Central Library Building, a temple of knowledge for the 21st century
The UIS Library is as old as the Universidad Industrial de Santander. Since its beginnings in 1948, it has had several locations: the Instituto Técnico Superior Dámaso Zapata, the current Administration 1 building, the old Publications building where Administration 3 now stands and, since 1976, the current facilities on the central campus. With the University’s […]
The Student Wellness Library reopens its doors to the university community
The Satellite Library, located on the top floor of the Student Welfare building at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), has reopened its doors to the university community. This space will be coordinated by student assistants and has a special collection dedicated to mental health care, in line with the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention […]
UNIRED agrees on collaborative research initiatives for regional transformation through education
The main objective agreed upon during the sixth session of the UNIRED Board of Directors was for UNIRED member universities to share their research capabilities, equipment, and technologies for the benefit of Santander. The meeting, held at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), was attended by rectors and representatives from UIS, the Autonomous University of […]
UIS adopts special working hours on September 12 and 19 in accordance with the Comprehensive Family Protection Law
Through Resolution 1424 of 2025, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) authorized a special work schedule for administrative public servants assigned to the institution’s various departments and academic-administrative units. According to the resolution issued, on Friday, September 12 and 19, 2025, the workday will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please note that the […]
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 […]