This week marks a year since our lives, work, and the world changed dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together we have demonstrated tremendous resilience, kindness, patience, and innovation within our classrooms and communities. We commend all those who persevered in new learning and teaching environments, and express our deep thanks for those … Read more
The BCIT School of Health Sciences is excited to celebrate 20 years of its Radiation Therapy program this spring. As the only program of its kind in BC, this Bachelor of Science program has graduated close to 200 radiation therapists who contribute to delivering accurate treatment and a high standard of patient care to treat … Read more
Education, awareness, and dialogue are critical to bringing about change. BCIT — in collaboration with Judy Phipps, BCGEU Support Staff, the BCIT Alumni Association, Broadcast and Media Communications department, Diversity Circles, the Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion Office (RDI) — invites you to participate in Moving Forward – Let’s talk Anti-Racism, a discussion with two high-profile BCIT alumni … Read more
BCIT is excited to continue to support applied research by expanding the Institute Research Funds (IRF) to Phase 2. This additional grant will help foster the development of world-class researchers capable of making a credible application for Canada Research Chair or other external funding. “This grant of up to $100,000 over three years will provide … Read more
Student Social Media Contributor and Technical Writing student Cherry Chun, shares her insights on the application process at BCIT, how it differs between each program, and her own experience when applying to her program. I personally believe that the answer to this question is one of the things that truly sets BCIT apart from your … Read more
This afternoon, the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST) announced that Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, advised the presidents of all public post-secondary institutions to prepare for a full return to on-campus education this September. Here is a link to the announcement. We understand there will be many questions about this in … Read more
How can artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning bring solutions to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic? That was the challenge for Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Option student teams, as well as students in a new part-time course on AI, which was supported by Athena Pathways*. Over six … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was built on a simple premise: that the best way to prepare students for the workforce is to provide hands-on training, in the classroom and in the field. So by all accounts, the global pandemic should have sent the Institute into a tailspin. But instead, one year later, … Read more
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the economic, cultural, social, and political achievements of women. On this day and every day of the year, it’s also important to raise awareness about women’s equality and take actions to help create an inclusive and gender equal world. This year’s IWD theme is #ChooseToChallenge and we will focus on … Read more
BCIT researchers Dr. Barry Pointon and Dr. Michal Aibin are collaborating with the University of Victoria, TRIUMF, and other Canadian institutions on an international project that will be Canada’s contribution to the world-leading, Hyper-Kamiokande neutrino experiment in Japan. The “IWCD” neutrino detector will help Hyper-K study neutrino oscillations, which may lead scientists to understand why … Read more