Year: 2024

BCIT School of Energy hosts 2024 Project Expo

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The BCIT School of Energy recently hosted the annual Project Expo where students are able to present their capstone projects from various engineering programs, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics and Chemical and Environmental Technology to the public. There were a total of 55 student projects on display from the various engineering programs. Many of them were Mechanical Engineering … Read more

Our People: Meet Linda Butterfield, Faculty, Business Operations Management Program

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Linda Butterfield outdoors

Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more

BCIT students participate in Disney Cultural Exchange program for a transformative experience

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BCIT Disney Cultural Exchange program

BCIT celebrated its first-ever participation in the Disney Cultural Exchange program with an inaugural group of 20 students selected to embark on an exciting three-month summer internship at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, beginning June 3. This program, introduced by Kenton Low, Dean, BCIT School of Business + Media, promises to be … Read more

National Indigenous Peoples Day: What is the meaning of the day

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day, occurring on June 21, is a day to celebrate culture, hear traditional songs from different Nations, and also learn about the history of Indigenous peoples. It was first celebrated in 1996 and since then, more events happen on this day across Canada. It gives a chance for Indigenous people to be … Read more

Building a career in cybersecurity: Tips from a Forensics grad

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We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers, and what tips they have for (prospective) students. In this Q&A, meet Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity grad Rabie Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in 2023. What led you to BCIT? My interest in computers and cybersecurity drew me … Read more

How the BCIT High School Case Competition paved the path for a career in business

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BCIT Joshua Luu

At the annual BCIT School of Business + Media High School Case Competition, high school students explore their interests in business and marketing through an exciting hands-on experience. Participating high school students receive three weekly 2-hour mentorship sessions with BCIT School of Business + Media student mentors. During these sessions, students are taught how to … Read more

Mark Seeley joins BCIT as Director, Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion

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BCIT Burnaby Campus

BCIT is pleased to announce Mark Seeley as Director, Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI). Mark is a seasoned leader with over 29 years of experience in championing inclusive societies and empowering individuals to resolve conflicts. Mark brings a wealth of expertise to BCIT’s mission of fostering a just and inclusive learning environment. He joins BCIT … Read more

An Indigenous singer-songwriter moves away from a small community to chase her dreams

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BCIT Broadcast Online Journalism documentary showcase

On April 12, second year students in BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism program had a documentary showcase, and there was a documentary produced by Kobie Smith, Ugiloy Suvonova, and Chris Koo that featured Indigenous singer-songwriter Hayley Wallis. Hayley Wallis is from Kitasoo/ Xais’Xais Nation also known as Klemtu BC, a small remote reserve located in … Read more

BCIT hosts High School Case Competition to help youths develop business acumen

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BCIT High School Case Competition

The BCIT School of Business + Media’s recent High School Case Competition was more than an academic event – it was a dynamic showcase of talent and innovation. Drawing in over 30 high school students from  secondary schools in Burnaby, this competition exemplified the hands-on and industry-focused approach to learning at BCIT. Sponsored by Chartered … Read more

BCIT GIS students win again at the Esri Canada ECCE App Challenge

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Three GIS male students

Congratulations to the BCIT Georgraphic Information Systems (GIS) students who placed first in this year’s ECCE App Challenge! The annual app development competition is organized by Esri Canada to help promote innovation and creativity. Teams at ECCE schools across Canada are tasked to create new and unique apps with Esri technology and open data to … Read more