Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. “Three bidders participated in public tender #006 of 2025, which was conducted as […]
Pre-enrolment now open for specialisations in Law at the UIS
The School of Law and Political Science at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) announced the official opening of pre-enrolment for its specialisation programmes in Law, aimed at graduates of the Law programme and professionals in the legal sector interested in continuing their postgraduate academic training. This new call for applications offers specialisations in Labour […]
UIS graduate proposes video games as a new art form at national philosophy forum
Philosopher Jesús David Carrero Hernández, a graduate of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), will participate in the Alonso Corrales Hernández National Philosophy Forum, which will take place on 21, 22 and 23 October at the University of Cartagena. At the event, he will present a paper in which he poses a provocative and timely […]
UIS leads international meeting “Bridges in Science” to strengthen research
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) hosted the International Meeting “Bridges in Science,” organized by the Erasmus El Bongó Physics Project, with the aim of discussing the challenges and opportunities of internationalizing research and advanced training. “The objective of this meeting is to join forces with universities in Latin America and Europe to strengthen research […]
The country’s first radio astronomy observatory ‘beats’ at the heart of the PTG
Did you know that celestial objects and astrophysical phenomena emitted in the universe are studied from Piedecuesta? In the heart of the Guatiguará Technology Park (PTG) of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), the consolidation of Colombia’s first radio astronomy observatory is progressing, a milestone for national science. The project, led by the Electronic Control […]
Academic communities gather in Medellín to transform territories through social sciences
With the presence of academics, social leaders, and representatives from the public, business, and student sectors, the National Meeting on Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information began at the University of Antioquia. This is the third event within the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories, an initiative of the Ministry of National Education carried out by […]
With the Hearts in Motion event, UISALUD celebrated World Heart Day.
During World Heart Day, the Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander, UISALUD, held the Hearts in Motion event for its users, with the aim of promoting healthy habits and lifestyles as protective factors against noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, which are highly prevalent and represent one of the leading causes of morbidity […]
UIS reactivates its Institutional Symphonic Band with talented students and teachers
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrates the rebirth of its Institutional Symphonic Band, an artistic group with a long university tradition that is now taking on a new lease of life thanks to the commitment of the School of Music and Arts and the Cultural Directorate. This project, approved by the Higher Council, joins […]