CEOS News Archive
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Cracking the code of Thwaites ice shelf’s disintegration
November 6, 2025 —
A new study led by researchers from the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Earth Observation Science provides the most detailed account yet of how the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf in West Antarctica has progressively disintegrated over the past two decades.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
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.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
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.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Recognizing current Arctic research: The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship
July 7, 2025 —
The D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research is intended to honour Dr. Barber’s commitment to the next generation of Arctic researchers. The recipients from Spring Convocation 2025 have been selected and are highlighted below.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CTV News: Deepest ice core ever found in Canada collected by researchers
May 27, 2025 —
Deepest ice core ever found in Canada collected by researchers
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
UM Researchers Set to Drill Deepest Ice Core in Canadian History on Müller Ice Cap
April 4, 2025 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba are traveling to Müller Ice Cap, on Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut, where they will recover the deepest ice core ever drilled in Canada.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CTV Winnipeg: Conversation on bowhead whale discovery
March 28, 2025 —
Conversation on bowhead whale discovery
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
New paper out! First documented sighting of a group of bowhead whales in the Churchill River Estuary
March 17, 2025 —
A group of bowhead whales were sighted by researchers in the Churchill River Estuary.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M sea ice lab turns to solar power
January 22, 2025 —
U of M sea ice lab turns to solar power
Students
The Future of Arctic Research Begins at CMO
October 8, 2024 —
The Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), a world-class research facility located in Manitoba's Arctic gateway, is a transformative step in advancing environmental research. In this stunning video, viewers can see firsthand the extraordinary work being done at the CMO set against the breathtaking Arctic landscape.