SPL launches scientific research incubator project for students

Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), in collaboration with the Universities of Sharjah, Kalba and Khorfakkan, has launched the “Scientific Research Incubator” project.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The project coincides with the 7th edition of the annual Majors Discipline Exhibition.

It aims to equip secondary school students (10th to 12th grade) with practical research skills through an interactive and integrated programme delivered in the library environment.

Each group includes between 20 and 30 students, who take part in a five-week training programme running until Oct.5, 2025, at the Kalba, Wadi Al Helo, Khorfakkan and Dibba Al Hisn libraries.

The project introduces students to the fundamentals and ethics of academic research, teaches intelligent search techniques using Boolean logic and scholarly databases, and develops their ability to write research reports and cite sources correctly.

It also includes public speaking and presentation training and promotes independent learning and self-driven inquiry.

Eman Bushulaibi, Director of Sharjah Public Libraries, said: "This project reflects our belief in the strong link between libraries and scientific research. Libraries are the natural setting for researchers, and the collections and databases they provide support every academic endeavour.