It’s no secret that BCIT students regularly get hand-on experience with some of the most innovative tech around. And Vancouver just happens to be a burgeoning global hub in the fast-growing realm of virtual reality businesses. So it would only follow that BCIT is now a member of the Vancouver chapter of the VR/AR Association. … Read more
On January 13, thirty-four BCIT School of Business students made history. After months of negotiating, deliberating, and preparing, BCIT was successful in officially making its inaugural appearance at the prestigious business competition—JDC West. Eleven other renowned business schools from Western Canada were in attendance at this year’s event, which took place at the University of … Read more
You’re studying to be a radiation therapist, eh? So, you want to take x-rays? “No. We don’t take x-rays,” says BCIT student Brynn Tomie. “We don’t work in the hospitals. We only work in cancer treatment centres. It’s radiation as in cancer and cancer treatment. It’s extremely specific.” In her first year in the BCIT Radiation Therapy … Read more
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Disruption Series kicked off this afternoon with a keynote speech by British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) President Kathy Kinloch. Kinloch proposed the series as a means of opening up a dialogue with Vancouver-based businesses about how to respond intelligently to technological and economic disruption. In her keynote address, … Read more
BCIT Digital Arts instructor Ken Jeffery has just been named an Open Education Advocacy and Research Fellow for 2017. Administered by BCcampus, this honorary position is offered to three BC post-secondary faculty members to contribute to the advancement of open education through writing, conference presentations and research. Here, Ken shares his thoughts about the importance … Read more
BCIT is sponsoring a multi-institutional event that promises to develop solutions to BC’s toughest medical challenges and provide ongoing support to the winning teams. It’s open to any student, from entrepreneurs to bio-med. If you’ve got a knack for solving problems, this is the challenge for you. Come collaborate, network and win some awards. Applications … Read more
British Columbia has a rich and diverse economy with a great many career opportunities. For many British Columbians, the sheer number of possible career paths and study options can be overwhelming. Others are simply not aware of how many opportunities exist in this province. Careerbuild is a new online tool that allows people to learn … Read more
Imagine that you just landed at the Honolulu airport in Hawaii. The air is fragrant with tropical flowers and the sun is warm to your skin. You want to get to your hotel to start your well-deserved vacation. Getting into your rental car, you turn on the in-car navigation system, enter your hotel address, and … Read more
Wetlands prevent erosion and flooding. They stabilize shorelines and offer refuge to wildlife. They reduce carbon. In short, wetlands are wonderful. Today—February 2nd—is World Wetlands Day. Tonight, BCIT will be well-represented at an event celebrating wetland preservation work in the lower mainland. The District of North Vancouver has invited local experts to talk about the vital ecosystems … Read more
On January 14th, the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) hosted over 100 students at their annual Regional Conference. The event is the largest student run conference from the BCIT School of Business. This year’s event, which took place at the BCIT Downtown Campus, included four speakers, a case competition and sales competition as well as networking and … Read more