The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kory Wilson as Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, effective January 18, 2016. Kory comes to BCIT most recently from Vancouver Community College where she served as Director, Aboriginal Education and Community Engagement since 2011. Kory is Chair of the National … Read more
BCIT, the BCIT Alumni Association, and the BCIT Student Association hosted leading author, inventor, and futurist Ray Kurzweil at the Burnaby campus November 16. “I think there’s going to be a revolution in higher education,” said Kurzweil to a packed space of nearly 1000 students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Kurzweil offered a glimpse into the … Read more
The John Salisbury Mining Lab and the John Salisbury Memorial Endowment will support future students For immediate release: April 12, 2012 BURNABY, BC: The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is proud to announce the naming of the John Salisbury Mining Lab, in recognition of the significant gift from Mr. Salisbury to BCIT which establishes … Read more
BCIT is home to approximately 3,750 international students from almost 100 countries around the globe. Graduating from BCIT is more than a credential for international students. For many, it means returning home with a globally recognized education, being equipped with future-proof and relevant skills to support in-demand jobs, or the ability to pursue pathway to … Read more
Residence life at BCIT is pretty convenient for students. It comes with a lot perks such as: A 5 minute walk from classes (which means more sleeping and less commuting) Furnished rooms so you don’t have to buy furniture A common living space with a TV and cable Periodic free food and activities put on … Read more
Hello it’s Megan! It’s that time of the year where winter break is just around the corner. But before we get there we have to wrap up all of the group projects and then have exam week. (DUN DUN DUN) My group just finished a presentation yesterday and we have 3 big projects left before … Read more
Once upon a time I was able to sleep in and stay out all night. That was a time long ago, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing. With school in full swing, sometimes I wonder where all the time in the day goes and how I am able to accomplish so … Read more
Hello! I just wanted to give you a little update about what happened on orientation day earlier this month. Although it was a just a week and a half ago I feel like it i’ve been at BCIT for the past 2 months (time really flies here). So before we started class we got an … Read more
If you follow our Life at BCIT student blogs, the name Rosa Lin should be a familiar one. Rosa was a BCIT student blogger for the School of Construction and the Environment in 2013-2014 as she worked to complete her master’s degree. Rosa has the remarkable distinction of being the first person to graduate from … Read more
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