Alumni
As a graduate of UVic’s Faculty of Science, you are part of a community of over 18,000 science alumni who are making an impact in their local communities, across Canada and internationally, solving the world’s most challenging problems. We’re exceptionally proud of our alumni and are always eager to learn what you’ve been up to and where life has taken you.
Get involved
There are many ways to stay connected with former classmates and contribute to the Science community.
- attend an alumni event
- read our quarterly newsletter, Science News
- speak at a lecture or event
- join an alumni council or committee, such as the Alumni Advisory Board
- mentor students or young alumni
- hire a co-op student or offer professional development opportunities to students
- consider how your business could partner with the Faculty of Science
- donate to support students award, research or our programs
- follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and/or Bluesky
Connect with our alumni relations officer for more opportunities or to get started.
Alumni Advisory Board
The Alumni Advisory Board provides valuable advice to the Faculty of Science, bringing industry perspectives to our programs. The board supports the faculty in our ongoing review of our offerings to ensure our graduates are able to meet the intellectual and practical aspects of current global challenges.
Alumni awards program
Help us celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Science alumni by nominating a friend, colleague or former classmate for a ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | Distinguished Alumni Award. These annual awards celebrate emerging and established alumni for their commitment and accomplishments in their field.
Nominate an alumnus for a Distinguished Alumni Award
Past alumni award recipients
Award: Presidents' Award 2026
UVic degree: PhD in Physics, 2026
Role: Director General, Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
Current hometown: Victoria, BC
Award: Presidents' Alumni Award 2024
UVic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Earth and Ocean Sciences, 2008
Role: CEO and founder of TrichAnalytics Inc.
Current hometown: North Saanich, BC
Award: Presidents' Alumni Award 2024
UVic degree: MSc in Physics, 1985; PhD in Physics, 1990
Role: Professor in astrophysics at Pontificia Universidat Católica de Chile
Current hometown: Santiago, Chile
Award: Presidents' Alumni Award 2024
UVic degree: PhD in chemistry, 1999
Role: Professor and department head in Chemistry at UBC
Current hometown: Vancouver, BC
