This is an interdisiplinary Research Hub led by LIDC involving 18 institutions which tackles the complex global challenge of child stunting by seeking to prevent stunting and provide solutions for those children already impacted. The research includes early childhood education, cognition, child health, epigenetics, nutrition and other disciplinary strands. The Education and Development work stream is led by Prof Lynn Ang and Prof Julie Dockrell at UCL Institute of Education. Overall funding: £19.76 million.