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Creation of the Institute for Human Development and Well-Being
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Published: 10 March 2016
IHDW is committed to encouraging a transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development and well-being.Ìý It aims to foster the development of networks in the study of human development and well-being and to facilitate informed discussion about public policy. It also aims to encourage community engagement through the various activities originating in the Institute.
°Õ³ó¾±²õÌýtransdisciplinary unit is led by Dr. Claudia Mitchell (Faculty ofÌý Education) and composed ofÌýfive Co-DirectorsÌý(including Dr. Neil Andersson, Global Health Program Director of our Department) ofÌý three research axes.