50 years of getting Colombia to sing, celebrate, and dance!
Half a century of living roots, evolving stories, and a tradition passed down from generation to generation—this was the occasion for celebration as members of the UIS Folk Music and Dance Group gathered at the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium to take center stage in “Colombia, a Dancing Root” (“Colombia, Raíz que danza”). The performance, directed […]
UIS Graduates Sing and Captivate Brazil with Coro Crescendo
With the aim of sharing music, Colombian culture, and the emotion of choral singing on international stages, the Santander-based ensemble, which includes several graduates of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), continues its artistic tour through the neighboring country. Participation in the event “As Vozes da Colômbia no Brasil – Coro Crescendo” as well as […]
The UIS Tuna won “Best Tambourine” at an international competition
The Tuna of the Industrial University of Santander (Tuna UIS) participated in the First International Tuna Competition in Barrio Antiguo, Oaxaca, Mexico—an event that brought together groups from different backgrounds to celebrate the musical and cultural tradition of university tunas. This participation provided an opportunity to showcase, on an international stage, the artistic and cultural […]
“His Majesty the Piano,” a production that brings together music, visual arts, and engineering at the UIS
As the 43rd UIS International Piano Festival—themed “Silence, Echo, and Memory”—enters its final stretch and draws to a close this Saturday, August 22, the Industrial University of Santander highlights the great success and positive public reception of the exhibition and interactive installation “His Majesty the Piano.” The exhibition has established itself as one of the […]
Juan Pablo Cardona Jaramillo Wins the 23rd National Piano Competition
On the evening of Tuesday, August 18, the piano once again took center stage in a night where talent, sensitivity, and music came together at Teatro Santander. There, Colombian pianist and composer Juan Pablo Cardona Jaramillo was crowned the winner of the professional category at the 23rd edition of the National Piano Competition. Cardona Jaramillo […]
Young talents took center stage at the opening of the gala concerts of the 43rd International Piano Festival
Under the title “Young Piano Masters,” the three performers took the stage before an audience that gathered at the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium to enjoy a gala showcasing the talent of the new generations of Colombian pianists.
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 […]