BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology

06/03/2026

BCIT is committed to sustainability—and that includes helping our community choose greener ways to get around. 🚲

This Go By Bike Week, explore the many ways BCIT supports cycling across our campuses, from bike-friendly amenities to a dedicated cycling community helping make active transportation more accessible.

Learn more: bcit.ca/news/stories/5-ways-bcit-supports-cycling/

In honour of Go by Bike Week, the Bike Team reflects on the support cyclists enjoy at BCIT. A friendly and dedicated Cycling Committee The BCIT Cycling Committee is a […]

06/02/2026

Inspired by wild spaces at BCIT campuses, students and employees participated in the Wild BCIT Photo Competition hosted by The BCIT Green Team last month.

Congratulations to Michael McKay, student, Bachelor of Creative Industries (BCI), BCIT School of Business + Media, for securing first place.

Captured at the BCIT Downtown Campus, Michael says, "Every day, I sit in class on the 8th floor and watch pigeons and seagulls jump off the building’s edges in flocks, showing off their defiance of gravity. My photo captures a seagull landing … making me wish I could fly as well."

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Inspired by wild spaces at BCIT campuses, students, faculty, and staff participated in the Wild BCIT Photo Competition. The BCIT Green Team hosted the competition to call attention to the […]

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples whose presence continues to shape Canada today.

We encourage the community to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as our collective past.

Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at BCIT provides support to Indigenous students throughout their educational journey, while also supporting the BCIT community in their work to advance Truth and Reconciliation: bcit.ca/indigenous-initiatives/

05/29/2026

Advance your career on a schedule that works for you. Join us for the Flexible Learning In-Person Info Session on June 2, 2026, at the BCIT Downtown Campus.

At this event, you’ll be able to:
• Connect directly with BCIT program experts
• Learn how Flexible learning options can support your goals
• Explore courses and programs across business, media, computing, health sciences, transportation, construction, and engineering.

Whether you’re looking to get your foot in the door, upskill in your career, or planning a career shift, Flexible Learning is designed for you.

Register now: bcit.ca/event/flexible-learning-in-person-info-session-2/

05/28/2026

Currently, when people consume omega-3s or other fat-soluble nutrients, a significant portion is not fully absorbed by the body.

Ziad Kandeel, second-year student in the UBC/BCIT Joint Honours in Biotechnology program, is helping to develop tiny delivery packages called lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), that protect omega-3 nutrients and help the body absorb them more effectively.

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BCIT student researcher Ziad Kandeel is advancing sustainable approaches to health and nutrition by helping transform seafood waste into valuable, high-impact health solutions. Ziad is a second-year student in the […]

05/27/2026

, reserve your graduation regalia through the Gaspard online reservation system. A direct link to the system is provided in your Invitation to Register for Convocation email from Student Records. Place your rental order by June 1, 2026.

All regalia rentals include a gown, hood, cap, and tassel. The cap and tassel are yours to keep. 🎓

05/27/2026

BCIT students pitched projects in a Dragon's Den-style challenge at the Burnaby campus.

After a competitive review of more than 50 submissions, six finalists advanced to the live pitch round where they presented and responded to questions from judges across industry and BCIT leadership.

Congratulations to all winners, participants, sponsors, and judges for yet again a fantastic event.

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BCIT students pitched projects ranging from tested prototypes to market-ready ventures at the 2026 Student Innovation Challenge Pitch Round, a fast-paced, intense, Dragon’s Den-style challenge finale held at the Burnaby […]

05/26/2026

When building an AI model, the quality, quantity, and diversity of information available is what generally determines its accuracy and usefulness.

From AI overcoming camouflage to object detection in adverse weather, here's what students found:

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Computing students are finishing up their first year of courses, preparing to go into industry internships and projects, or to pursue a thesis, in […]

05/25/2026

The Award recognizes a client who encourages positive collaboration with consulting engineering companies through effective communication, fair and transparent processes, and respectful working conditions.

In the last year, BCIT has completed the new Tall Timber Student Housing building and begun construction on three buildings that will be part of the Trades and Technology Complex, while preparing to break ground on the Concert Properties Centre for Trades and Technology and South Campus Infrastructure Renewal project.

The passion and skill of the engineers, architects and other consultants help us deliver projects that demonstrate leadership in engineering and sustainability.

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been awarded the prestigious Client of the Year Award for 2026 by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACECBC). […]

05/22/2026

BCIT is proud to earn recognition from the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards for creative excellence across multiple communications initiatives, including two Gold awards and two Honourable Mentions.

This year’s competition attracted more than 6,000 entries from across Canada and over 30 other countries. Award recipients range from individuals to global organizations, including companies such as Paramount Pictures, McKinsey & Company, and PepsiCo Design & Innovation.

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has earned recognition from the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards for creative excellence across multiple communications initiatives. This includes two Gold awards and two […]