Environment and Geography News Archive
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
Environment and geography in the news
July 23, 2025 —
Dr. John Hanesiak's Storm-Chasing Field Course has caught the attention of multiple news sources.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Storm chasing field course celebrates 20th anniversary
July 16, 2025 —
Established in 2005, this year marks the 20-year anniversary of the “Severe Thunderstorms - Storm Chasing and Field Techniques” course offered by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.
Research and International
Uniting Indigenous and western science education for Manitoba youth
April 3, 2025 —
The Kiskinhamakiwin (PromoScience) program extends its partner network and cross-cultural mentorship-model into an urban context.
CBC Daybreak Alberta: Atmospheric science professor from UM and member of the Northern Hail Project, John Hanesiak, and severe weather
August 12, 2024 —
As residents in western Alberta clean up after a recent hail storm, CBC Radio talks to atmospheric science professor from UM and member of the Northern Hail Project, John Hanesiak, about the fickle nature of this weather phenomenon and why it's getting more severe.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Exploring Tanzania: UM professors gather at Olduvai Gorge
April 12, 2024 —
Last summer, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources professors Dr. Karen Alley and Dr. Paul Durkin met at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania to discuss the Stone, Tools, Diet, and Sociality at the Dawn of Humanity (SDS) project.
Research and International
UM researchers receive more than $1 million in new project funding
March 13, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 13, the federal government announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Celebrating excellence in teaching – 2023 Riddell Teaching Awards
November 23, 2023 —
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty celebrates the accomplishments of its teaching staff from 2023.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
I will live for both of us: a history of colonialism, uranium mining, and Inuit resistance
January 17, 2023 —
"I Will Live for Both of Us: A History of Colonialism, Uranium Mining, and Inuit Resistance" discusses political conflicts over proposed uranium mining in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.