Conducting research abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a student – taking in the allure and culture of a new country while having the opportunity to collaborate with international researchers. School of Energy’s Mechanical Engineering faculty Dr. Sirine Maalej, Ph.D., PEng, is a researcher in Artificial Intelligence for Energy Efficiency. She … Read more
“I was late, I was really late,” BCIT alumna Michelle Dragon recalls as she and Adrian Duke prepared to present their speeches at the first Honouring our Leaders, BCIT Indigenous graduation celebration. “We went over what we were going to talk about. I was like, I think I got it!” Despite the confidence he exuded … Read more
BCIT is delighted to announce the appointment of Jan Smith as Registrar. With over 20 years of post-secondary experience, Jan will be responsible for leading a highly committed Registrar’s Office. Jan comes to BCIT from the BC Council for International Education where she has been part of the leadership team, responsible for Board administration; government … Read more
Mechanical maintenance and heavy mechanical repairs are in-demand skills with hundreds of students graduating from heavy duty programs every year in BC Since 2014, Vancouver Community College (VCC) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) have shared a campus on Annacis Island where both institutions have offered Heavy Mechanical Trades (HMT) programming. In April … Read more
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade are excited to announce the launch of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Fundamentals Microcredential, an ambitious and innovative program designed to equip British Columbians with the skills and training to position our region at the forefront of the global ESG movement. … Read more
What started out as a passion for both aviation and forestry ended up leading BCIT alumnus Justin Perry to his dream job. As Chief Drone Pilot with Stinson Aerial Services Inc. he detected wildfires using infrared sensing technology during last summer’s intense fire season in BC. The incredible job opportunity was sparked by a referral … Read more
As we commemorate Black History Month in Canada, we look towards community leaders who have faced the struggles and led diasporic communities forward. These Canadian leaders include: The Honourable Jean Augustine, The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Viola Desmond, Carrie Best, Lucie and Thornton Blackburn, Rosemary Brown, and George Elliott Clarke. Black History Month is about honouring the enormous contributions … Read more
According to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), more than a million Canadians have shown their support for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius by turning down their thermostats by the same amount (or more) and wearing their favourite sweaters to stay warm. In efforts to reduce carbon footprint, BCIT encourages all to take … Read more
BCIT is known for its connections to industry and ensuring that grads come out ready to integrate into their workplace. But while established connections to industry, like Program Advisory Committees, are great for keeping curriculum current, sometimes an instructor takes some time to get the feel of industry from the inside. Trevor Lord (TL), BCIT … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award ranked BCIT in the twelfth place out of 300 organizations and companies from across Canada. As an award recipient, BCIT is recognized for its corporate social responsibility and the impact that the Institute … Read more