Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Frequently asked questions

How does the Tri-Council Policy Statement define "research"?

"An undertaking intended to extend knowledge through a disciplined inquiry or systematic investigation" [TCPS2, Glossary]

How does the Tri-Council Policy Statement define "minimal risk"?

"For the purposes of this Policy, 'minimal risk' research is defined as research in which the probability and magnitude of possible harms implied by participation in the research is no greater than those encountered by participants in those aspects of their everyday life that relate to the research." [TCPS2, Chapter 2, Section B]

May researchers pursuing separate projects use data that were collected from research subjects in a single session?

Yes. It is acceptable to conduct a single session of data-collection, using a single consent form, to obtain data for use by multiple researchers pursuing separate research projects, provided that the consent form (1) complies with the requirements of the Tri-Council Policy Statement, (2) makes clear all of the purposes for which data are being collected, and (3) clearly identifies the principal investigator and all co-investigators who will be using the data.

Does minimal-risk research in courses require prior approval by the REB?

Not unless the realistic prospect exists that a faculty member will co-author a paper based on the student's research project. Click here for the policy governing such research.

Does minimal-risk Honours research require prior approval by the REB?

Not unless the realistic prospect exists that a faculty member will co-author a paper based on the student's research project. Click here for the policy governing such research.