Overview
The meaning of Gum Arabic can be described in terms of botanical origin, chemical composition, physical properties, and commercial uses.
As an important SDG Hub, the different activities (teaching and research) in this hub will hopefully improve our knowledge and application of Gum Arabic.
Research Funding and Support: Increase funding for Gun Arabic research to support innovative projects and attract talented researchers. This can be achieved through partnerships with government agencies, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Adequate funding enables researchers to conduct in-depth studies, develop new technologies, and scale up successful interventions. It also allows universities to invest in state-of-the-art facilities and resources that facilitate cutting-edge research.
Resource Integration and Sharing: Universities' libraries expand their collections in the field of Gum Arabic, including books, periodicals ,reports ,etc. And build an academic resource sharing platform to enable teachers and students to access cutting-edge research findings conveniently. Meanwhile, integrate hardware resources such as on-campus laboratories and practice bases to provide support for teaching practices and research projects. For example, establish a Gum Arabic simulation laboratory where students can simulate scenarios for participation practice, and researchers can also conduct experimental research.
Building Cooperative Platforms: On the one hand, promote interdisciplinary cooperation within the university and form interdisciplinary research and teaching teams. Personnel from multiple disciplines such as sociology, information technology, and urban planning work together to jointly develop courses and carry out research. For example, develop the course “Smart Gum Arabic “to study how intelligent technologies can optimize community engagement models. On the other hand, strengthen university-institution cooperation, establish long-term cooperative relationships with various laboratories, and carry out projects together. The university provides professional knowledge and human resources to the laboratories, while the laboratories provide practice sites and real-world data for teaching and research.
Practice-project-driven Approach: Set up practice projects based on actual problems, which run through teaching and research. Students participate in projects such as experiments of the compositions, applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems and enhancing their practical abilities. Researchers, based on these projects, deeply explore the origins and characteristics of Gum Arabic, providing vivid cases for teaching, and forming a virtuous cycle of mutual promotion between teaching and research.
Construction of Teaching Staff: Encourage teachers to participate in practices and academic exchanges to improve their professional qualities. Teachers can take on off-campus positions in laboratories to understand practical needs and integrate their experiences into teaching and research. At the same time, invite experts and industry elites to serve as part-time teachers or visiting researchers, participate in teaching and research guidance, and bring front-line practical experiences and industry trends.
Location
Queen Mary University, London, England, United Kingdom
