The UIS Higher Council approves key agreements that promote quality and institutional transformation
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to advance in its commitment to academic excellence and regional development. In its most recent session, the Higher Council approved a set of strategic initiatives focused on strengthening the teaching staff, improving educational infrastructure, and facilitating access to specialized training programs. One of the central points was the […]
UIS is leading the second phase of a national project to strengthen higher education in the regions
At a meeting held on the UIS Floridablanca campus, the Ministry of National Education and the Industrial University of Santander presented the second phase of the project “Academic Communities That Transform Regions,” a national government initiative aimed at creating spaces for collective action to strengthen the regionalization of higher education. This process includes collaborative workshops […]
Expansion of Higher Education Advances in Cumaribo (Vichada) Following Visit by the Ministry of Education and UIS
Amid complex geographic conditions and with the goal of closing long-standing gaps in access to education, the UIS in Territories program manager, Jorge Villamizar, participated—alongside delegates from the Ministry of National Education—in a technical visit to the municipality of Cumaribo, in the department of Vichada. This area is one of the most remote regions in […]
UIS International Education Conference Opens Debate on AI and Global Challenges
The opening ceremony of the 4th International Education Conference, “Building Futures: Education in the Face of Global Challenges,” organized by the UIS School of Education, was successfully held. During the opening ceremony, Professor Olga Mercedes Álvarez Ojeda, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, highlighted this congress as a valuable opportunity to transform realities and envision, through […]
UIS Radio Stations Relaunch with New Image, Programming, and Digital Experience
A new stage for UIS Radio Stations The UIS Radio Stations (Emisoras UIS) officially announce their relaunch. This initiative aims to renew their image, expand content offerings, and strengthen their connection with audiences. This transformation represents an evolution in their communication approach. The stations maintain their institutional essence while adopting a more modern, accessible, and […]
UIS Graduate Leaves a Mark on Public Health in Quebec, Canada
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its international recognition thanks to the impact of its graduates on global stages. A notable example is Jhon Alexander Montoya Rivillas, a graduate of the Bacteriology and Clinical Laboratory program in 2003, who today stands out as a key figure in public health in Canada. After […]
UISALUD Strengthens Its Institutional Management at Its Second Board of Directors Meeting
The second Board of Directors meeting of 2026 was held in the boardroom of the Specialized Health Unit at the Industrial University of Santander, with all its representatives in attendance. This meeting served as a key forum for reviewing the information to be shared with users regarding the 2025 accountability report and for analyzing the […]
Students Will Elect Their Representation to the Consejo de la Facultad de Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas
Armando José Sánchez Castilla, a Ingeniería Civil student, and Frankin Giovanni Gómez Gómez, an Ingeniería Industrial student, are the candidates participating in the election process for student representation before the Consejo de la Facultad de Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas. It is worth noting that on May 7, a forum organized by the Faculty Council is scheduled to […]
A UIS student will represent Colombia at a global marching band event in Brazil
UIS student Andrés Felipe Jiménez del Río was selected to join an international youth orchestra that will participate in this major symphonic band event in Brazil. The talent, discipline, and international reach of students at the Industrial University of Santander continue to shine on the global stage. On this occasion, Andrés Felipe Jiménez del Río, […]
The regional meetings of Phase II of the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories begin
With the aim of continuing to strengthen higher education in Colombia from a territorial perspective, the Industrial University of Santander continues to lead the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories, an initiative of Colombia’s Ministry of National Education. The first regional meeting will take place on April 16 and 17 at the UIS Floridablanca campus […]