About ACEPH

Amity University Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Campus has a dedicated Amity Centre of Excellence for Positivity and Happiness (ACEPH), aimed at promoting happiness and well-being, established in 2019. The Centre of Excellence has 4 Wings namely Academic wing, Creating Happy Spaces, Co-Curricular Wing and Extension wing. ACEPH recognizes the importance of fostering and promoting Happiness, positivity, and well-being in the lives of individuals amid the cumbersome, chaotic, and ever-indulgent schedules. ACEPH provides an excellent personal and professional platform for academics and scholars of all ages and backgrounds to come together and exchange the latest ideas and inform each other’s perspectives through their own cultural and disciplinary background and experiences.

Vision of ACEPH

Creating an eco-system where happiness thrives at individual, organizational, social and spiritual levels to enhance well-being and vibrancy in and outside the Campus, make happiness contagious, encourage research on happiness and integrate it with public policy.

Mission of ACEPH

Academics, research, and co-curricular activities with students, faculty, and staff of Amity and other Universities, schools and colleges, Govt. and private organizations and corporates towards self - realization of happiness and enhancing the Quality of Life. Research evidence - based advocacy for creating the Ministry of Happiness and integration of Happiness Policy in all government programs and curriculum.

Objectives of ACEPH

• To carry out research projects and organize conferences and workshops on happiness and related subjects.
• To develop curriculum on happiness based on intersectional approach, integrating western and eastern concepts as well as modern and traditional practices.
• To organize certificates courses on the happiness curriculum.
• To create an environment of contentment, bliss and “Ananda”, through the Happiness Spaces.
• To organize one-to-one and group sessions with students and perform regular Coaching for fostering their Mental Health and Well-being.
• To thrive ‘Ananda Club’ for students, faculty, and staff.

All the wings of the center have been active ever since its inception and even during lockdown through online activities. The seven-day Faculty Development Program of the Academic wing “Happy Teachers and Positive Pedagogy” from 2nd to 9th November 2020 was attended by teachers pan India and was highly appreciated for its well-structured course conducted by highly efficient facilitators. This International Conference is a part of the series of academic events. The Director of the center has delivered 31 keynote and guest lectures online on happiness and well-being during 2 years’ lockdown period at national and international levels. A You Tube channel named ‘Mind Spa’ is also created under mental health mission.

ACEPH Membership

ACEPH is now opening itself to memberships and is committed to extend original membership benefits. By extending membership benefits, ACEPH is striving to continue to deliver its mission of facilitating international exchange, encourage intercultural awareness, and promote interdisciplinary discussions to generate and share new knowledge and expertise in the field of positivity, happiness and better mental health.

Become an ACEPH Member

Membership is open to students, professionals as well non-professionals, psychologists as well as non-psychologists. The major criteria is commitment to the values of ACEPH, as expressed in its mission, enthusiasm for participation in its activities and willingness to spread positivity.

Membership Categories

Benefits of Membership

• Discounts on Conference Registration- Membership allows a 20 percent on lifetime membership and 10 percent discount on annual membership for this conference and all the conferences in future registration package.
• Discounts on Professional Development and Workshop/Course Certification- Membership allows a 20 percent on lifetime membership and 10 percent discount on annual membership on any workshop and academic courses.
• Notification – Notifications to all members about upcoming events, videos, audios, and podcasts.
• Newsletter. A quarterly newsletter to all members with membership details to all members.
• Network and Collaboration – A Platform for all members to share your research interests, areas of experience and expertise, and contact information with other members.