How BCIT innovated to provide applied solutions to industry challenges

BCIT researchers and research groups have been working with industries for 30 years, helping companies and organizations develop new technologies, products, and services. Despite the evolving challenges of the pandemic this year, BCIT continued its bold pursuit of new applications and technologies to solve real-life problems. The result? An impressive list of breakthrough accomplishments and … Read more

BCIT partners with industry on virtual clean-energy training platform for First Nations communities

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), in partnership with Siemens Canada, Denesoline Corporation (Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation’s wholly-owned subsidiary), and the Digital Supercluster, is proud to announce its investment in empowering Indigenous communities by providing an online vocational training program in Clean Energy Power Plants. Many rural northern communities, such as Łutsël K’é … Read more

Improving learner access with the BCIT Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program

Improving learner access with the BCIT Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating program

BCIT is committed to providing flexible pathways to learning, to facilitating reskilling, and to improving learner access—particularly for underrepresented groups. In support of this, the School of Transportation’s Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating (BWR-E) program is open to provide opportunities for women and Indigenous learners to train for exciting careers in the marine industry. With funding … Read more

Seaspan Shipyards invests $1.65M to create new BCIT Research Chair in Welding Technologies and Metallurgy Research

BCIT student welding

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) have announced the establishment of a new research chair at BCIT. The Centre of Welding Technologies and Metallurgy Research Chair will be the first at BCIT to be exclusively based on funding and collaboration with an industry partner and will enhance BC-based industrial research … Read more

Celebrate the season of giving by shopping the 2nd annual BCIT Alumni Holiday Market

How do you show your loved ones you care? Surprise them with special gifts that spark joy from the second annual BCIT Alumni Holiday Market. Launching November 1 and running through December 31, 2021, the BCIT Alumni Association is proud to feature alumni-owned businesses and services. Make your loved ones feel appreciated while supporting alumni … Read more

Awards make a positive difference in the lives of BCIT students

When you’re 20 years into a career, it’s not easy to change your game plan. But as an amateur athlete competing at both local levels and on the international stage in ultimate frisbee, Jennifer Nicholls knows a thing or two about pivoting. When she wanted a career change, she knew exactly where to find it. … Read more

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

BCIT Burnaby campus in spring.

On September 30, 2021 BCIT will join public services, post-secondary’s, businesses, and organizations across the country in recognition of the federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 has long been known as Orange Shirt Day, a campaign founded by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad. In observance of this day, all full-time classes and … Read more

BCIT Summer 2021 Convocation Ceremony celebrates graduates

BCIT Summer Convocation 2021

A big congratulations to the BCIT Graduating Class of Summer 2021! On July 28, the Summer 2021 Convocation Ceremony took place which celebrated over 3,000 BCIT graduates, and was hosted by Kevin Lim, BCIT alumnus and Morning Host on 104.9 KiSS RADiO. BCIT graduates took part in the virtual ceremony, along with their families, friends, … Read more

10 alumni-owned BC businesses to celebrate on BC Day

Birds-eye angle of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BC

BC Day falls on the first Monday of August every year and offers BC residents a time to celebrate the many contributions of the province’s diverse residents. To help commemorate the day, we’re highlighting 10 BCIT alumni-owned businesses making a difference in British Columbia. From an Indigenous-owned wellness brand to a company committed to protecting … Read more

Goslings rescued from BCIT Downtown Campus roof

Gosling being rescued

In early May, high atop the roof of the BCIT Downtown Campus a group of tiny goslings was stranded. The goslings couldn’t jump past the rooftop parapet to join their parents. Immediately Adam Dickinson, Manager of Transportation and Grounds, called the Wildlife Rescue Association. “And within an hour they were on the roof to rescue … Read more