Students Will Elect Their Representation to the Consejo de la Facultad de Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas
Armando José Sánchez Castilla, a Ingeniería Civil student, and Frankin Giovanni Gómez Gómez, an Ingeniería Industrial student, are the candidates participating in the election process for student representation before the Consejo de la Facultad de Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas. It is worth noting that on May 7, a forum organized by the Faculty Council is scheduled to […]
A UIS student will represent Colombia at a global marching band event in Brazil
UIS student Andrés Felipe Jiménez del Río was selected to join an international youth orchestra that will participate in this major symphonic band event in Brazil. The talent, discipline, and international reach of students at the Industrial University of Santander continue to shine on the global stage. On this occasion, Andrés Felipe Jiménez del Río, […]
The regional meetings of Phase II of the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories begin
With the aim of continuing to strengthen higher education in Colombia from a territorial perspective, the Industrial University of Santander continues to lead the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories, an initiative of Colombia’s Ministry of National Education. The first regional meeting will take place on April 16 and 17 at the UIS Floridablanca campus […]
MinTIC drives Colombia 5.0 at UIS: Bucaramanga experiences the digital revolution with AI and innovation
The Industrial University of Santander becomes the heart of innovation in Colombia with the development of Colombia 5.0, an event led by MinTIC and one of the most important gatherings in the country’s technology ecosystem. During April 15 and 16, hundreds of attendees—including students, entrepreneurs, experts, and citizens—are taking part in an agenda that brings […]
CENIVAM is now accepting registrations for two workshop courses that combine science, nature, and innovation
The CENIVAM Center of Excellence at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) has opened registration for two in-person workshop courses designed to enhance knowledge of biodiversity, natural ingredients, and applied innovation processes. These are “Colors of Nature” and “Aromatic Plants & Essential Oils,” two educational programs designed for the university community, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and the […]
UIS Researchers Reveal the Impact of the Zika Virus on Child Neurodevelopment
The study, titled “Maternal Zika virus exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes: A longitudinal study of preschool children in the ZIKAlliance Colombian Cohort,” was published on April 13, 2026, in the journal PLoS One. The research was led by an interdisciplinary team from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), including researchers Víctor Herrera, María Consuelo Miranda, Anyela […]
Three Candidates Participate in the Election of Student Representation to the Consejo Académico
After verifying compliance with the requirements, the Universidad Industrial de Santander confirmed the final list of candidates who will participate in the election of student representation to the Academic Council for the 2026–2028 term, following the closing of registrations last Friday, April 10. Accordingly, the students Esteban Yesid Puerta Corzo, Daniel Eduardo Naranjo Garzón, and […]
The UIS Academic Council is making progress on the regulations for the Faculty Tenure Plan
At a meeting held this Tuesday, the UIS Academic Council reviewed the regulations governing the Faculty Regularization Plan, Decree 0391 of 2025, a national government initiative aimed at strengthening the faculty at public universities through permanent appointments. The process, which has already passed the diagnostic phase, is now entering its implementation stage. This was explained […]
The UIS approved the creation of a Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences
In a key step toward strengthening scientific research in the region, the UIS Academic Council approved the creation of the Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences, an academic initiative that brings together the efforts of the five schools within the Faculty of Health. The director of the School of Microbiology, Mayra Alejandra Machuca Pérez, emphasized […]
Water Resource Management in Santander: Challenges Amid Abundance
Santander has historically been recognized as a region with abundant water resources. Its moorlands, high-Andean forests, wetlands, and a complex river system have sustained the department’s economic and social development for decades. In the current context, however, ensuring the long-term sustainability of this resource has become a strategic challenge. According to the assessment by the […]