Turn on the faucet and brush your teeth. Or jump in the shower for a refreshing and clean shower after a workout at the gym. Access to clean and safe water is a basic human right, not a privilege. Yet billions of people across the world are still living without safe water, leaving them struggling … Read more
Many Canadians are all too familiar with the block heater struggle—getting it plugged in while juggling keys and bags, connecting cords while saddled with bulky gloves, and even finding the plug in a dim garage. And those are just the things that fall into the “irritating” category. There’s also a safety element involved: if you … Read more
Have you ever felt homesick? As international students, we have to change from a familiar environment to an unfamiliar environment. We have to leave our family and friends, and we have to speak a different language. Compared to local students, we have to overcome many obstacles. However, honestly, studying at BCIT as an international student is … Read more
Follow me in the Life of a BCIT Human Resources student. Some days we get lecture and labs, but others we get to go to networking events.
Meet Bea – a BCIT Electrical Engineering Student who will be vlogging for the Life at BCIT blog this year. Post your comments below if you want to know more about BCIT or the program Bea is taking.
Beavers are industrious engineers in the animal kingdom and play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Beaver dams create wetlands, which serve as crucial habitats for a diverse range of species and help to regulate water flow and mitigate the effects of floods and droughts. Understanding where to focus beaver-based restoration for habitat and … Read more
The BCIT MAKE+ CYBATHLON Team, led by team pilot Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director of BCIT MAKE+ and former Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering Design, has won gold medal in the Wheelchair Race category of the 2024 CYBATHLON, held in Zurich, Switzerland on October 26 and 27. The CYBATHLON is an international competition that draws … Read more
Written by: Justin Saint, Co-chair of Pride BCIT October marks 2S/LGBTQIA+ History Month in Canada, a time to honor the achievements, struggles, and lasting impact of queer individuals who have shaped our communities and industries. While Pride Month in June is centered around visibility, joy, and advocacy for present and future human rights, 2S/LGBTQIA+ History … Read more
For BCIT alumnus Matt Cox, the road to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was far from smooth. At 17, Matt moved out to pursue hockey. He first landed in Saskatchewan and then to a small town in Nova Scotia called Pictou — 6,000 km from home. “I remember waking up the first morning … Read more
Earlier this year BCIT Communication faculty Chris Ganeff initiated an applied end-to-end project offering authentic learning for TV & Video Production Diploma students. Communication Department faculty acted as “clients,” for whom first year student teams would develop classroom instructional videos. Students experienced the real elements of a client project while supported by faculty from the … Read more