UIS Graduate Receives International Award for Her Contribution to Women’s Cardiovascular Health
In recognition of her outstanding career, leadership, and commitment to promoting cardiovascular health on an international level, Johanna Contreras, a UIS physician and cardiology specialist, was honored for her international leadership and for spearheading initiatives that are now impacting the lives of women in more than 27 countries in the Americas. Dr. Contreras was awarded […]
You can now check your results! UIS releases the list of admitted students for Bucaramanga on-campus undergraduate programs for 2026-2
The wait is over for thousands of applicants. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) released the admission results for the second semester of 2026 on Friday, June 26, allowing prospective students to find out whether they have secured a place at one of Colombia’s most prestigious public universities. A total of 3,933 applicants registered for […]
2026 National Writing Competition: Ministry of Education and UIS Invite Colombians to Write “Stories of Peace”
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), in partnership with Colombia’s Ministry of National Education, invites students, teachers, school administrators, families, and other members of the country’s educational community to participate in the 2026 National Writing Competition, whose central theme this year is “Stories of Peace.” The initiative seeks to promote writing as a tool for […]
UIS specialists are calling on patients with microtia to participate in an ear reconstruction project in Santander
Children, adolescents, and adults from Bucaramanga and the various municipalities of Santander who have been diagnosed with microtia will be able to participate in a program led by specialists in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Industrial University of Santander, aimed at evaluating them and potentially enrolling them in an ear reconstruction project. The initiative […]
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 […]