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University of Regina welcomes global carbon capture and storage event
The University of Regina hosted its 17th iteration of its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Summer School. (Jacob Carr/CTV News).
The International Carbon Capture and Storage Knowledge Centre, along with the University of Regina, are in the midst of hosting a weeklong program bringing together students and presenters from all around the world.
Organizers of the event say that the presenters talk about current and future carbon capture technologies, economics, policies and regulations.
On the student side, the event had over 200 applicants this year, of which, 50 were chosen to partake.
'We've got 50 students from 31 countries here,' explained Tim Dixon, director and general manager of the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme.
'They form teams, and they collaborate, and on the last day they have to present their results. It's actually a competition; we give an award for the best group presentation. As well as getting the knowledge on CCS for themselves, it also forms their professional peer groups that will go with them for the rest of their careers.'
2025 marks the 17th iteration of the CCS Summer School, which after the completion of this week, will have over 800 alumni.
