BCIT Alumni Association AGM: BCIT grad and entrepreneur Manpreet Dhillon inspires equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

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BCIT alumna Manpreet Dhillon

As early as seventh grade, BCIT alumna Manpreet Dhillon knew that she wanted to end sexism, racism, and war. However, at the time, supportive language to describe her vision of what we now refer to as EDI—equity, diversity and inclusion—was not in common use. Building her now-successful business, Veza Global (which supports organizations in embedding … Read more

BCIT students win at Skills Canada National Competition 2022

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Congratulations to all BCIT students who participated in the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2022. The annual Competition provides students the opportunity to experience careers in the skilled trades and applied technologies. This year’s competition was held in-person at the Vancouver Convention Centre West from May 26-27. More than 300 high school and post-secondary students … Read more

Martin Bollo honoured by the CSCE with Fellow Designation

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is proud to see Martin Bollo, Faculty, Civil Engineering, elected as Fellow by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). Martin is the first BCIT Civil Engineering faculty member to receive the prestigious Fellow distinction. A Fellow has attained civil engineering excellence and has contributed actively towards the … Read more

Fiercely competitive projects win big at the 2022 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge

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The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge, now in its 13th year, announced the 2022 winners at the awards ceremony that took place on May 25, 2022 at the Burnaby campus. This annual contest attracts students with bright ideas and provides guidance, encouragement, and funding from industry and faculty to support students in realizing their vision. The … Read more

BCIT and BCITSA sign Sustainable Development Goals Accord to further its global leadership

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In furthering the Institute’s global leadership in the advancement of sustainable cities, BCIT became a signatory – along with 26 members of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) – to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord. The SDG accord includes the 17 goals set forth by the United Nations (UN) as a universal call to protect … Read more

Show some nerve: Indira Samarasekera encourages aspiring women leaders to lean in to challenges with courage

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Photo of Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera

It is easy to focus on all the successes in Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera’s career path. As the former President of the University of Alberta (one of only two women presidents of two of Canada’s largest universities), Vice-President Research at the University of British Columbia, and highly respected metallurgical engineer, she has been internationally lauded … Read more

From DNA sequencing at Children’s Hospital to leading-edge biotech, Forensic student shares co-op experiences

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smiling young woman using laboratory equipment

“I loved the idea of learning the technical aspects of biochemistry, but applying it to real world situations with forensic science.” – Christine McCulloch We caught up with Christine McCulloch, currently in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Science Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science to hear about her recent co-op experiences and … Read more

BCIT appoints Interim President Paul McCullough on July 1

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BCIT Burnaby campus in spring.

Update February 16, 2023: The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Board of Governors has named Dr. Jeff Zabudsky as the Institute’s next President. Dr. Zabudsky joins BCIT as the most recent Provost for the American University of Bahrain in the Kingdom of Bahrain, having also served as the CEO for Bahrain Polytechnic. Before his … Read more

Honouring and amplifying Indigenous voices this Indigenous History Month

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4 Indigenous alumni side by side

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Now more than ever, it’s important to amplify Indigenous voices, experiences, and stories, and to acknowledge the lived truths of Indigenous peoples, including those of our BCIT students, alumni, and instructors. The following … Read more

BCIT partners on global initiative to build an agile workforce in Kenya

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BCIT partners on global initiative to build an agile workforce in Kenya

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has always been at the forefront of connecting education with industry and government to power economic and social growth in Canada. Now, BCIT is expanding this role on a global scale in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under its Young Africa Works strategy. A collaborative initiative will be … Read more