Acadia University

Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies

Acadia University is globally recognized for fostering a research environment that offers all students the chance to participate in research and community engagement. The Research and Innovation Office, which includes the Office of Industry and Community Engagement (ICE), encourages students and faculty to explore local and international issues in an interdisciplinary way. Acadia also offers entrepreneurship and experiential learning opportunities through Launchbox. We offer a large number of undergraduate Honours programs — most of which are thesis-based—and 18 Masters programs & an Inter-University Doctoral Program in Educational Studies.

Latest News

A female Acadia student kneels down atop a rock to examine a specimen while a cat curls up to her.

When Archaeology Met Geology: The Pottery That Rocked Acadia’s World

In summer of 2025, 15 members of an interdisciplinary crew, including Acadia students Bella MacQuarrie and Cameron Barnard, embarked on a trip to southern Greece to work on the Southern Mani Archaeological Project (SMAP) led by Dr. Chelsea Gardner (History & Classics) Dr. Bill Parkinson (Field Museum, Chicago).

Family food security work leads to Canada Research Chair renewal

Dr. Esteve Hassan observes as two students in a computer electronics lab read code on laptops.

Gut check: computer science leading AI health care innovation

It should come as no surprise that students in Acadia University’s computer science department are doing work that seems right out of science fiction. With Dr. Esteve Hassan’s new project, if Fantastic Voyage pops into your head, it’s understandable.

A young researcher extracts a sample of a tick in a laboratory workspace at Acadia.

Good news breeds more good news (and ticks): Acadia to establish Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre

When Acadia University researcher Dr. Nicoletta Faraone and her team made headlines and social media buzz this spring with their tick research breakthroughs, they garnered something greater than likes and clicks — they inspired a remarkable act of generosity.

Impressed by her work, Peter and Susan Gordon of Ontario have donated $755,000 to support the creation of the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) at Acadia, the first facility of its kind in Canada.

Students

Our students receive one-on-one research mentoring by highly skilled faculty members who are actively engaged in research. This provides wonderful experimental learning opportunities, which serves as the foundation for careers in multiple sectors.

Faculty

Acadia's faculty participate in global collaborations and partner with industry, government and community partners. We foster a participatory and interdisciplinary environment. Our faculty includes four Canada Research Chairs and leaders of a variety of research centres and institutes.

Visit our new SharePoint site for documents, instruction, and information about research funding:

Research Funding (SharePoint)

Contact Us

Research and Innovation Office

Vice-Provost Research & Innovation - Dr. Peter Ludlowpeter.ludlow@acadiau.ca

Grants Facilitator - Kate Spoonerkate.spooner@acadiau.ca

214 Horton Hall
18 University Avenue
Box 70
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
B4P 2R6researchoffice@acadiau.ca

Office of Industry & Community Engagement (ICE)

Executive Director - Leigh Huestis leigh.huestis@acadiau.ca

Manager, Industry & Community Partnerships - Katrin Sommerfeld katrin.sommerfeld@acadiau.ca

Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies Officer - Theresa Starratt gradadmissions@acadiau.ca