ACADIA ALERT - Campus Closed - Monday January 26, 2026

Acadia University will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026 due to expected weather conditions.

All classes are cancelled for the day. 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. Residence buildings will be accessible, and Wheelock Dining Hall will be open but at reduced hours.

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

(Sunday January 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm)

2025

Event: AI Atlantic Summit 2025

Attending the 2025 Atlantic Canada AI Summit at Saint Mary’s University was an energizing experience. The event brought together academics, researchers, industry leaders, and students from across Atlantic Canada to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its implications for our region. The event was packed with compelling discussions and thought-provoking presentations that made a lasting impression, and it was GREAT to see so many Digital Nova Scotia members, including RBC, DeepSense, Mariner Innovations, ACENET, Invest Nova Scotia, Springboard Atlantic, CGI, Dalhousie, SMU, CBU, Acadia University, AI-First Consulting, Barrington Consulting, Cognizant, Virtual Hallway, Myra Media, Avanade, and NS Health.

AI Atlantic: The Atlantic Canada Research Consortium

About Us

Originally formed in October of 2024, AI Atlantic is an Artificial Intelligence consortium representing a collaborative leadership group in AI across Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to pursue ethical AI goals and objectives that align with regional priorities. The consortium will drive innovation, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote sustainable regional growth, while actively collaborating with other national centers and institutes. By advancing research in both fundamental and applied aspects of AI, we strive to cultivate partnerships among academia, industry leaders, and government to position Atlantic Canada as a hub of AI excellence.