Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human, whether in the past, the present or the future.
Anthropologists apply research approaches including ethnography, audio-visual and digital methods, excavations, fieldwork and lab-based work. Faculty in the department have undertaken research around the world.
Study anthropology at UVic
Drawing on insights from the social sciences, the sciences and the humanities, anthropologists study how humans have emerged and organized ourselves. Embracing the full diversity of humanity across time and space, anthropologists at UVic work in fields such as:
- human history and material culture (archaeology)
- human evolution and primatology (biological anthropology)
- human culture and society (socio-cultural anthropology)
At UVic, anthropology undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on and experiential learning opportunities, including field schools and co-operative education.
From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study anthropology at UVic.
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Dr. Nowell quoted in Daily Mail
July 3, 2025
Dr. April Nowell is quoted for the online version of the UK paper the Daily Mail in an article on what life would be like if Neanderthals did not go extinct. Read the article here.
Final episode of podcast on finance
June 27, 2025
Prof. Daromir Rudnyckyj is co-hosting a series of the “Mergers & Acquisitions” podcast with Counter Currency Lab research associate Ferdi Nur Demirci. The...
PhD student's article
June 24, 2025
Congratulations to our PhD student Fabiola Sánchez Balderas on being a co-author of a published peer reviewed article titled "Antes y después de Palenque: La colectividad maya en...
New map highlights Indigenous treaties and rights
June 19, 2025
Read about Dr. Brian Thom, Dr. Ry Moran and PhD candidate Leah Fulton (GEOG) (right) and the map of indigenous treaties.Full article here.
Scholar Spotlight on Dr. Kalan
June 19, 2025
Scholar Spotlight news story on Dr. Ammie Kalan and her work - one of only three great ape behavioural experts in Canada. Read the full story here.
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