Under the lead of the BCIT Deans Council and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), active planning has been underway for a safe return of our student, faculty, and staff to all campus activity as per the March 8, 2021 announcement from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) for this upcoming Fall term. We committed to a … Read more
We are disappointed that the Métis Nation British Columbia has chosen to press beyond our previously agreed joint statement and apology. On Friday, BCIT’s President apologized both verbally and in a letter to Métis Nation BC leadership, and agreed to co-issue today’s joint apology statement — with content agreed by both parties yesterday — announcing … Read more
On April 20, Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) received a letter from an anonymous individual containing an email sent by a BCIT employee expressing an opinion that was offensive and hurtful to members of the Métis Nation. The statements caused deep hurt to Métis Nation and the 90,000 Métis people in BC, representing one-third of … Read more
BCIT Geographic Information Systems (GIS) students Jenna Kim, Habi Sivakaran, Callum Bowles, and Martina Todorova won first prize in a hackathon hosted by the City of Maple Ridge (the City). The online hackathon ran from December 2020 to February 2021, the focus of which was ‘Connecting our Community through Technology.’ The City’s goal was to … Read more
In this video update, BCIT President Kathy Kinloch shares an update on planning for the Fall return to campus, an important award, a new master’s program, and the launch of the BCIT Centre for Digital Transformation. President Kinloch also shares an exciting video featuring our new Industry Network Cybersecurity Lab and programming.
Exciting and diverse student submissions were received for the 2021 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge. Ranging from a real-time orca detection system, tea bagless tea, brain-computer interface system, to a company that focuses on sustainable designs for home renovation. This annual contest attracts students with bright ideas and provides support, encouragement, and funding to support students … Read more
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, an investment of more than $1.7 million to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to address barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption. “Canadians want greener options to get to where they need to go. We’re making EVs more affordable … Read more
These tips are shared by Social Media Contributor and first-year Business Management student Hanna Sudom. Attention all current and future BCIT students! Do you want to get the most out of your time at BCIT? If so, you have come to the right place. There are many lesser-known student hacks that can elevate your student … Read more
“Walt was the kind of guy who bled BCIT blue,” says Glenn Pellegrin, Program Head, Automation and Instrumentation, BCIT Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program. “He gave a lot to his program and the success of our graduates gave him a sense of accomplishment and pride.” Glenn is talking about Walter Miklas, who was an … Read more
As you may recall, in early March the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST) announced that Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, was advising the presidents of all public post-secondary institutions to prepare for a full return to on-campus education this September. Since this time, BCIT has been working with our numerous Institute … Read more