BCIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Hudson, Vice President, People, Culture, and Inclusion. Chris has been interim in this role since May 2024 and early on has prioritized being accessible, visible, and involved in our community. Chris has and will be focused on bringing new approaches to creating an exceptional employee experience, … Read more
On November 14, 2024, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will be hosting the 19th annual Distinguished Awards, honouring four recipients with the BCIT Honorary Doctorate of Technology, Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Student Leadership Award, and the Faculty and Staff Association Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees are an inspiration in their fields, and their … Read more
September 10, 2024 (Richmond, BC) – The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), in partnership with the Province of BC and the Government of Canada, are revolutionizing life sciences training in British Columbia (BC) with the first-of-its-kind BC Biomanufacturing Training Facility (BCBTF). Representatives … Read more
Earlier this June, the Province of Quebec introduced Bill 2, which allows adults adopted in Quebec to now access the names of their birth parents, regardless of whether their biological parents opted to conceal their own identities or not. The loosened rules around children finding their birth parents opens questions about the implications and ethics … Read more
Feelings of elation, joy, and gratitude were everywhere—from the graduating students who received awards to the donors who made it all possible during this year’s June Graduating Awards Celebration. Held immediately after the BCIT Spring Convocation ceremonies on June 25, 26, and 27, donors who made an impact on students’ lives and helped support their … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 by Forbes. The annual rankings are developed by Forbes and Statista through an independent survey of 40,000 professionals across all industry sectors, with eligible companies employing at least 500 employees. The evaluation is based on three criteria: … Read more
Over 1700 students are crossing the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 205,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements and confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony begun with the acknowledgement that our campuses are … Read more
Written by Betty Riddle. The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to announce that Sean Poole, COO, Vancouver Island Ferry Company, was elected as the Association’s newest President following former President Emil Bosnjak’s retirement at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 12. Prior to this, Sean served on the board as Vice President from … Read more
The BCIT MAKE+ applied research group is collaborating with Providence Health Care (PHC) through Providence Research’s annual Skunkworks innovation competition. This collaboration is aimed at inspiring and developing new medical devices and health-related technologies, driven directly by insights and needs identified from the frontlines of care. The goal is to transform theoretical ideas into practical … Read more
On June 12, more than 200 BCIT alumni gathered for the 2024 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Feature Presentation at the BCIT Downtown Campus Tech Collider—a next-generation learning space and event venue. The event was the Association’s first in-person AGM since 2019 and it gave attendees an opportunity to reflect on the … Read more