The country’s first radio astronomy observatory ‘beats’ at the heart of the PTG
Did you know that celestial objects and astrophysical phenomena emitted in the universe are studied from Piedecuesta? In the heart of the Guatiguará Technology Park (PTG) of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), the consolidation of Colombia’s first radio astronomy observatory is progressing, a milestone for national science. The project, led by the Electronic Control […]
Academic communities gather in Medellín to transform territories through social sciences
With the presence of academics, social leaders, and representatives from the public, business, and student sectors, the National Meeting on Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information began at the University of Antioquia. This is the third event within the project Academic Communities that Transform Territories, an initiative of the Ministry of National Education carried out by […]
With the Hearts in Motion event, UISALUD celebrated World Heart Day.
During World Heart Day, the Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander, UISALUD, held the Hearts in Motion event for its users, with the aim of promoting healthy habits and lifestyles as protective factors against noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, which are highly prevalent and represent one of the leading causes of morbidity […]
UIS reactivates its Institutional Symphonic Band with talented students and teachers
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) celebrates the rebirth of its Institutional Symphonic Band, an artistic group with a long university tradition that is now taking on a new lease of life thanks to the commitment of the School of Music and Arts and the Cultural Directorate. This project, approved by the Higher Council, joins […]
UIS sports delegations participated in the launch of the 32nd ASCUN National University Games.
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) was present at the official launch of the 32nd ASCUN National University Games, an event that took place on the afternoon of Monday, September 30, at the Magistral Auditorium of the University of Santander (UDES). Under the slogan “Santander is your home, and sports are our flag,” the sports […]
Pediatric residents will hold the 31st edition of their annual conference
Respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal and skin allergies: breaking paradigms will be the main theme of the conference for postgraduate pediatric residents, which will be held on October 9, 10, and 11. The academic event will cover a variety of topics, such as pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic childhood diseases, skin infections, allergies, bronchiolitis, contact dermatitis, rhinitis, inhaler […]
Master’s students in Epidemiology at UIS held discussions with public health policymakers
The Industrial University of Santander, through its Master’s program in Epidemiology and under the coordination of Professor Myriam Ruiz Rodríguez from the Department of Public Health, successfully held an academic discussion that brought together graduate students and public health decision-makers from Paraguay, Mexico, and Colombia. This space for dialogue fostered joint reflection on lessons learned, […]
With more than 4,300 students on stage, the UIS kicks off the artistic exhibitions of the Arts for Peace Program
Between September 24 and October 17, 2025, art and culture will take over the northeast of the country with the first cycle of small-format art exhibitions of the Arts for Peace Program (PAPP), called “Resonances: Art Continues to Beat.” During these events, more than 4,300 children, adolescents, and young people will take the stage to […]
Register and participate in the UIS Postgraduate Congress and Symposium on Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
From October 23 to 25, 2025, postgraduate residents in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation will hold the III Postgraduate Congress and Symposium on Anesthesiology and Resuscitation. This is an academic space for updating knowledge and optimizing clinical skills for the approach and care of heart patients in the context of surgery and/or non-cardiac procedures, inside and outside […]
Microbiology and Bioanalysis students participated in the Infectious Diseases Congress
Students from different semesters and subjects in the Microbiology Bioanalysis program attended the XVII Colombian Congress on Infectious Diseases, CCEI 2025. Likewise, students who are members of SIBAC, the Bacteriology Research Seedbed, participated in the congress thanks to the resources allocated by the Vice-Rector’s Office for Research and Extension for the UIS seedbeds. The students […]