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
On November 14, 2024, over 250 guests gathered at the Burnaby Delta Hotel to honour four outstanding individuals and their achievements at the 2024 BCIT Distinguished Awards. The awardees are leaders in their respective fields and are inspirations to the BCIT community. Their achievements reflect who we are and what we do in creating meaningful, … Read more
Kristy’s journey has been one of discovery, resilience, and community dedication. She didn’t set out to have a career in philanthropy, but it found her and has shaped who she is today. While attending Capilano College to earn her Diploma in Business, Kristy took a position at a hospital foundation as a data entry clerk, … Read more