Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive
Canadian songbirds forced to change their tunes
January 24, 2018 —
Some Canadian songbirds have to change their tunes because noise pollution from things like oil and gas drilling equipment otherwise drowns out important parts of their songs, U of M researchers have found
January 24, 2018 —
Some Canadian songbirds have to change their tunes because noise pollution from things like oil and gas drilling equipment otherwise drowns out important parts of their songs, U of M researchers have found
Alumni and faculty appointed to the Order of Canada
January 2, 2018 —
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced new appointments to the Order of Canada, including U of M alumni and faculty
January 2, 2018 —
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced new appointments to the Order of Canada, including U of M alumni and faculty
Students News
Top student success stories of 2017
December 21, 2017 —
The 140th anniversary year saw new discoveries, new scholarship winners and many other significant achievements by outstanding U of M students
December 21, 2017 —
The 140th anniversary year saw new discoveries, new scholarship winners and many other significant achievements by outstanding U of M students
David Barber receives honorary degree from Laval
December 14, 2017 —
"David G. Barber is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contribution to the Canadian research community is simply remarkable."
December 14, 2017 —
"David G. Barber is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contribution to the Canadian research community is simply remarkable."
Churchill Marine Observatory receives new federal funding
December 1, 2017 —
Funds for northern initiatives, including $1.5 million for Churchill Marine Observatory
December 1, 2017 —
Funds for northern initiatives, including $1.5 million for Churchill Marine Observatory
Trouble in Manitoba’s golden-winged warblers population
November 28, 2017 —
Genetic change is underway in what was once thought to be the most genetically pure songbird population
November 28, 2017 —
Genetic change is underway in what was once thought to be the most genetically pure songbird population
Climate Change: From Challenges to Opportunities
October 25, 2017 —
Academics from across Canada will discuss this multi-faceted, global issue, and its impact on geography, business, natural resources, the Arctic and national security
October 25, 2017 —
Academics from across Canada will discuss this multi-faceted, global issue, and its impact on geography, business, natural resources, the Arctic and national security
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
The story of rocks
October 19, 2017 —
New exhibit at the Cretaceous Menagerie in the Wallace Building uniquely pairs Inuit carvings with the rock types from which they are made
October 19, 2017 —
New exhibit at the Cretaceous Menagerie in the Wallace Building uniquely pairs Inuit carvings with the rock types from which they are made
Monster discovered in Canadian Arctic
October 19, 2017 —
Graduate student Aurelie Delaforge discovered Canada’s first scientifically sound monster lurking under ice
October 19, 2017 —
Graduate student Aurelie Delaforge discovered Canada’s first scientifically sound monster lurking under ice
‘My love of the natural world fuels my interest and curiosity’
October 12, 2017 —
Justin Budyk’s passion for his studies comes from his love of the outdoors
October 12, 2017 —
Justin Budyk’s passion for his studies comes from his love of the outdoors





