Amy Chen 
Good day, I write to you today with a heavy heart in light of last week’s heartbreaking discovery of the remains of Indigenous children at a former Kamloops Residential School. This is a devastating and painful time for Indigenous families and communities across our country. On behalf of our BCIT community, I extend my thoughts … Read more
BCIT is the first and only Canadian post-secondary to become an Unreal Engine Academic Partner. The Unreal Academic Partner Program recognizes post-secondary institutions that have committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities with an experienced faculty, proven curricula, sufficient facilities, and resources to create positive outcomes for students with various personal growth and career objectives. The … Read more
Congratulations to the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) on receiving Top 5 Chapter recognition from the American Marketing Association (AMA). At the 2021 AMA International Collegiate Conference, BCITMA was selected from 300 post-secondary chapters across North America. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding accomplishment and leadership of BCIT Marketing students, as well as the … Read more
Yesterday, the Premier of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Officer announced an extension on the current Provincial Public Health Orders for a further five weeks, through to May 25, 2021, at midnight. Current Orders The following Orders remain in effect to address the rising COVID-19 case count and to help break the chain of … Read more
To support industries across BC and beyond in embracing digital transformation, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is launching the Centre for Digital Transformation (C4DT) as a resource hub for future-proof education and careers. Digital transformation is inevitable and has become a key strategic initiative across most if not all organizations. According to the … Read more
BCIT is thrilled to announce Dr. Andrea Frisque as Dean for the School of Energy. Andrea comes to BCIT from Stantec Inc. and will be starting on May 17, 2021. She has over 15 years of experience related to analyses and computer simulation for sustainable design. She is a mechanical engineer and began her academic … Read more
With five campuses and around 50,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT is one of BC’s largest post-secondary. BCIT degree graduates have a 98% employment while diploma and certificate graduates have a 93% employment and apprentice completers have a 98% employment. How are BCIT students in finding employment? In this Graduate Advice series, we ask our … Read more
Different than a college or university, BCIT offers practical, applied education with instructors who have direct, hands-on experience in their industry. BCIT graduates are adept in their field, yet humble in their character; citizens who strive for personal success and success for the world; and innovative thinkers who will solve some of the great issues … Read more
Just as Christina Dixon was getting ready to finish her preceptorship and graduate from the Nursing program at BCIT, the global pandemic led to nationwide lockdowns. So rather than resuming her hands-on training, working alongside a registered nurse to help real patients, Christina was suddenly wondering if she would be able to complete her degree. … Read more
Vancouver, BC – Researchers with the CERN-based ALPHA collaboration have announced the world’s first laser-based manipulation of antimatter, leveraging a made-in-Canada laser system to cool a sample of antimatter down to near absolute zero. The achievement, detailed in an article published today and featured on the cover of the journal Nature, will significantly alter the landscape of antimatter research and advance … Read more