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

Dr. Lesley Frank spearheads change on food insecurity

Canada Research Chair, Dr. Lesley Frank, a professor in Acadia’s Department of Sociology, is working to address the global problem of family and childhood food insecurity while advancing food justice and health equity in Canada.

New research to improve access to pulmonary rehabilitation for women with COPD

Women in Nova Scotia with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will soon be able to breathe a little easier thanks to new research by Dr. Carley O'Neill of Acadia’s School of Kinesiology. Research Nova Scotia has awarded Dr. O’Neill a New Health Investigator Grant of $100,000 over two years.

Acadia top two in Canada, first in Atlantic region for corporate research income

Acadia University leads all primarily undergraduate universities in Atlantic Canada for corporate research income in the fiscal year 2021.

New study may lead to better health for young people with disabilities

A new study, funded by Research Nova Scotia and led by Dr. Emily Bremer of Acadia’s School of Kinesiology, will identify barriers and provide insight into the health inequalities experienced by children and youth with disabilities.

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.

Contact Us

Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies Office
214 Horton Hall
18 University Avenue
Box 70
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
B4P 2R6researchoffice@acadiau.ca902-585-1498

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

Grants Facilitator - Kate Spooner kate.spooner@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