UIS contributes to the protection of ecosystems in the Páramo de Berlín and the Tona River
The Berlín páramo and the Tona River basin are more than just beautiful landscapes. They are vital ecosystems that provide water to thousands of people in Santander and Norte de Santander. However, human activities in both ecosystems modify land cover and generate waste that affects the sustainable supply of water in terms of quantity and […]
Cuban student, winner of the Colombia Scholarship, chose the UIS to pursue a Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to consolidate its position as an academic benchmark in Latin America by welcoming Cuban nuclear engineer Pablo Enrique Díaz in the second semester of 2025, who is beginning his master’s degree in Materials Engineering thanks to the Colombia Scholarship for Foreigners. Pablo, a graduate of the University of […]
UIS professor to represent Colombia at REDBIOLAC International Meeting in Peru
Professor Liliana del Pilar Castro Molano, Director of External Relations at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), has been selected to represent Colombia and the department of Santander at the 17th edition of the International Meeting of the Biodigester Network for Latin America and the Caribbean (REDBIOLAC), which will take place from November 3 to […]
UIS comes alive on World Suicide Prevention Day
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) joined in the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day with the event “Por el cuidado de la vida” (For the Care of Life), a space filled with recreational and educational activities that sought to raise awareness and encourage reflection within the university community on the importance of mental health […]
Guatiguará Technology Park: where science and business come together to transform the country
In the middle of the Guatiguará Valley, in Piedecuesta, stands a unique place in Colombia: the Guatiguará Technology Park (PTG). More than just a collection of modern buildings, it is a space designed for scientists and entrepreneurs to work together, turn research into real solutions, and help the country advance in innovation and competitiveness. The […]
Commitment to life: Socorro Headquarters commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
The UIS Socorro campus is decked out in yellow as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, an event promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) that aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health self-care, active listening, and community support. The event, led by the University Wellness Department, encourages reflection on the role […]
UIS installs modern meteorological center at Socorro Headquarters for environmental research and training
The Industrial University of Santander, UIS, has installed a modern meteorological center on the Bicentennial Campus of the Socorro Headquarters as part of the Racimo Orquídeas project led by the Halley group. This station will allow real-time measurements of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind direction and speed, precipitation, air quality, and other environmental indicators of […]
Last days to register for the International Symposium on Plant Stress
The Guatiguará Technology Park and the School of Biology at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), in collaboration with the Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation – Agrosavia, are calling on students, graduates, and professionals to participate in the International Symposium on Plant Stress: Foundations for the development of efficient, sustainable, and climate-resilient production systems, which will […]
UIS and Ministry of Mines and Energy sign strategic alliance to strengthen public fuel policy in Colombia
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy took a significant step toward securing the country’s energy future. At a meeting led by UIS Rector Hernán Porras Díaz and the Ministry’s Director of Hydrocarbons, Julián Flórez Quiroga, a memorandum of understanding was signed, making the university a key ally in […]
UIS commemorated National Human Rights Day with a day of reflection
The School of Law and Political Science at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) commemorated National Human Rights Day with a day of reflection on the work of human rights defenders in Santander. The event was attended by experts, who shared their experiences and research findings. “This is a very important date on which we […]