Andrea Bellamy 
CEO of Digital Technology Supercluster praises BCIT on outcome-oriented approach, emphasis on multi-tasking skills CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster Sue Paish told graduating students that the learning environment they have been part of at BCIT has prepared them well for the demands of the rapidly evolving Canadian economy. Paish was one of two business … Read more
Brad Smith champions benefits of BCIT partnership at convocation keynote address The president of Microsoft predicts that British Columbia’s entire economy will be transformed by the kind of advances in digital technology that Microsoft and the British Columbia Institute of Technology are pioneering in their ongoing partnership. In a wide-ranging interview this week, Brad Smith … Read more
Approximately 1,500 BCIT students become BCIT graduates this week during the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s 2018 spring convocation ceremonies. They join a renowned group of over 175,000 BCIT alumni who—for over 50 years—have contributed meaningfully to the social, economic, and environmental prosperity of British Columbia. Congratulations to all our graduates, their families, friends, and … Read more
It is with great sadness that the BCIT community learned of the passing of esteemed past BCIT President Gordon Thom on May 17, 2018. Gordon is being fondly remembered for the significant impact he made as the longest-standing President of BCIT. Gordon started his 19-year BCIT career as the Vice-Principal of Continuing Education in 1966. … Read more
There’s so much going on every day at BCIT. With five campuses, over 200 programs, and 2400 employees, even those who work here don’t always get to see the exciting and innovative things our faculty and staff are working on. In this new video series, Inside BCIT, we’re aiming to change that, one person at … Read more
On February 20, 2018, approximately 450 BCIT students crossed the stage to collect their hard-earned diplomas, flipped the tassels on their grad caps—signifying the change from student to graduate—and officially entered the ranks of our nearly 175,000 BCIT alumni. Congratulations to our new graduates, their family and friends, and the faculty and staff who supported … Read more
BCIT’s education system of cohort learning provides students with a close group of friends throughout their studies. But where can you go to increase that circle and get the best experience at BCIT? There’s a myriad of opportunities at BCIT to not only meet new people but increase your skillset. Many operations on campus need … Read more
Our congratulations go out to recently retired BCIT faculty member Mark McDonald. Mark was recognized November 18 with the 2017 Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) Professional Achievement Award. The award recognizes ASTTBC members who have distinguished themselves in their field of technology, or who have made a substantial contribution to the wellbeing … Read more
Gundersen Health is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Wisconsin. In 2014, it achieved 100 percent energy independence—no small feat in a system with six hospitals (including a teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II trauma centre), and more than 50 clinics. With 1 billion dollars in annual revenues, and more than 7,000 … Read more
During November 6 – 10, 2017, BCIT celebrates Forensic Nurses Week. During this week we recognize the nurses who provide specialized care to men, women, and children who have been affected by violence and abuse. Forensic nurses help meet the physical, emotional, and legal needs of victims as well as perpetrators of violence and trauma. Critically, … Read more