CRRC Hosted the 37th Cold Regions Student Conference, Kicking Off with Engaging Icebreaker Event

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Cold Regions Research Centre (CRRC) successfully hosted the 37th Cold Regions Student Conference (CRRC 2025), bringing together students, researchers, and experts to discuss pressing environmental challenges in cold regions. The highly anticipated event began with an engaging icebreaker session, setting the stage for two days of insightful presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.

The conference opened with a warm welcome from the CRRC Executive Director. In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration among students and researchers working in cold regions science. The evening continued with a presentation by Dr. Jonathan Newman, Vice President of Research at Laurier, followed by a talk from Laurier’s Northern Coordinator on the university’s research facilities in Yellowknife.

The 37th Cold Regions Student Conference continued over the next two days, featuring a diverse lineup of research presentations and discussions on climate change, hydrology, remote sensing, permafrost, and more. With over 100 registered participants, this year’s conference included oral, poster, and three-minute thesis (3MT) presentations. Participants also competed for student awards, recognizing excellence in research across all presentation formats. Additionally, a scavenger hunt for field workshop attendees added a fun, interactive element to the event.

For more information about the Cold Regions Research Centre and its initiatives, visit www.coldregions.ca.

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