A talented student from the region was recognized at the UIS for his outstanding performance in international competitions
The Math Olympiad served as a platform to recognize the talent, discipline, and academic excellence of children and young people in the region. The Main Science Auditorium at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) hosted the ceremony to award gold, silver, and bronze medals to outstanding students in the international competitions SASMO (Singapore and Asian […]
Political Challenges Facing the New Government
Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, took office on August 7, beginning a four-year term in which he must turn his campaign proposals into public policies. However, the path to implementing his governing agenda will be marked by significant constitutional, legal, and institutional challenges that will test the capacity for dialogue among the branches of […]
Art by UIS Graduates Takes Bucaramanga by Storm with ‘La BEBA 2026’
The talent and creativity of more than 70 artists are taking over various cultural venues in Bucaramanga as part of the Biennial Exhibition of Fine Arts and Visual Arts Graduates from the Industrial University of Santander, “La BEBA 2026,” an initiative organized by the graduates with the support of the university. The exhibition brings together […]
Zootecnia and Forest Engineering Programs at UIS Sede Málaga Advance Toward High-Quality Accreditation
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) received a delegate from the Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA) at its Sede Málaga as part of the initial conditions assessment visit for the Zootecnia and Ingeniería Forestal programs. This visit represents an important step in evaluating their academic development and their potential to begin the high-quality accreditation process. […]
More Than 2,000 Students Participate in the University Fair Held at UIS Barbosa
The Third University Fair reaffirmed Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Sede Barbosa, as a meeting point between higher education and young people across the region. More than 2,000 tenth- and eleventh-grade students from 22 municipalities in Santander took part in this career guidance event, where they explored a wide range of opportunities to continue their academic journey. […]
University Strengthens Its Ties with Alumni Through the ‘Legado UIS’ Program
For Jorge Enrique Buitrago Vargas, returning to Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) 53 years after graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering meant reliving the experiences that shaped his university life. Although the infrastructure he knew back then has long since disappeared, the emotion and nostalgia of returning to his alma mater remain unchanged. His […]
Professor Norberto García Cairasco, founder of the Neuroscience and Behavior Group, returns to UIS
Understanding how epilepsy relates to other diseases and the challenges this poses for scientific research will be the central theme of the conference “Complexity and Challenges in Studying the Bidirectional Relationship Between Epilepsy and Disease,” organized by the UIS-UPB Neuroscience and Behavior Group, led by Dr. Carlos Arturo Conde Cotes, a professor in the Department […]
UIS Students Represented Colombia at the 2026 European Society of Human Genetics Conference
The Industrial University of Santander participated in one of the world’s most important scientific gatherings in the field of human genetics: the 2026 Conference of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event, organized by the European Society of Human Genetics, brought together researchers, professionals, students, and experts from 96 […]
The UIS Language Institute Takes Center Stage in the Second Episode of Vive el Patrimonio
The second episode of “Experience Heritage: A Decade of Transformation” features the UIS Language Institute, a project that reflects the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, internationalization, and the creation of spaces that meet the needs of contemporary higher education. Through a tour of its classrooms, collaborative spaces, and gathering areas, this new episode reveals how […]
UIS rector Hernán Porras Díaz participated in national forum to discuss the future of higher education in Colombia
The rector of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Hernán Porras Díaz, participated this Tuesday in the forum Where Is Higher Education in Colombia Headed?, organized by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic. The event brought together representatives of the National Government, university leaders, and experts to analyze and reflect on the […]