Santander Governor’s Office, HUS and UIS Join Forces to Transform Facilities and Strengthen Healthcare in Santander
The joint efforts of the Santander Governor’s Office, the Santander University Hospital (ESE Hospital Universitario de Santander – HUS), and the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) have resulted in new facilities designed to promote the well-being and education of those preparing to pursue careers in the healthcare field. The three institutions officially opened the new […]
UISALUD Board Reviews Management Progress and Strategies to Address High-Cost Healthcare
The management report as of September 30, 2026, and the analysis of strategies related to high-cost healthcare were among the key topics discussed during a session of the UISALUD Board. During the meeting, participants addressed issues affecting the Unit’s operations and proposed actions to strengthen communication with users and promote more appropriate use of healthcare […]
UIS Central Library Participates in the 2026 National Emergency Response Drill
To strengthen the preparedness and emergency response capabilities of the university community, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) conducted an earthquake evacuation drill at the Central Library on its Main Campus. Students and staff took part in the exercise, evaluating evacuation routes, assembly points, and emergency response procedures. The activity is part of the Emergency […]
Eureka 2026 will bring together leaders in entrepreneurship, science, and content creation
At Eureka 2026, you’ll learn how to build a business, what decisions drive its growth, and how to tackle the challenges of entrepreneurship. Next Wednesday, October 28, the UIS Emprende entrepreneurship summit will bring together entrepreneurs, creators, and experts who will share their experiences during a virtual event that is free and open to the […]
UIS Opens Enrollment for the Specialization in Maintenance Management in Barranquilla
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is expanding access to postgraduate education in Barranquilla, offering professionals an opportunity to strengthen their management skills and take on strategic responsibilities within their organizations. The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its postgraduate academic offerings, has opened enrollment in Barranquilla, Atlántico, for the Specialization in Maintenance Management, a […]
Research from the School of Nutrition and Dietetics Shines at IICTA 2026
Yohan Adrián Ruiz Guadrón, a 10th-semester student in Nutrition and Dietetics, represented the UIS at the “6th International Congress on Research and Innovation in Food Engineering, Science, and Technology,” held recently in Bogotá, Colombia. During the event, the student presented the paper “Effect of Aloe Vera as an Edible Coating on Extending the Shelf Life […]
UIS Connected Santander to the Global Forefront of Cancer Cell Therapy
Over the course of three days, researchers from Chile, Switzerland, Germany, and Colombia shared the latest advances in immunotherapy and adoptive cell therapy with 35 students. The event resulted in new international partnerships for the university. UIS hosted the advanced course on immuno-oncology and cell therapy. The initiative, led by the Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences […]
Registration for the workshop “CTeI Grants: Develop Your Project” closes today
Registration for the course-workshop “CTeI Royalties: Develop Your Project” will remain open through today, October 21. This initiative, organized by the UIS Office of the Vice President for Research and Outreach, aims to strengthen proposal development and prepare participants for future funding calls from the General Royalties System (SGR). The training, aimed specifically at university […]
Nutrition and Dietetics Strengthens Its International Reach with a Visit from a Mexican Researcher
As part of its strategies to promote internationalization and strengthen academic and scientific relationships, the School of Nutrition and Dietetics welcomed Professor Ana Laura Isabel de la Garza Hernández, a scholar from Monterrey, Mexico, recognized for her international research career and her role as a founding member of the International Nutrometics Network (RIN22). Her visit […]
UIS Strengthens the Exchange of Best Practices for More Inclusive Higher Education
Representatives from the UNAB, UDES and UNIOC visited the Central Campus to learn about its institutional services and best practices that have established the university as a mentor institution in the Student Well-Being pillar of Colombia’s inclusive higher education initiative. The visit took place the National Strategy for Strengthening Public and Private Higher Education in […]