Dr. Ariane Burke

Professor

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Biography

Ariane Burke is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal, specializing in the study of the Middle Paleolithic and the transition to the Upper Paleolithic. Her research interests include subsistence strategies and population dispersal models of human populations. She employs numerical techniques to study the impact of climate change on human-paleoenvironment interactions. Burke's archaeological work has included research on the paleoethology and taxonomy of equids and has involved field studies in Mongolia. Currently, she directs the Laboratory of Ecomorphology and Paleoanthropology and the research group on hominid dispersals. She has held several academic positions at institutions such as the University of Bern, University of Cambridge, and University of Geneva. Throughout her career, Burke has received numerous accolades including the Lady Mary Beaufort Fellowship at St. John's College, Cambridge University and recognitions from Québec Science for her significant scientific discoveries. She is actively involved in various research projects, focusing on the dynamics between climate change and human populations across different historical periods, including ongoing studies related to the Late Glacial Interstadial Complex in Europe.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Professor in the Department of Anthropology specializing in Paleoanthropology and Archaeology.

Visiting Researcher

2020-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research • University of Bern, Switzerland

Conducted research on climate change impacts.

Beaufort Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2021-12-31

St. John's College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Awarded fellowship for research in Anthropology.

Visiting Academic

2007-01-01 — 2008-12-31

University College London • London, UK

Lectured on topics related to Evolution and Cultural Diversity.

Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2007-12-31

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Held faculty position in the Department of Anthropology.

Awards

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Lady Mary Beaufort Fellowship

2021-01-01
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Top Scientific Discoveries of 2017

2018-01-01
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Top Scientific Discoveries of 2012

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.