National Writing Competition 2026 extends registration until July 17
Thousands of stories are still waiting to be told. To encourage greater participation from students, teachers, families, and citizens across the country, the Ministerio de Educación Nacional and the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) have extended the registration deadline for the National Writing Competition 2026: Historias de Paz until July 17, 2026. The nationwide initiative […]
Reading, Singing, and Dancing Take Center Stage at the Launch of PaidoFest 2026
The School of Education at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) officially launched PaidoFest 2026 under the theme, “Let’s Keep Transforming the World the Way Children Do“ The event brings together academic activities, artistic talent showcases, and children’s entrepreneurship initiatives. During the opening ceremony, the university also inaugurated the Second Paidópolis Congress, themed “Where Every […]
Ordinary academic enrollment 2026-2: UIS invites students to resolve questions with the Sección de Recaudos in advance
To ensure a smooth and hassle-free enrollment process for the 2026-2 academic term, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is encouraging students to review the status of their administrative procedures in advance and, if they have any questions or concerns, contact the Sección de Recaudos before the start of the ordinary academic enrollment period. Ordinary […]
More than a thousand dreams came true at the UIS graduation ceremonies
Applause, tears of joy, family embraces, and the pride reflected on every face marked the graduation ceremonies held on July 8 and 9 at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), where more than one thousand students saw the dream they had worked toward for years finally become a reality. A total of 1,003 graduates received […]
Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) Supports the Ministry of Education in the Technical Assessment of the Catatumbo Higher Education Complex
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), in coordination with Colombia’s Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN), participated in a technical visit to the municipality of El Tarra, Norte de Santander, to assess the progress of the infrastructure works planned for the future Universidad Nacional Autónoma del Catatumbo. This initiative seeks to strengthen access to higher education […]
UIS Master’s Program in Sports Talent Development Welcomes International Expert in Sports Rehabilitation
The Master’s Program in Sports Talent Development at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) welcomed Nuria Sánchez Hernández, a renowned sports rehabilitation specialist from Valencia CF, who delivered the lecture “Injury Prevention Through Assessment Testing and Strength Training in Football Players.” During the session, graduate students and faculty explored topics related to strength training, injury […]
UIS Listening Center Strengthened Mental Health with More Than 12,000 Engagements During the First Semester of 2026
The Listening Center at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen spaces for guidance, support, and the promotion of psychosocial well-being across the university community. During the first semester of 2026, this institutional initiative recorded 12,429 engagements through its various programs, highlighting the reach and importance of its mental health promotion and prevention […]
UIS to Offer Food Engineering Program in Barbosa and Saravena After Receiving Official Approval from the Ministry of Education
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its leadership in Colombia’s public higher education system. The Ministry of National Education has granted the university official accreditation to offer its Food Engineering undergraduate program in an on-campus format in the municipalities of Barbosa (Santander) and Saravena (Arauca), further expanding its academic presence across the […]
Five new school deans take on academic leadership roles at UIS
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) appointed professors Andrés Felipe Castaño González as director of the School of Biology; José Manuel de la Esperanza Franco Serrano, of the School of Education; Giovanny Jiménez Díaz, of the School of Geology; Yennifer Yuliana Ríos Díaz, of the School of Mechanical Engineering; and María Solange Patiño Segura, of […]
With a Hollywood-Inspired Celebration, UIS Commemorates Administrative Staff Day 2026
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrated Administrative Staff Day 2026 with a vibrant event themed “A Cinematic UIS”, bringing together creativity, talent, and enthusiasm. The celebration served as a tribute to the administrative employees whose daily work across the University’s academic and administrative units supports the institution’s mission and strategic goals. The UIS Sports […]