UIS Researchers Discover New Parasitic Plant Species in Málaga, Santander: Aetanthus confusus
From the municipality of Málaga, Santander, researchers from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) have discovered a new species of parasitic plant in the Loranthaceae family, identified as Aetanthus confusus, located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes. This finding, which once again places Colombia’s biodiversity on the global scientific stage, is the result of […]
UIS Málaga Strengthens Community and Environmental Dialogue During the Construction of Its New Campus
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), through its Málaga campus, continues to consolidate progress on the construction of its new university campus, a strategic project for regional development that has been characterized by its responsible approach, openness to community dialogue, and commitment to environmental protection. As part of an institutional strategy focused on active listening […]
UIS Málaga launches university shuttle route to strengthen student mobility
Amid the construction process of its new university campus, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), Málaga campus, has put into operation a new university shuttle route aimed at improving mobility for the student community and strengthening coordination among the three temporary sites where academic activities are currently carried out. The implementation of this service responds […]
Classroom projects and sustainability take center stage at Agricultural Sciences Week at the UIS Málaga
The Industrial University of Santander-Malaga Campus is moving forward with the development of Agricultural Sciences Week 2025, an academic space that promotes comprehensive training, innovation, and environmental commitment among future professionals. During this second day of activities, Animal Husbandry and Forestry Engineering students shared various classroom projects focused on biotechnology, sustainability, and responsible productive development, […]
With the UIS Ingenium challenge, UIS Málaga kicked off Agricultural Sciences Week 2025
With a welcoming message from the coordinator of UIS Málaga, engineer Sandra Díaz, the 2025 Agricultural Sciences Week was officially opened — an event that brings together a diverse agenda of academic, research, innovation, and community engagement activities. The program includes the UIS Ingenium Challenge, the First International Meeting on Biotechnology and Sustainability, the Entrepreneurship […]
With classroom projects, UIS Málaga sparked vocations at the García Rovira University Fair
More than 300 10th and 11th grade students from different municipalities in the province of García Rovira participated in the University Fair led by the Governor’s Office, where the Industrial University of Santander shared its academic offerings, tuition-free policy, and the many benefits of being part of the UIS family. During the event, teachers and […]
World-class architectural innovation marks the progress of the UIS Málaga
As part of the progress of the “Parque Universidad” project, the new infrastructure that will transform the UIS Málaga Headquarters, architect Lorenzo Castro, the project’s designer, visited the site and highlighted the progress made and the world-class architectural innovations that characterize it. During the tour, the architect emphasized the magnitude and quality of the work, […]
Communities in García Rovira learn about sustainable crafts with support from the UIS Málaga Campus
The Forestry Engineering Program at the Industrial University of Santander-Málaga Campus is leading the project “Making nature crafts from non-timber forest products,” an initiative that combines artisanal creativity with environmental conservation in the province of García Rovira. The project seeks to make sustainable use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) such as fibers, seeds, and cane […]
Macaw seized for wildlife trafficking receives care from UIS Málaga zootechnics students
The Industrial University of Santander, through the Zootechnics program at its Málaga campus, is promoting academic and social responsibility initiatives for the care and recovery of wildlife victims of illegal trafficking. As part of the “Zoocría” course, taught by Professor José Acevedo, a group of students is providing nutritional, behavioral, and health care for a […]
Massive participation in edible mushroom workshop led by the UIS Málaga in García Rovira
The edible mushroom workshop promoted by the Industrial University of Santander – Málaga Campus, through the Animal Husbandry program and the BIOSAN (Biotechnology and Food Safety) Research Seedbed, ended with great success. More than 40 people from different municipalities in García Rovira and other regions of Santander participated in this pioneering initiative in the region, […]