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

Acadia University researchers receive significant investment in science and research

Acadia University is pleased to announce that three faculty members have been awarded a total of $696,379 to support cutting-edge research on the Wolfville campus.

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VIDEO - Empowering the next generation to adapt to climate change 2023

Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre continue their commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders by hosting the annual Nova Scotia Envirothon.

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Empowering Acadia students - research on rural mental health care

A recent report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) features the research of Acadia University graduate Robin Lauzon, whose thesis delves into the unique challenges and needs of rural communities when using virtual mental health programs. 

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Acadia student researchers receive prestigious Scotia Scholar Awards

Research Nova Scotia has announced that seven outstanding graduate students at Acadia University have won the 2023-2024 Scotia Scholars Awards for their innovative health research projects.  

 

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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