Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CJOB: Link Between Melting Sea Ice and Extreme Weather
September 23, 2025 —
Dr. Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of Manitoba, discusses the impact of sea ice on Arctic cyclones
September 23, 2025 —
Dr. Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of Manitoba, discusses the impact of sea ice on Arctic cyclones
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CJOB: UM Scientist Aboard CCGS Amundsen Studies Arctic Change
September 19, 2025 —
Researchers Dr. David Babb (Research Associate, Centre for Earth Observation Science) from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Lisa Matthes from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are studying sea ice thickness, growth, and content, including biological, chemical, and contaminant samples, aboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen
September 19, 2025 —
Researchers Dr. David Babb (Research Associate, Centre for Earth Observation Science) from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Lisa Matthes from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are studying sea ice thickness, growth, and content, including biological, chemical, and contaminant samples, aboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024
September 10, 2025 —
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.
September 10, 2025 —
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.
Research and International News
World-renowned climate scientist Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 4, 2025 —
Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured with International Fellowship by the Royal Society of Canada.
September 4, 2025 —
Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured with International Fellowship by the Royal Society of Canada.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Celebrating a Legacy: NRI Professor Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
September 4, 2025 —
Dr. Fikret Berkes from the Natural Resources Institute has been awarded the Certificate of Honor for Lifetime Achievement of Commons Scholarship from the International Association for the Study of the Commons.
September 4, 2025 —
Dr. Fikret Berkes from the Natural Resources Institute has been awarded the Certificate of Honor for Lifetime Achievement of Commons Scholarship from the International Association for the Study of the Commons.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Celebrating one year of research at the Churchill Marine Observatory
August 22, 2025 —
The Churchill Marine Observatory celebrates the 1-year anniversary since opening on August 27th, 2024.
August 22, 2025 —
The Churchill Marine Observatory celebrates the 1-year anniversary since opening on August 27th, 2024.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC Manitoba: U of M researcher and his team are headed back to the Arctic to investigate sea ice.
August 22, 2025 —
U of M researcher and his team are headed back to the Arctic to investigate sea ice.
August 22, 2025 —
U of M researcher and his team are headed back to the Arctic to investigate sea ice.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Uncovering the Mystery of the Sherman Basin
August 22, 2025 —
Dr. Kristina Brown of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty is taking part in a new multiyear expedition, as part of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions. This program aims to uncover the effects of changes in marine systems while developing innovative, community-led strategies to help protect the global ocean.
August 22, 2025 —
Dr. Kristina Brown of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty is taking part in a new multiyear expedition, as part of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions. This program aims to uncover the effects of changes in marine systems while developing innovative, community-led strategies to help protect the global ocean.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
“Net Positive” Carbon Grain Farming – An Interview with PhD Graduate, David Rourke
August 21, 2025 —
In this article, PhD graduate David Rourke from the Natural Resources Institute is interviewed about his approach to lower emissions and how to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by the farming industry.
August 21, 2025 —
In this article, PhD graduate David Rourke from the Natural Resources Institute is interviewed about his approach to lower emissions and how to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by the farming industry.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC Manitoba: Satellites detected early hints of ‘catastrophic’ wildfire season in Manitoba, researchers say
August 12, 2025 —
Analysis suggests overlapping factors seen from space, including less lush vegetation, signaled season ahead
August 12, 2025 —
Analysis suggests overlapping factors seen from space, including less lush vegetation, signaled season ahead