UIS Research Aims to Reveal the Molecular Profile of Head and Neck Cancer in Patients
By analyzing genetic alterations present in Colombian patients, a research project conducted at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) aims to advance toward a more precise understanding of this type of cancer and lay the groundwork for more personalized treatments. What happens to a person’s genes when they develop head and neck cancer? Answering this […]
Icfes reschedules Saber Pro and Saber TyT exams for October 18
The decision responds to the national emergency caused by the earthquake and damage to some testing sites. Students will be able to check their new test assignments starting October 2. Students at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) who are scheduled to take the Saber Pro and Saber TyT exams should take note of an […]
87 municipalities, one Santander: the challenge of bridging regional divides
Regional disparities in Santander reveal profound differences among its 87 municipalities. Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja concentrate population, services, and economic activity, while rural areas face challenges in connectivity, basic services, and opportunity creation. The “Santander Vision 2050” assessment addresses this challenge and asks: How can we move toward a more balanced department by 2050? Santander is […]
Juan Pablo Cardona Jaramillo Wins the 23rd National Piano Competition
On the evening of Tuesday, August 18, the piano once again took center stage in a night where talent, sensitivity, and music came together at Teatro Santander. There, Colombian pianist and composer Juan Pablo Cardona Jaramillo was crowned the winner of the professional category at the 23rd edition of the National Piano Competition. Cardona Jaramillo […]
UIS Support Grant Available to Student Mothers and Fathers Who Are Heads of Household
Being a mother or father who is the head of a household while pursuing a university degree involves significant academic, family, and financial responsibilities. For this reason, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Student Welfare Office, has opened the 2026-II support grant application process for student mothers and fathers who are heads of […]
Call for UIS Student Residences 2026-II Now Open
UIS students interested in applying for a place in the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) Student Residences may find this information useful. From August 19 to 23, Student Welfare Services is accepting applications for the selection process for students seeking admission to the Student Residences located on the Central Campus and at the Downtown Campus. […]
UIS Graduate Rafael Enrique Fragozo Named New Director General of the UPME
With the aim of supporting the national government in planning and formulating policies related to the country’s mining and energy sectors, Rafael Enrique Fragozo, a graduate of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), was appointed as the new director general of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME). Fragoso holds a degree in electrical engineering […]
ICONTEC Gives Favorable Assessment for UIS to Maintain ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) received a favorable assessment for maintaining its Quality Management System certification under the NTC ISO 9001:2015 standard, following the external follow-up audit conducted by the Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC). During the audit closing session, lead auditor Oscar Julián Porras, together with Jim Alexander Moreno and […]
UIS graduate, César Darío Guerrero Santander, appointed Vice Minister of Talent and Social Appropriation of Knowledge
His appointment recognizes a career spanning nearly three decades devoted to teaching, research, innovation, and scientific development in Santander and throughout Colombia. Science and technology in Colombia now have a new leader with roots in Santander and academic training at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). Systems engineer César Darío Guerrero Santander, a UIS graduate, […]
Professors to Elect Their Representative to the Consejo Superior: Candidate Registration Now Open
Registration for the election of the faculty representative to the Consejo Superior, convened through Resolution No. 985 of 2026, will be open from Tuesday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. until Monday, August 24, at 4:00 p.m. Faculty members interested in submitting their candidacy, in accordance with the General Statute, must belong to the academic rank […]