The UIS kicks off the 43rd edition of the International Piano Festival with Maestro Shun-Fu Chang
Every great story has a first moment. It doesn’t happen when the curtain falls or when the pianist places his hands on the keyboard. It begins much earlier: in the silence that envelops the auditorium, in the audience’s anticipation, and in the shared excitement of knowing that an unforgettable experience is about to begin. This […]
With music, tradition, and talent, the Tuna UIS won three national awards
The music, tradition, and pride of Santander took center stage in La Vega, Cundinamarca, where the Tuna of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) brought honor to the UIS and the department during the 30th Departmental Tuna Festival 2026. More than just an artistic performance, the event represented an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of […]
Latin American heritage and tradition came to life at the “Esenciales” concert during the Colombian Music Festival
Andean music and traditional Latin American sounds filled the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) on the second day of the 35th “Luis A. Calvo” Colombian Music Festival, with the concert “Esenciales” by singer Yineth Urquina Córdoba. Songs such as “Te quiero libre” and “Me llevarás en ti” moved the […]
The UIS reveals itself in images with 103 historical photographs that narrate its history and evolution
“Image, Time, and Memory” is the new photography exhibition that invites the community to explore the institutional history of the UIS through the visual archive of the Communications Department. Through 103 historical images, the public will be able to recognize academic processes, campus transformations, and everyday scenes that reflect the social and cultural evolution of […]
UIS opens its stages: major call for institutional artistic groups 2026
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Cultural Affairs Office, launches a call that promises to fill university spaces with art, music, dance, and theater. This is the official opening of registrations to join six of its institutional artistic groups — a unique opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to turn their talent into […]
The UIS brought the Festival of Lights to a magical close with a concert that lit up the Christmas spirit
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) experienced a memorable evening with the official closing of the UIS Festival of Lights, an event that brought together music, tradition, and the deep sense of community that characterizes the institution. On Thursday, December 11, the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium was filled with harmony with Luces de Adviento (Advent […]
The Festival of Lights lit up its magic on Candle Day at UIS
A night of togetherness and celebration was held on the UIS central campus to mark the traditional Día de Velitas (Day of Little Lights). Family and friends gathered there to light their candles and enjoy this December celebration. “It is a special night of joy, the UIS opens its doors to all neighbors and friends […]
Music, dance, and tradition: this is how the second day of the 2025 Festival of Lights was experienced
The Luis A. Calvo Auditorium at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) was once again filled with harmony and Christmas spirit with “Navidad de dos pueblos” (Christmas of Two Peoples), a magical performance presented by the UIS Folk Music and Dance Group and the Macondo Afro-Colombian Music and Dance Group on the second day of […]
Luis A. Calvo Auditorium, architectural and cultural heritage of Santander
Considered the university’s premier cultural venue and one of the most important in Santander, the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium has become a familiar and regular venue for the residents of Bucaramanga. This auditorium was designed by architects Quijano and De Irisarri, a group of architects from Bogotá in the late 1970s. Construction began on 8 […]
The UIS University Choir is the best university choir in Colombia at Ascún Cultura 2025.
For the second consecutive year, the UIS University Choir was awarded first place as Best University Choir in Colombia at the ASCUN Cultura National University Choir Festival, consolidating its position as one of the most outstanding choral groups in the country. Under the direction of Professor Juan Manuel Hernández-Morales, a graduate and current faculty member […]