Types of Collaborations

Acadia engages with our local community in a variety of ways:  community-engaged research projects & programs; research facility use; public policy analysis and development of community-based projects or business opportunities leading to local economic development.  

Community-Engaged Research
Research projects can vary dramatically – from small research or consulting projects involving a faculty member or student, to collaborative projects involving Acadia faculty, students and multiple community and government stakeholders.  Field placements & student internships often form part of these initiatives.

Research Facility Use
Acadia is home to a rich research environment that includes state-of-the-art equipment, labs and qualified technicians. See Acadia's Research Infrastructure  Please contact us if you are interested in access to our facilities.

Public Policy Analysis
Scholars across the university have made significant contributions to public policy in Canada and abroad and to our understanding of democratic rights, social and economic issues and peace-making.

Development of Community-based Projects or Business Opportunities
Please contact ICE if you have an idea for a community-based project.  We would love to hear from you! 

Other Programs and Services
In addition to the above activities and services, Acadia offers a diverse number of programs and resources to help communities thrive.  ICE works closely with all of these groups to ensure that we can offer you the best all-round solution for your project.

• Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre
• Open Acadia (Acadia’s continuing and distance education unit for professional development and training)
• Events & Hospitality (for booking meeting & sports facilities)
• Career Services (if you are interested in hiring student graduates)
• Cooperative Education (if you are interested in hiring interns or co-op students for your project)
• Student Volunteers (if you are looking for Acadia student volunteers for your project)