The UIS, a hub for academic debate on criminal and correctional law

The 2026 National Conference on Criminal and Penitentiary Law has begun, dedicated to sharing research findings aimed at analyzing and finding solutions to the challenges facing penitentiary systems through presentations and panel discussions. This event, which brings together nearly 300 participants, including national and international attendees, is organized by the School of Law and Political […]
Read, share, and discover: The UIS Library invites you to celebrate Book Day

The Central Library of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) has scheduled a series of activities to commemorate World Book Day this Thursday, April 23—a date that pays tribute to the legacy of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the renowned Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, author of works such as *La Galatea* and *Don Quijote de […]
STEM-MóviLab arrives in the village of Acapulco (Girón) to foster an interest in science among middle school students

Bringing science and engineering into the classroom is the goal of the UIS MóviLab initiative in public schools, a strategy that continues to be implemented in educational institutions across Santander, promoting hands-on learning experiences for high school students. As part of this initiative, the Experimental Kit was delivered to the Miguel Sánchez Hinestrosa Institute in […]
UIS strengthens its presence at FILBO with an editorial offering that connects science, culture, and society

The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is participating in the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBO) with a robust editorial proposal that brings together the latest in its academic and scientific production, reaffirming the role of the book as an essential vehicle for the circulation of knowledge. From its stand, the institution presents a catalog that […]
Puno Ardila, former cultural director and former head of Publications at UIS, honored at the Bogotá International Book Fair

Amid the literary buzz that each year turns the Bogotá International Book Fair into the cultural heart of the country, there are names that do not arrive as novelties, but as legacies. This Thursday, April 23, one of them will take the stage bearing the weight of an entire life devoted to language, music, and […]
STATEMENT FROM THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL – Faculty call for applications

Within the framework of the agreements signed between the National Government and labor unions, formalized through Decree 391 of 2025, and in accordance with the provisions of Agreement No. 022 of 2026 issued by the Superior Council, the Academic Council of the Industrial University of Santander reports progress related to the recognition and dignification of […]
Professors and Tutors Will Elect Their Representation to the Consejo del IPRED

Erika Julieth Serrano Rodríguez, Jorge Alberto Solano Marcixgclia, Javier Quecho Mogollón, and Jeder De Jesús Banquez Julio are the candidates participating in the election process for the representation before the Consejo del Instituto de Proyección Regional y Educación a Distancia, IPRED The election was called through Resolution No. 502 dated April 8, 2026, and will […]
UIS Study Centers were equipped with new supplies to support student well-being

With the aim of improving the academic and well-being conditions for its students, the Industrial University of Santander delivered new equipment to the study centers of various schools, as part of an effort to enhance these essential spaces within university life. The event, led by the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, […]
The UIS is holding a faculty recruitment drive and a call for applications for professorships to strengthen its faculty

As a result of Tuesday’s meeting, the UIS Academic Council gave the “green light” to two key initiatives aimed at strengthening its faculty: the launch of a faculty recruitment process under the Formalization Plan and a call for applications to expand the pool of eligible tenured professors. According to the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, […]
Carlos Gaviria Díaz Legal Clinic Achieves Landmark Ruling: Ministry of Health Must Regulate Comprehensive Care for Victims of Gender-Based Violence

UIS Legal Clinic achieves landmark ruling on care for victims of gender-based violence The Gender Line of the Carlos Gaviria Díaz Legal Clinic at the School of Law and Political Science of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) has secured a landmark ruling that sets a key precedent for the protection of women’s rights in […]