HUS, Closer to Official Recognition as a University Hospital
Historical Context In 2005, the Santander University Hospital (HUS) was established by departmental ordinance as a public institution under departmental jurisdiction and the main hub of the network providing medium- and high-complexity health services in northeastern Colombia. Since its creation 21 years ago, the HUS has remained steadfast in its goal of achieving recognition as […]
The Countdown Begins for CreActiva 2026-1 at UIS Floridablanca
This Friday, May 22, a new edition of CreActiva will take place. CreActiva is the academic and cultural platform that, at the end of each semester, promotes collaborative work, the development of innovative projects, and the integration of science, art, and creativity on the UIS Floridablanca campus. On this occasion, students from the Cultural and […]
Parque Universidad UIS Málaga, a historical landmark for higher education in Colombia
Excitement, applause, and regional pride filled the atmosphere this Friday during the official inauguration of the UIS Málaga University Park, a project that now stands as a symbol of educational transformation for the García Rovira province, Santander, and northeastern Colombia. With the presence of the President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro Urrego; the Minister of […]
UIS Professor to Represent Colombia at ISCAR 2026
UIS Professor to Represent Colombia at ISCAR 2026. Researcher Nelson Rodríguez López will participate in Brazil in an international symposium on climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. Professor Nelson Rodríguez López, from the School of Biology at the Faculty of Sciences of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), will participate in the 1st International Symposium on […]
UIS hosted an academic visit from students at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia
Students from UPTC paid an academic visit to UIS to learn about educational management and student support strategies led by the Academic Excellence System (SEA-UIS). The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomed ninth-semester students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychopedagogy with an Emphasis on Educational Counseling program at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia […]
Professor from the School of Physical Therapy Receives Recognition at the First Congress on Research and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Carolina Ramírez Ramírez, a professor at the School of Physical Therapy and a researcher with the Movement, Harmony, and Life (MAV) group, won second place in the oral presentation category at the First International Congress on Musculoskeletal Research and Physical Therapy, held on May 8 and 9 in Bogotá. The event, organized by the Faculty […]
Nicolás Fernando Martínez is the new Student Representative to the Academic Council for the 2026–2028 term
With 1,448 votes (38.6%), Nicolás Fernando Martínez Sandoval was elected as the Student Representative to the Academic Council for the 2026–2028 term. The vote verification process took place this Thursday, May 14, at 4:06 p.m., in the presence of the Electoral Committee, observers, and candidates, through the Teams platform. A total of 3,749 voters participated […]
Málaga joins Colombia’s educational elite: UIS opens Its mega university campus this friday
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) will officially open the doors of its new campus in Málaga this Friday, May 15. The modern university complex was designed to expand access to public higher education and strengthen regional development in northeastern Colombia. The inauguration of this new infrastructure will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will mark […]
CONECTATECH Completes Its Strategic Support Phase for Business Development in Santander
Companies in Santander strengthened their capacity for growth, innovation, and competitive edge thanks to CONECTATECH, an initiative developed under the cooperation agreement between the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Korea Technology Park Association (KTPA), aimed at establishing the Guatiguará Technology Park as a benchmark for innovation, technology transfer, and […]
UIS has been granted a new national permit that will strengthen biodiversity research for the next 10 years
Scientific research at the Industrial University of Santander takes a strategic step forward in the study and conservation of biodiversity. After successfully completing the process with the National Environmental Licensing Authority, the institution officially obtained the new Institutional Collection Framework Permit, granted by Resolution No. 001220 of April 24, 2026, corresponding to file RCM0004-00-2026. With […]