We’ve all been looking at a lot of health data over the past few weeks, learning about flattened curves and infection rates. But the statistics and graphs on which major decisions of life and freedom are based, are only as good as the quality of data behind them. Gordon Hamilton has been focused on this … Read more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a very unexpected impact on BCIT alumnus-turned-donor Kris Dickie and his work as Vice President, Research & Development (R&D) at Clarius Mobile Health. In the fight against the spread of COVID-19, the handheld medical ultrasound device Kris and his R&D team developed has become an indispensable frontline tool used … Read more
It was like any other day for Joshua Bradshaw, until it wasn’t. While getting his order at a fast-food drive-thru, as he had done many times done before, he noticed that nearly every employee was wearing a ball cap. And a light bulb turned on. Up until then, Joshua, President of Vital Manufacturing and a … Read more
Hi everyone, This week’s video from BCIT President Kathy Kinloch shares an update from Bryan Fair, a Technical Advisor in the LTC and wishes everyone a relaxing and safe long weekend. We thought you might also enjoy the latest BCIT video, “Still Here For You” which acknowledges the ongoing and committed work of our faculty, … Read more
Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef shared that domestic violence rates are rising in parts of the country amid government-directed isolation measures. This alarming issue prompted first year Computer Systems Technology student Mattias Henders to participate in and win his first hackathon at #TogetherVSVirus Online Hackathon against COVID-19 (#TogetherVSVirus). Out of more … Read more
A towering crane has been installed at BCIT’s Burnaby campus. Stretching 48 metres (164 feet) into the sky, it’s easily one of the tallest structures on campus. And its arrival onsite means building is set to begin on the new Health Sciences Centre (HSC), the first of several next-generation teaching and learning spaces supported by … Read more
Good afternoon, As promised in recent weeks and my video update on Monday, Tom Roemer, Vice President, Academic has now provided an update regarding plans for our fall 2020 term to our students, faculty, and staff. We have been working very closely with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training and other post-secondaries across … Read more
Good afternoon students, The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to the question of whether BCIT will be able to offer our academic and vocational programs this September. The short answer is “yes”. We would like to assure prospective, new, and continuing students: we will be here for you and your career plans. By combining teaching, … Read more
Every day, when Sean Poole looks out his office window, he sees The Seaspan Sovereign. Permanently moored, the ship is a reminder of BC’s rich nautical history. It also happens to be one of the vessels his grandfather sailed on in the 1950s with Island Tug, before the company was acquired in 1970 by Seaspan, … Read more
For the past several weeks, loud cheers have been heard from patios and balconies across Canada as communities rallied for a nightly applause to show support and gratitude for our frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the cheers and clanging of pots and pans will be louder than ever in celebration of … Read more