UIS Professor Leads Colombian–Canadian Project Enabling the Analysis of Health Conditions Across the Life Course
This project, funded by CIHR Canada and led in Colombia by Professor Laura Andrea Rodríguez Villamizar, Director of the Department of Public Health at the School of Medicine of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), and in Canada by Carleton University, aims to create a population-based cohort using administrative data to provide key evidence for […]
Let your talent be heard at UIS: join the University Symphonic Band
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) invites the university community with musical talent to participate in the second Call for Applications to form the UIS Symphonic Band, one of the institution’s most representative artistic spaces. This initiative is aimed at students with experience in playing wind and percussion instruments who are interested in strengthening their […]
IPRED – UIS to welcome first-level students in an on-site event this saturday, february 7
The Institute for Regional Outreach and Distance Education (IPRED – UIS) will hold the On-Site Welcome and Induction Day this Saturday, February 7, aimed at first-level students for the 2026-1 academic period. This academic and institutional event seeks to guide new members of the university community as they begin their academic journey. The main venue […]
Extraordinary Admissions Process Open for On-Campus Programs in Socorro and Saravena
The University informs the community that the Academic Council, at its regular session held on Tuesday, February 3, approved the opening of two extraordinary admissions processes for academic programs offered in the on-campus modality, with the purpose of expanding access to higher education at the Socorro and Saravena campuses. Call for Applications 1 – UIS […]
UIS strengthens its academic leadership with the appointment of new executives
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) simultaneously held the inauguration ceremony for two academic directors who will take charge of strategic units for training, research, and institutional outreach. The ceremony was attended by Rector Hernán Porras Díaz, Academic Vice-Rector Olga Mercedes Álvarez Ojeda, Secretary General Sofía Pinzón, and academic authorities from various faculties. Leadership in […]
Santander Vision 2050 moves forward: listening to the region to plan for the future
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), under the leadership of Rector Hernán Porras Díaz and with the implementation of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and Strategic Action for Development (IDEAD), continues to consolidate the Santander Vision 2050 project, a strategic initiative that seeks to build, in a participatory manner, a roadmap for the long-term development […]
Registrations are now open for the 35th edition of the UIS Athletic Race
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) announced the 35th edition of its traditional Athletic Race, a sporting and recreational event that will take place on Sunday, March 15, on the university campus. The event will feature a 4-kilometer course suitable for walkers, joggers, and runners. The race will start at the Luis A. Calvo Parking […]
UIS opens registration for Subsistence Assistance for mothers and fathers who are heads of households
With the aim of strengthening student retention and providing support to those who have family responsibilities, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will open applications for financial aid grants aimed at mothers and fathers who are heads of households. The registration process will be open from February 5 to 12. There are 10 places available […]
The UIS’s commitment to curbing vector-borne diseases in Santander
Did you know that in Santander, during 2025, there were more than 9,000 cases of dengue fever and 93 positive cases of Chagas disease (up to July), according to figures from the Santander Departmental Secretariat? Dengue, Chagas disease, and leishmaniasis are vector-borne diseases that continue to represent a high mortality burden in Santander and other […]
UIS student residences: registration open from February 5 to 12
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) announced that from February 5 to 12, the registration process for student housing will be open. This benefit is intended to support students who require accommodation or financial assistance to continue their academic training. For this period, the University has 10 places available, distributed as follows: six for women, […]