Judith SuryantoJudith Suryanto

Judith was born and raised in Indonesia and moved to Vancouver in 2018. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Statistics and is currently pursuing a career in Marketing and Communications. Judith's goals are strongly people/user-centered, and she is passionate about enhancing human experiences through unique storytelling and innovative media and technology. Additionally, she frequently leverages her background in research and data analysis to find patterns and make informed decisions. Outside of work, Judith enjoys coffee chats and playing badminton.

Two BCIT students recognized as top performing students in architecture and design by Metropolis Magazine 2023

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BCIT Burnaby Campus

Congratulations to BCIT Bachelor of Architectural Science student Matthew Keller, and BCIT Bachelor of Interior Design student, David (Yu) Kim, for being named in The Future100 by Metropolis Magazine 2023! The Future100 recognizes the most talented young designers graduating from North America’s architecture and design schools each year. Recipients not only proposed beautiful, well-designed spaces … Read more

BCIT stands in support of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities

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BCIT building with a rainbow crosswalk

In response to the anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) protests happening across Canada today, we want to acknowledge that this event may adversely impact members of our BCIT community, particularly members of our 2S/LGBTQIA+ community, and feel disruptive to the safe and inclusive environment we are committed to creating at BCIT.   We want to … Read more

BCIT recognized as a top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index

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Once again, BCIT has been recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) as a top performer in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI), tying for fifth with the University of California, Berkeley, in the category of Wellbeing and Work. Association for Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) AASHE empowers higher education … Read more

BCIT introduces the 2023 BCIT Accessibility Plan in a significant step to championing diversity and inclusion

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BCIT Accessibility Plan 2023

BCIT honoured and excited to introduce the BCIT Accessibility Plan 2023, our first Institute plan in support of the Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA). Compliance with this legislation is a requirement for all post-secondary institutions but we are proud to say that BCIT has been leading the way in our sector. Our plan exceeds all … Read more

Our People: Meet Garrett Kryt, Program Head, BCIT MAKE+ Applied Research

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Garrett Kryt, Program Head, MAKE+ Applied Research

Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more

6 in-demand opportunities to advance your trades career

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With over one million jobs set to open in BC in the next decade, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, the need for skilled workers to fulfill the workforce gap is at an all-time high – particularly in the trades sector. As part of the Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, a … Read more

Jennifer Figner appointed BCIT Provost and Vice President, Academic

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Jennifer Figner, Provost and Vice President of Academic, BCIT

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Figner as Provost and Vice President, Academic. In this role, Jennifer will lead the creation and implementation of the academic priorities for the Institute and will champion crucial academic initiatives across all our campuses. Jennifer has been serving as the … Read more

BCIT receives funding to expand mass timber education

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People looking to excel in B.C.’s growing mass-timber sector can now access more knowledge and training opportunities at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). “Mass timber is a strong, clean building technology that is at the centre of our province’s future construction blueprint,” said Jagrup Brar, Minister of State for Trade, and chair of the Mass … Read more

9 in-demand trades jobs in British Columbia for 2023 and beyond

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Nearly every sector in the market is experiencing a rapid shift in skilled labour. Today, tradespeople are one of the most heavily impacted by the changing market landscape. While this may sound like a challenge, it’s actually an opportunity. According to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, more than one million job openings are expected … Read more

Leaders from BC Hydro, EnWave Corporation, Fraser River Pile and Dredge, Shell Canada Ltd., and Townline Homes, share their valuable advice

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Photo of Willingdon Centre stage with a big screen that says Congratulations Grads of 2023 with people sitting on the stage in grad gowns.

Last month, 1,100 BCIT students crossed the stage in five in-person Convocation ceremonies. Convocation is not only a celebration of our students’ achievements, but also a testament to our commitment in helping our graduates create sustained and meaningful impact in their careers beyond BCIT. This year, BCIT invited leaders from numerous competitive industries to share … Read more