BCIT Building Science student receives CitiesAlive International Research Award

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Tackling climate change implications will need movement towards sustainability on many fronts. One of the mechanisms for combatting some of the implications of climate change include the implementation of green infrastructure. Inclusive are green roofs. Better yet, a connected blue-green roof. Harveer (Harvy) Singh Takhar, a part-time BCIT Building Science/Building Engineering graduate student, spent a … Read more

BCIT students collaborate with YVR Innovation Hub to develop IoT water monitoring station

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BCIT students joined forces with the YVR Innovation Hub to help build a water monitoring system to collect and analyse water quality in the channels around the YVR airfield. In partnership with YVR Innovation Hub, Jonathan Bassan, Director, BCIT Centre for Internet of Things (IoT), led more than 40 students from BCIT School of Energy … Read more

BCIT High School Case Competition paves the path for an applied learning experience

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BCIT High School Case Competition: case day

Learning at BCIT is hands-on, team-based, and industry-focused to ensure students are job-ready when they enter the workforce. More than 60 high school students from across six Burnaby schools experienced this unique learning model at the recent BCIT School of Business + Media High School Case Competition, presented by Fairmont and Partners in Tourism. Participating … Read more

Caring Cards for BCIT students on National Philanthropy Day

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BCIT Students read Caring Cards messages on National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day is recognized annually on November 15 as a time to reflect on the power of giving back and get involved in causes that are near and dear to the heart. Supporting BCIT’s hardworking students is a meaningful cause year-round, and so honouring them on this year’s National Philanthropy Day was a natural … Read more

The BCIT United Way Halloween Pancake Breakfast 2022 broke all records

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What an incredible BCIT United Way Halloween Pancake Breakfast hosted by the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment at the NE 4 Carpentry Shop! It was the biggest and best pancake breakfast yet with over 1,600 pancakes served, and $10,190 raised. We missed having the fundraiser in the last couple of years because of … Read more

3 reasons to work with BCIT Computing students

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At BCIT Computing, applied learning includes solving business challenges for a real client. The Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) Program sees senior students work on IT or software development projects directly for industry. ISSP is an essential educational component of mutual benefit to both sponsors and students. Here’s why you should be interested. 1) ISSP … Read more

BCIT resources to support your educational journey

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BCIT resources to support your educational journey

Students are at the heart of the work and services provided by BCIT staff and faculty. You’re here because of the future-proof applied education, industry connections, and job-readiness that BCIT provides for its students. Throughout your educational journey, we want to make sure you are well supported and have the resources to thrive – academically, … Read more

Ask BCIT Alumni: George Tsogas, CEO and Owner of Kit and Ace

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From being a student finishing an industry project to now being the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of a global clothing brand from Vancouver, Kit and Ace, George Tsogas is one of many success stories of a BCIT grad. We had the opportunity to interview this one-of-a-kind leader to learn about his career journey and … Read more

Student’s green computing paper recognized internationally

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man with brown shirt and glasses sits at workstation with three screens and two keyboards

Facing both climate change and high fuel costs, reducing energy consumption is on everyone’s mind. So it’s exciting to hear that institutional organizations are contributing to this goal by researching and implementing technical solutions. Enter Spencer Wilson, BCIT Computer Systems Technology (CST) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) student and prior CST Diploma graduate, who spent last … Read more