UIS Activa: physical and nutritional assessment to strengthen the health of the university community
Student Welfare at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) runs the UIS Activa program, a strategy aimed at promoting healthy habits through physical and nutritional assessments for members of the university community. The program is mainly carried out in the Faculty of Health. There, users have access to a physical assessment in the gym and […]
Participate in the 8M Academic Forum: a space to highlight the economy that sustains life
As part of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, the School of Law and Political Science at the Industrial University of Santander invites the entire academic community and the general public to participate in the 8M Academic Forum “Visibilizing the economy that sustains life,” a forum for reflection and dialogue on the value of care […]
MoviLab UIS returns to strengthen scientific vocations in Santander
After four years of continuous work in rural institutions in the Santurbán páramo and other rural locations, MoviLab-UIS is embarking on a new phase focused on schools in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area, expanding its impact and consolidating itself as a scientific training strategy for children, young people, and adolescents in the department of Santander. […]
Student representation before the Consejo Académico 2026–2028 to be elected between two candidates
Cristian Díaz Franco and Ciro Ernesto Pérez Vargas have officially registered their candidacies for the Election of the Student Representation before the Consejo Académico for the 2026–2028 term. On Thursday, March 19, voting will take place online from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prior to the election, the candidates will present their proposals and campaign […]
“Gaps that shape the future: educational and employment challenges for young women in Santander”: OMEGS – UIS study
Youth is the stage of life when one’s life plan is defined, but for many young women in Santander, this transition to adulthood is conditioned by educational, employment, and wage barriers that limit their real opportunities for progress. Although they continue to have greater access to higher education than men, they face greater obstacles to […]
With a 96% student retention rate, UIS strengthens its path to academic success.
At a meeting of the Academic Council, the Industrial University of Santander presented its 2025 Academic Report and the strategies that consolidate one of its greatest institutional achievements: student retention. The figures speak for themselves: 96% of students who enroll at the UIS remain and complete their education, while 92% pass their courses. In addition, […]
UIS Launches the 2026 ICT Portfolio to Strengthen Academic Innovation
In accordance with the Policy for Supporting Education through Information and Communication Technologies, the Academic Vice-Rector’s Office of UIS announced the launch of the 2026 ICT Portfolio, a strategy aimed at strengthening teaching and learning processes at the institution. The call invites the university community to review the terms of reference (ToR) and participate in […]
Zootecnia UIS Málaga field trip strengthens learning in semi-intensive dairy systems
The academic field experience allowed students to apply theoretical knowledge on dairy cattle production in real-world conditions, evaluating technical, productive, and economic aspects of the system, thereby strengthening their professional training with a territorial and sustainable approach. On February 21, 2026, students from the Animal Science (Zootecnia) program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander, Málaga […]
IPRED-UIS student receives recognition from the National Palace of Art in Medellín
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrates the recognition awarded to B. Marcell Bohórquez Gualdrón, a fine arts student at the Institute for Regional Outreach and Distance Education (IPRED), by the National Palace of Art and Fashion, one of the country’s most representative cultural institutions. The distinction was awarded in recognition of his outstanding work […]
Bib number distribution for the 35th UIS Athletic Race: key sates announced
Excitement is building in Bucaramanga for the 35th UIS Athletic Race, which will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the UIS Main Campus, as the official bib number distribution gets underway. This crucial step marks the final countdown to one of the region’s most traditional sporting events, organized by the Universidad Industrial de Santander. […]