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

$1.1 million awarded to Emily Bremer for new lab

The new Acadia University Inclusive Movement and Health Lab within the Acadia Athletics Complex will support continued work with the S.M.I.L.E. program and other programs and research for children.

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Unravelling the mystery behind the shortage of infant formula

Dr. Lesley Frank from Acadia University's Department of Sociology has recently been awarded a prestigious $237,238 research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to study the North American infant formula shortage.

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New Partnership Brings Opportunities to Acadia University and Canada’s Research Community

Acadia is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement with The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) to develop future research and funding opportunities related to musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and related health areas.

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Bridging the Mental Health Gap in Rural Nova Scotia

Red Spruce Mental Health Centre, an integral component of Acadia University's Master of Education (MEd) Counselling Program, is proud to announce the opening of its doors. The Centre will provide graduate counselling students invaluable experiential learning opportunities and help address mental health care disparities for rural Nova Scotians without counselling access.

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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 2R6902-585-1498

Director of Research Grants & Programs - Dr. Peter Ludlow

Office of Industry & Community Engagement (ICE)
Executive Director - Leigh Huestis

Manager, Industry & Community Partnerships - Katrin Sommerfeld

Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies Officer - Theresa Starratt