emirates7 - The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has announced funding for eight student-led research projects through the Fatima Bint Mubarak Motherhood and Childhood Research Centre.
These initiatives focus on key areas such as early childhood education, maternal health, and child development, reflecting UAEU's commitment to fostering innovative solutions that enhance the well-being of mothers and children across the UAE.
The funded projects cover a variety of topics, including developing mobile apps to improve Arabic literacy in young children, employing digital tools for managing gestational diabetes, and examining food rejection patterns in children aged 2 to 7.
Other areas of research include analyzing the influence of environmental and social factors on child development, exploring comorbidities associated with autism spectrum disorder, and evaluating the effectiveness of positive discipline parenting programs in improving parental attitudes and practices.
These projects aim to address a range of challenges affecting childhood health and education, with the potential to deliver significant long-term benefits for future generations in the UAE.
Professor Ayesha Al Dhaheri, Advisor at the Vice Chancellor's Office, highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, "UAEU’s support for these projects through the Fatima Bint Mubarak Motherhood and Childhood Research Centre underscores our commitment to advancing research that makes a tangible impact on society. By empowering our students to tackle real-world issues through research, we are enriching their academic experience while contributing meaningful insights to the fields of early childhood education and health."
This funding represents a significant milestone in UAEU’s efforts to promote impactful research. The selected projects are expected to pave the way for further advancements, supporting the university’s mission to generate knowledge that benefits society.
These initiatives focus on key areas such as early childhood education, maternal health, and child development, reflecting UAEU's commitment to fostering innovative solutions that enhance the well-being of mothers and children across the UAE.
The funded projects cover a variety of topics, including developing mobile apps to improve Arabic literacy in young children, employing digital tools for managing gestational diabetes, and examining food rejection patterns in children aged 2 to 7.
Other areas of research include analyzing the influence of environmental and social factors on child development, exploring comorbidities associated with autism spectrum disorder, and evaluating the effectiveness of positive discipline parenting programs in improving parental attitudes and practices.
These projects aim to address a range of challenges affecting childhood health and education, with the potential to deliver significant long-term benefits for future generations in the UAE.
Professor Ayesha Al Dhaheri, Advisor at the Vice Chancellor's Office, highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, "UAEU’s support for these projects through the Fatima Bint Mubarak Motherhood and Childhood Research Centre underscores our commitment to advancing research that makes a tangible impact on society. By empowering our students to tackle real-world issues through research, we are enriching their academic experience while contributing meaningful insights to the fields of early childhood education and health."
This funding represents a significant milestone in UAEU’s efforts to promote impactful research. The selected projects are expected to pave the way for further advancements, supporting the university’s mission to generate knowledge that benefits society.