The UIS is moving forward with the proposal to establish the Office of the Vice President for Student Well-being
The effort to build a university that places people and their holistic development at the center continues to move forward at the Industrial University of Santander. As part of this initiative, the Academic Council reviewed the progress made on the proposal to create the Office of the Vice President for Well-being, an initiative that seeks […]
UIS Medical Students Participated in the 13th Pan-American Congress of Pediatrics and Neonatology
An academic paper on hypoplastic left heart syndrome in newborns received very positive feedback for addressing a topic that has been little explored in Colombian scientific literature. Medical students participated in the XIII Pan-American Congress of Pediatrics and Neonatology, held recently in Cartagena, where they presented a comprehensive review on the clinical recognition, stabilization, and […]
UIS Opens Its Doors to Prospective College Students with the “Imagina ser UIS 2026” Academic Fair
Over the course of three days, 11th-grade students will be able to explore the academic offerings of the Industrial University of Santander, learn about its wellness services, and discover new possibilities for shaping their future. With the goal of introducing young people to higher education and supporting them as they choose their professional future, UIS […]
UIS to Host Health Fairs Offering Free Services and Vaccinations to the Community
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its Student Welfare Office, School of Nursing, and Proinapsa Institute, in partnership with FOSCAL Clinic and the Bucaramanga Health Institute (ISABU), will hold health fairs on Tuesday, October 20, and Thursday, October 22, offering healthcare services to members of the university community. These initiatives aim to strengthen health […]
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Learns About the UIS Model for Providing Solutions from the Regions
Connecting science with the needs of society is one of the priorities of the Industrial University of Santander. To learn how this goal is being achieved, César Darío Guerrero Santander, Minciencias’s Deputy Minister of Talent and Social Appropriation of Knowledge, visited the Guatiguará Technology Park, located in Piedecuesta, Santander. The visit provided an opportunity to […]
Office of the Vice President for Research and Outreach Launches a Course-Workshop to Prepare Proposals with Funding Potential
Researchers at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will be able to strengthen their Science, Technology, and Innovation (CTeI) proposals and prepare them for future funding opportunities through the course-workshop “CTeI Royalties: Develop Your Project,” led by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (VIE). Registration will remain open until October 21. […]
Humanities Building II Takes Center Stage in the New Episode of “Vive el Patrimonio UIS”
The ninth episode of Vive el Patrimonio: A Decade of Transformation explores the Humanities II Building at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), a project recognized with the 2024 Pan American Architecture Biennial of Quito Award and ArchDaily’s 2026 Building of the Year Award in the Education category. The Humanities II Building at the Industrial […]
Nutrition Professors Receive Recognition for Their Academic and Scientific Careers
The Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Food Sciences awarded honorable mentions to professors Óscar Fernando Herrán Falla and Alberto Ángel Martín, affiliated with the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, in recognition of their academic and scientific contributions in the fields of nutritional epidemiology, dietetics, and omics. The School of Health highlights the honors awarded by […]
Building, Creating, and Transforming: Students from the Metropolitan Area Explore Science and Engineering
The STEM MóviLab-UIS project brought the Future Builders workshop to students from educational institutions in Bucaramanga. This initiative fosters creative thinking, teamwork, and skill development among high school students, encouraging their interest in science and engineering. Building an idea, sharing it with others, and turning it into a solution. This was part of the experience […]
Study Reveals That 3 Out of 10 Patients with a Cerebral Infarction Have Chagas Disease
n Santander, one of the regions of Colombia where Chagas disease has historically been most prevalent, infection with the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite continues to silently claim victims. Although for years this disease was associated solely with heart or digestive system problems, research conducted by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) raises a critical warning: Chagas […]