UIS participated in French pedagogical conference
The Journée Pédagogique Cogiler 2025 had the participation of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, through the representation of Professor Edga Mireya Uribe Salamanca, attached to the School of Languages of the UIS and president of the Colombian Association of French Teachers (ACOLPROF). This high-level academic event, organized by Cogiler and supported by the French Embassy […]
Ceiba barrigona seeds sown by students at the UIS Malaga Campus germinate
With hope and environmental commitment, the seeds of ceiba barrigona, a native and endemic species of the region that is currently in danger of extinction, begin to germinate in the nursery of the UIS Malaga Campus. The initiative is led by students of the Forestry Engineering program, who decided to plant them as part of […]
UIS Chemical Engineers participate in a labor day of the Dominican company Quala
Graduates of the School of Chemical Engineering of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) had the opportunity to participate in a labor recruitment day organized in conjunction with the multinational company Quala, from the Dominican Republic. This event, promoted by the Directorate of External Relations of the UIS, sought to connect local talent with one […]
Yellow fever, how many doses of the biologic should each person have?
Yellow fever is an infectious disease, preventable by vaccination, which is transmitted to humans by infected vectors, mainly of the genus Aedes and Haemagogus. This disease is endemic in tropical regions of Latin America and Africa, and has no specific treatment. According to the latest epidemiological bulletin issued by the Ministry of Health and Social […]
School of Nutrition and Dietetics performs imposition of symbols to its students
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics, developed the ceremony of imposition of symbols, to students of 9 and 10 semester, as a badge of commitment to the beginning as professionals in their university practices. An adipometer (an instrument that measures the thickness of the skin folds to calculate the percentage of body fat) and an […]
Ophthalmology resident presented research work at an international event
Laura Duarte, resident of the Ophthalmology Specialization, attached to the Department of Surgery of the School of Medicine, participated in the IX World Cornea Congress, held in Washington, United States. This is an international event organized by the Cornea Society, which brings together specialists in cornea, refractive surgery and ocular surface diseases. This academic event, […]
¡Que viva la música! by Andrés Caicedo, in Lectura sin fin this April 25
As part of the commemoration of the Book and Reading Day, there will be a cultural day to read live the novel ‘¡Que viva la música!’, by Andrés Caicedo. The activity, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will go until 5:00 p.m., will be held at Alumni Café, located in Casona La Perla. This […]
UIS strengthens strategic ties with the Australian Embassy
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) received the visit of the Australian Ambassador, Anna Chrisp, in a meeting that sought to strengthen the strategic alliance with Australian universities and foster collaboration in key areas such as sustainable mining and renewable energy. During her visit, new agreements were announced that expand academic mobility opportunities, allowing UIS […]
UIS alumni companies among the 15 Small Giants highlighted by Forbes Colombia
Forbes Colombia recently presented the list of the ‘15 Small Giants of Colombia’, a selection of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from different regions of the country that have had a remarkable growth in the last year and whose business models stand out for their potential for business scalability. This list includes two brands […]
Profesora UIS recibió reconocimiento por su contribución a la francofonía en Colombia
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Caldas, in Manizales, awarded the professor in the area of foreign languages at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), Edga Mireya Uribe Salamanca, a recognition for her valuable work in strengthening the French-speaking world in Colombia.This was held at the University of Caldas as part […]