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Brian Thom to discuss his recent research on Jomon archaeology with UVic's Pacific and Asian Studies
March 17th @ 2:30pm in CLE B017

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Our upcoming colloquium talk, Mon, March 9th, Cor B235

Maghrebi Muslim Men living in Quebec
Youssef Benzouine: PhD Cand., Religious Studies, University of Montreal & Ian H. Stewart Graduate Student Fellow, Center for Studies in Religion and Society, UVic

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In addition, the Committee was impressed by your research-informed approach, which weaves your own doctoral fieldwork into undergraduate instruction and empowers students to think critically about complex social issues while making anthropological theory tangible and accessible."

"Since 2021, you have demonstrated consistent teaching excellence as both a teaching assistant and sessional instructor, earning the highest possible performance ratings across multiple programs in the Department of Anthropology.

Congratulations to our PhD candidate and Sessional instructor Leah Mernaugh Bergman on receiving the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Students at the University of Victoria - Faculty of Social Sciences.

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As per the Dean's letter:

Thank you so much to the generous alum who donated towards our upcoming archaeological field course ANTH 343 offered this summer.
If you wish to support student learning you can donate here.

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-- I am so excited to see what the next years bring!"

In this time, we’ve learned so much about our early human ancestors, including the littlest of neanderthal kiddos, and lots of things I thought we’d never know – I mean, who had sequencing of the Neanderthal genome on their 21st Century Bingo Card?!

April says “The hummus photo is actually one I helped to make at a cooking class when I took a bit of time out from research.”

April says “The crepe photo, you can say something like : And happily sometimes my research also takes me to France!”

Throughout my career I have been privileged to take part in exciting scientific discoveries, collaborate with brilliant colleagues, work with inspiring students, and of course, eat delicious food!

a 350,000 year old hand axe with horse blood found on it from Shishan Marsh 1 Azraq

and most recently to visit Misliya, a site with the oldest modern human remains outside of Africa near Haifa in northern Israel. Next stop? Possibly Azerbaijan, more on that coming soon!

April, Chris, and Stu excavating at Shishan Marsh 1 in Azraq, NE Jordan;

My work has taken me to Azraq in NE Jordan where my team and I found the world's oldest stone tools with blood on them (stay tuned for new results!)

April Nowell with with Dr. Reuven Yeshurun at Misliya Cave, at Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel.

From Dr. April Nowell
"Neanderthals are my passion and for the past 25 years I have studied how they lived (and died) in the Levant, a geographic corridor that connects Africa and Eurasia.

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Dr. Roy Carlson

UVic Anthropology offers our condolences for the passing of Dr. Roy Carlson, founding professor and former chair of archaeology at our sister institution, SFU. His work deeply shaped the study of Northwest Coast heritage.

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Did Neanderthals find human traits hotter in women than men? | CBC News Long ago, Neanderthals and modern humans interbred. But among Neanderthals, their modern human blood came mostly from their female ancestors, and a new genetic study finds this was likely due to their...

Dr. Nowell's research was included in a CBC News science story on "Neanderthal human hybrids mating preferences."

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What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals

Featuring @uvic.ca's Dr April Nowell www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/s...

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Examining the effectiveness of eHealth approaches to blood pressure monitoring and control in older adults: A systematic review This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions for monitoring and controlling blood pressure in older adults. A quantitative systematic review method was used, ...

ALH Research Fellows Drs. Dordunoo (UVIC ANTH), Mallidou, and Borycki collaborated with Drs. Hilal Yildirim and Sedat Yildiz (Inonu University, Turkey) on a systematic review of eHealth tools for older adults managing blood pressure.

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Designed for students seeking employable skills, this course builds a toolkit of techniques frequently used in the B.C. archaeology consulting sector.

Please note: this is not a research excavation. The course consists of hands-on workshops in archaeological survey and documentation, plus discussions of heritage management regulations and Indigenous and provincial protocols.

Students will build proficiency in non-invasive field techniques used daily by professional archaeologists. This course emphasizes practical skills development outside the classroom.

Weeks 2–3 focus on hands-on training in archaeological field techniques for identifying, mapping, and recording sites. We will visit archaeological settings around Greater Victoria in intertidal and forested environments.

This local field course has two parts. Week 1 (5 days) is participation in the UVic Ocean Past Conference on campus, featuring global research on coastal archaeology. Students will learn from and contribute to an international community of scholars.

Eligible ANTH students may apply for funding or scholarship support to offset course fees. Reimbursement follows successful completion. Contact Jindra Belanger (jindra@uvic.ca) for details.

After March 10: Watch for a decision by email. Secure your place with a 50% non-refundable deposit (due before March 31). The remaining 50% is due at the June 12 pre-class meeting

Prerequisites: ANTH 240 or 250 AND one of ANTH 241, 319, 340, 360, or 442
Application deadline: March 2, 2026

Before March 10: Email Dr. Iain McKechnie (iim@uvic.ca) with your interests, training/experience, and an unofficial transcript.

Dates: June 15–July 2, 2026
Mandatory remote pre-class meeting: June 12, 2026
Instructor: Dr. Iain McKechnie
Location: UVic Campus & Greater Victoria
Additional fees: $400

Archaeology Field Course: ANTH 343 - Archaeological Field Techniques - Summer 2026

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria is organizing a local field course this summer 2026.

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Research group claims preeclampsia doomed the Neanderthals, but experts say it's just a 'thought experiment' Preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that involves high blood pressure, could have led to a decline in Neanderthals' fertility, a new study suggests.

Dr. April Nowell comments on this new study of potential decline in Neanderthals' fertility in an article titled "Research group claims preeclampsia doomed the Neanderthals, but experts say it's just a 'thought experiment'"
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Shadow theatre shines light on Itelmen culture, language - UVic News UVic anthropology assistant professor Tatiana Degai explores Indigenous storytelling through puppetry, film and song.

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Dr. Degai is featured in a UVic News story, "Shadow theatre shines light on Itelmen culture, language" about her storywork approach to Indigenous language revitalization

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George Clutesi: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap, has been nominated for a BC Heritage Award in Education Communications and Awareness.

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Walsh & Dr. Jennifer Robinson (ANTH alum/adjunct)

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