The UIS Humanities Building wins two international awards and raises Colombia’s profile
Imagine walking across the UIS central campus and looking up. There it is, standing tall, bright, and impressive. Now imagine that the building you see every day is considered one of the best in the world in educational architecture. The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is celebrating a historic achievement: the Humanities building has received […]
35 young people from public schools in Floridablanca begin university education at the UIS through educational coordination
During a visit to the Floridablanca campus, the municipal secretary of education, Diego Jaimes Porras, spent time with the students who began their studies this semester in the Cultural and Creative Business Administration program.
The UIS Socorro Campus strengthens student well-being with the Listening Center
The Socorro Campus continues to strengthen student well-being and retention by resuming the Listening Center sessions, a space for psychosocial support that promotes active listening, empathy, and emotional management within the university community. The initiative is carried out through individual and group meetings that allow students to express their concerns and receive professional guidance. The […]
UIS Málaga fully complies with student petition and strengthens equipment in temporary facilities
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), at its Málaga campus, delivered the items requested by students in a petition submitted to Rector Hernán Porras. The institutional management made it possible to fulfill 100% of the requirements outlined in the document, consolidating an effective dialogue process between the Rector’s Office and the university community. Among the […]
The UIS reveals itself in images with 103 historical photographs that narrate its history and evolution
“Image, Time, and Memory” is the new photography exhibition that invites the community to explore the institutional history of the UIS through the visual archive of the Communications Department. Through 103 historical images, the public will be able to recognize academic processes, campus transformations, and everyday scenes that reflect the social and cultural evolution of […]
Participate in the AI and Law Colloquium: the UIS opens a space for debate on the regulation of artificial intelligence in Colombia
The School of Law and Political Science invites the academic and legal communities, as well as society at large, to participate in the AI and Law Colloquium, a permanent, open, hybrid, and free academic space for analyzing the multidimensional repercussions of artificial intelligence (AI) on contemporary society and the way in which the law imagines, […]
“Reading to take care of yourself,” the collection that promotes emotional well-being at UIS
“Read to take care of yourself” is the name of the special collection that reactivated the Satellite Library located in the Student Welfare building on the Central Campus of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). In this space, students can access more than 200 copies of works by world-renowned authors, focused on well-being and mental […]
UIS wins ArchDaily’s 2026 Building of the Year Award in the Education category
With institutional pride and the support of thousands of votes, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) was recognized as the winner of the 2026 Building of the Year Award, granted by ArchDaily in the Education category—one of the most important architecture prizes worldwide. Architecture that transforms learning Architects Daniel Bonilla and Marcela Albornoz designed the […]
From UIS to global science: the trajectory of José Cediel Becerra
In San Vicente de Chucurí, the story of José Cediel Becerra began—a scientist who transformed the curiosity of his childhood into a vocation for understanding the microscopic world. From this municipality in Santander, his academic and personal path led him across borders and to dedicate his work to one of the most urgent challenges in […]
Santander Prospective Vision 2050: from diagnostic collection to strategic architecture
Phase II will consolidate in 2026 the scenarios, indicators, and guidelines that will guide regional development toward 2050. After a year of regional outreach, social dialogue, and academic validation, the Santander Vision 2050 project led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) enters a decisive stage in 2026: transforming the information gathered in the region […]