Let’s Get to Work! Communities Rate the Impact of Artes para la Paz-UIS in Their Areas as Positive
With the participation of more than 1,000 people, the Arts for Peace Program, operated by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) in the departments of Boyacá, Cesar, Norte de Santander, and Santander, held 50 meetings with communities. The main objective was to exchange opinions and experiences to evaluate the impact this artistic and cultural strategy […]
Closing of the Arts and Humanities Meeting with Indicators, Learnings, and Commitments for Higher Education in the Territories
The development of indicators to measure the impact of higher education in the territories marked the second day of the Regional Meeting of Arts and Humanities of the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories – Phase II, led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). During this session, the work focused on translating the progress […]
Enrollment Opens for Diploma Program in Laboratory Accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Specialized training in the quality and reliability of laboratory results continues to gain importance in the professional field. In this context, enrollment is now open for the Diploma Program in Laboratory Accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017, a theoretical–practical program aimed at strengthening key competencies in the sector. The main objective of the diploma program is for participants […]
The UIS Higher Council approves key agreements that promote quality and institutional transformation
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to advance in its commitment to academic excellence and regional development. In its most recent session, the Higher Council approved a set of strategic initiatives focused on strengthening the teaching staff, improving educational infrastructure, and facilitating access to specialized training programs. One of the central points was the […]
UIS is leading the second phase of a national project to strengthen higher education in the regions
At a meeting held on the UIS Floridablanca campus, the Ministry of National Education and the Industrial University of Santander presented the second phase of the project “Academic Communities That Transform Regions,” a national government initiative aimed at creating spaces for collective action to strengthen the regionalization of higher education. This process includes collaborative workshops […]
Expansion of Higher Education Advances in Cumaribo (Vichada) Following Visit by the Ministry of Education and UIS
Amid complex geographic conditions and with the goal of closing long-standing gaps in access to education, the UIS in Territories program manager, Jorge Villamizar, participated—alongside delegates from the Ministry of National Education—in a technical visit to the municipality of Cumaribo, in the department of Vichada. This area is one of the most remote regions in […]
UIS International Education Conference Opens Debate on AI and Global Challenges
The opening ceremony of the 4th International Education Conference, “Building Futures: Education in the Face of Global Challenges,” organized by the UIS School of Education, was successfully held. During the opening ceremony, Professor Olga Mercedes Álvarez Ojeda, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, highlighted this congress as a valuable opportunity to transform realities and envision, through […]
UIS Radio Stations Relaunch with New Image, Programming, and Digital Experience
A new stage for UIS Radio Stations The UIS Radio Stations (Emisoras UIS) officially announce their relaunch. This initiative aims to renew their image, expand content offerings, and strengthen their connection with audiences. This transformation represents an evolution in their communication approach. The stations maintain their institutional essence while adopting a more modern, accessible, and […]
UIS Graduate Leaves a Mark on Public Health in Quebec, Canada
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its international recognition thanks to the impact of its graduates on global stages. A notable example is Jhon Alexander Montoya Rivillas, a graduate of the Bacteriology and Clinical Laboratory program in 2003, who today stands out as a key figure in public health in Canada. After […]
UISALUD Strengthens Its Institutional Management at Its Second Board of Directors Meeting
The second Board of Directors meeting of 2026 was held in the boardroom of the Specialized Health Unit at the Industrial University of Santander, with all its representatives in attendance. This meeting served as a key forum for reviewing the information to be shared with users regarding the 2025 accountability report and for analyzing the […]