BCIT is deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent acts of violence that occurred at the University of Waterloo. Our condolences go out to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire University of Waterloo community affected by this senseless act of violence against the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. BCIT firmly condemns all forms of gender and … Read more
BCIT School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Woodruff as the new Associate Dean, Trades and Technology Complex. In this role, Matthew will act as a strategic advisor to the School community, and will be responsible for championing the academic needs of the Trades and Technology Complex … Read more
Congratulations to the 258 BCIT students who received Graduating Achievement Awards in 2023. This year’s student recipients were invited to meet and thank the donors who made their awards possible at the inaugural Student Awards Mix and Mingle events, which were held after each Spring Convocation ceremony in June. In total, more than 150 guests—including … Read more
In fall 2021, an extensive ecological restoration project was initiated to rebuild and conserve the foreshore area of Granite Falls in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park. Led by Tsleil-Waututh Nation in partnership with SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and BC Parks, the project was guided by historical knowledge from Nation members and involved many scientists … Read more
230 students. 60 teams. 12 sets, 2 intakes, 2 campuses. 12 faculty members. 5 weeks, 23 working days. Multiple geolocations. A gazillion slack and discord messages. Countless merge conflicts. Full stack of technologies. Endless chatlogs. 1 common goal. The school year for first year Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma students winds up with an intense … Read more
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge in recognition of outstanding achievements in the categories of Applied Research, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability. Applied Research First place ($5000) was awarded to the School of Energy students Laurel Kinahan and Jacob Doyle for their innovative project, “IHearU.” The team’s novel device uses … Read more
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, nearly 60 years of BCIT’s success is attributed to the strength and expertise of our faculty. Upholding our promise to ensure that BCIT is a place in which all people—learners, faculty, and staff—are continuously valued, BCIT … Read more
Academic regalia. Awards and pins. Applause and celebrations. Over 1,100 students crossed the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 200,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements, and we are confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony … Read more
At BCIT, we believe in the respect of all people in our community – students, staff, and faculty. We have always, and will continue to, champion a diversity of experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives, by fostering a community permeated with equality and inclusivity. In furthering our commitment for respect, diversity, and inclusion in post-secondary, BCIT … Read more
For skilled professionals like Olga Gerasymchuk, who recently moved from Ukraine to Canada, microcredentials are an efficient way to upskill for relevant and in-demand skills to support the evolving needs of the workforce. Olga is quickly and successfully transitioning into the engineering field in Canada with the support of the Building Energy Modelling and Simulation … Read more