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

New Book on Wetland Restoration: Compiling over a decade of research on Brier Island Nova Scotia to support Eastern Mountain Avens, A Species at Risk

Why Dr. Allison Walker wants you to put the “i" in “fungi”

Dr. Allison Walker (Biology) says "the world needs more mycologists." Read all about the fascinating work that Acadia's fungal dream team is doing, and find out why you should immerse yourself in the world of fantastic fungi!

Acadia researchers are tackling climate change

Acadia's researchers are working across the disciplines to fight climate change. At the third annual President's Panel, researchers shared their work for an evening of inspiration and hope for our collective future.

Acadia University’s ALAB to expand services for Atlantic craft beverage producers and retailers thanks to new funding

There’s good news out of Acadia University for the producers (and many fans) of Atlantic wine, beer, cider, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage products. Acadia Laboratory for Agri-food and Beverage, more commonly known as “ALAB”, will be expanding its services in Atlantic Canada as part of a three-year pilot project.

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

Director of Research Grants & Programs - 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