SDGs Stories

FJCU collaborated with the Department of Biology of the University of San Carlos to improve the productivity of livestock 2020

International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC) International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC)

SDGs 1, 14, 17
Professor Chi-shun Tu of the Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Engineering collaborated with the Department of Biology of the University of San Carlos to develop a super-additive for poultry feed through the use of smart microbial fermentation process and techniques as well as marine macroalgae as base material.


Related practical events:
* FJCU works together with international partners to collate information on SDGs
* By collaborating with the Society of Jesus in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia, FJCU learned that there is a lack of teachers in the area, and decided to provide resources and training
* By collaborating with NGO Philippine Philanthropic Fund, FJCU learned that enrolment was less than 50% in elementary schools in the Philippines, and decided to help provide education to children living in dense urban areas marked by poverty
* By collaborating with Xavier Learning Community, FJCU learned that impoverished youths in northern Thailand lack access to tertiary education, and decided to provide aid to local efforts in offering Chinese language classes
* By working with Father Vinai of Huilong Chinese School in northern Thailand, FJCU learned that communities in the region are challenged on three fronts due to historical factors: social issues, a lack of teachers, and lack of education
* FJCU collaborated with the Department of Biology of the University of San Carlos to improve the productivity of livestock
* FJCU collaborated with University of Leuven to hold seminars for cultural exchange
* FJCU collaborates with domestic and international agencies in an effort to enable the sharing of medical knowledge across languages
* FJCU collaborates with the New Sorbonne University on intercultural exchange between two cities