About the Centre

Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness

The Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, established through a collaborative initiative between the Rekhi Foundation, USA, and Adamas University, Kolkata, India, is a dedicated hub for advancing holistic wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable happiness through education, research, and community engagement. Anchored in scientific evidence and strengthened by interdisciplinary collaboration, the Centre promotes human flourishing at both individual and societal levels. Established and inaugurated on 28 November 2025, the Centre empowers learners and communities to thrive through knowledge, reflection, and collective progress.

Vision

To be a global leader in the science of happiness—bridging research, education, and outreach to enable meaningful, sustainable well-being for individuals and communities.


Mission & Objectives

The Centre advances its vision through a focused set of objectives:

  • Research Excellence: Promote cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research on wellbeing, happiness, resilience, and positive human development.
  • Education and Capacity Building: Design and deliver academic programs, workshops, and training initiatives that integrate happiness science across disciplines and professional pathways.
  • Community Engagement: Collaborate with schools, organisations, and communities to translate evidence-based knowledge into meaningful and impactful wellbeing practices.
  • Innovation and Collaboration: Foster national and global partnerships that strengthen knowledge exchange, innovation, and collective impact in the field of happiness and wellbeing science.
Mission

Our mission is to:

  • Integrate rigorous scientific inquiry with meaningful real-world applications
  • Foster a culture of intentional wellbeing within and beyond the university campus
  • Equip learners, educators, and practitioners with practical tools to enhance quality of life

In an era where mental health, resilience, and purpose are central to personal fulfilment and societal progress, the Rekhi Centre serves as a dynamic platform for inquiry, dialogue, innovation, and action in the science of happiness.

What We Do

Our work spans four interconnected domains of impact

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Research and Knowledge Creation
The Centre undertakes interdisciplinary research in key domains, including positive psychology and mental wellbeing, neuroscience of happiness, social and cultural dynamics of wellbeing, and education for human flourishing. Our research agenda aligns global scholarly frameworks with local societal needs, ensuring academic rigour, ethical engagement, and real-world relevance.
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Academic Programmes and Capacity Building
The Centre offers skill enhancement courses and certificate programmes in the Science of Happiness, designed to build emotional intelligence, resilience, life skills, and purposeful living among students and professionals. In addition, the Centre supports funded Doctoral and Post-Doctoral programmes focused on health, happiness, and sustainable wellbeing, fostering advanced research and scholarly leadership in emerging wellbeing sciences.
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Conferences, Workshops, and Training
To promote dialogue and knowledge exchange, the Centre regularly organises national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and faculty development programmes. These platforms bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders to share evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to wellbeing.
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Community and Societal Engagement
Through partnerships with educational institutions, organisations, and communities, the Centre translates research insights into impactful wellbeing interventions, contributing to healthier, more resilient, and flourishing societies.