Engineer with UIS Accreditation Takes Over as Acting President of Ecopetrol
Following a decision by Ecopetrol’s Board of Directors, Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, an electrical engineer from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), has been appointed acting president of the company. He assumes leadership of the company after serving as executive vice president of Hydrocarbons since October 2024 and vice president of Exploration, Development, and Production […]
Victories that make us proud! UIS celebrates key wins at Ascun 2026
Emotion, talent, and discipline took center stage at the Ascun 2026 Sports Games – Zonal Phase, where the men’s futsal and women’s volleyball teams from Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) secured important victories that strengthen the university’s sporting spirit. Men’s Futsal: character and efficiency on the court With a solid and strategic performance, the men’s […]
UIS strengthens its presence in the Orinoquía: handover act signed for the Renewable Energy Research Center in Vichada
In a key step toward strengthening higher education and research in the Colombian Orinoquía region, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and the Government of Vichada signed the official handover and receipt act for the property where the Renewable Energy Research Center (CINER) will operate in the municipality of Puerto Carreño. The document was signed […]
UISALUD Will Present Its Report on April 30, 2026
Next Thursday, April 30, the Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander (UISALUD) will present a detailed report on quality management, health risk, health promotion, health insurance, and other related topics. The event will take place in the Main Auditorium of the Scientific Complex for Research in Health and Life Sciences – School […]
UISALUD’s “De todo corazón” program returns in 2026, stronger than ever
UISALUD invites all its users and the general public to participate in the first workshop of 2026 for the “De todo corazón” program, which will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Casona La Perla, located on the UIS main campus. During this event, attendees will enjoy a varied […]
UISALUD marked World Health Day with a prevention and education event
On April 7, the Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander (UISALUD) held a comprehensive event focused on education, prevention, and community engagement in observance of World Health Day. The event, held at the Unit’s facilities, was organized under the slogan “Together for health, let’s support science” and brought together patients and staff […]
Carlos Andrés and David Fernando: UIS students crossing borders on their way to Germany
Excitement is running through the halls of the Industrial University of Santander. This time, it’s not just any achievement—it’s proof that dreams, when supported by discipline and guidance, can reach as far as Germany. Two Mechanical Engineering students, Carlos Andrés Ortiz Castellanos and David Fernando Herrán Fonseca, have been selected as beneficiaries of the prestigious […]
Student Wellness marked World Health Day with a talk on comprehensive sexuality
The Student Wellness Office at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) commemorated World Health Day with a talk titled “How to Live a Healthy Sexuality,” led by Bernardo Useche Aldana, a psychologist and Ph.D. in human sexuality who has dedicated his career to the study of sexual health from a holistic perspective. During his presentation, […]
Violence Is Also Digital
Both women and men continue to face greater risks online, as confirmed by a study from the Santander Observatory on Women and Gender Equality. Cybercrimes have become a form of violent, discriminatory, and harmful behavior. They occur via social media, email, or digital platforms, disproportionately affecting women. In 2024, in Santander, at least 52 out […]
UIS launches early call for Saber Pro and TyT 2026-2 exams
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Academic Excellence System (SEA), has issued an urgent call to the student community to participate in the Saber Pro and TyT 2026-2 examination process, whose schedule presents significant changes this year. According to information provided by ICFES, the process timeline will begin much earlier than usual, requiring […]