Dr. April Nowell

Professor

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Biography

April Nowell is a Paleolithic archaeologist specializing in cognitive archaeology, Paleolithic art, and Neandertal lifeways. She explores the relationship between children and archaeology through the lens of science, pop culture, and media. Nowell is the author of 'Growing Ice Age' (2021) and has won the 2023 EAA Book Prize. Her current projects include a new book that culminates 15 years of research into the lives of Ice Age children. Notably, she has conducted fieldwork in Koonalda Cave, Southern Australia, investigating ancient artistic expressions in conjunction with Traditional Owners. Her research also focuses on the Azraq Basin in Jordan, examining the long-term occupation by hominins and the impact of fluctuating freshwater resources on human adaptation over the past 400,000–40,000 years. This project is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, emphasizing the continuity of human life in this critical geographic corridor between Africa and Eurasia.

Research Interests

Courses

Paleolithic Archaeology Paleolithic Art Archaeology of Children Archaeological Theory Honours Seminar

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.