1. Resource constraints: Frontier disciplines usually need a lot of funds, equipment and human resources to support research and teaching.
2. Teachers: Frontier disciplines usually need teachers with professional knowledge and research experience to teach and guide students. However, the number of experts in these fields is limited, and it may be difficult for universities to attract and retain these talents.
3. Market demand: The employment prospects and market demand of frontier disciplines may be relatively small, which may affect students' interest and choice of these disciplines. Universities may be more inclined to provide job markets and disciplines with greater demand.
4. Education system: The existing education system may pay more attention to traditional disciplines and knowledge fields, while the support and development of cutting-edge disciplines may be relatively less. This may require the reform and adjustment of the education system to meet the needs of emerging disciplines.
5. Academic evaluation and ranking: Universities usually measure their reputation and quality according to academic evaluation and ranking. Frontier disciplines may be at a disadvantage in evaluation and ranking because they may be relatively new and lack long-term research history and achievements.
Despite these challenges, universities can still increase the development of frontier disciplines by cooperating with industries, cultivating interdisciplinary research teams and providing scholarships and support. This will help to promote scientific research innovation and social progress.