Community, a concept originating in Western countries, is made possible by advancements in modern S&T as well as the rise of modern universities. In ancient Greek and Roman times, teachers and students gathered because of curiosity and common research interests, which can be seen as the prototype of community. In the Middle Ages, spontaneous academic activities were carried out, and universities thrived in Europe. In the seventeenth–eighteenth centuries, natural sciences gradually became independent of philosophy, and many invisible colleges and S&T societies were created outside universities to facilitate exchanges among scholars with a common interest in scientific research. In the nineteenth century, academic research became professionalized and institutionalized. Modern universities generally regarded engagement in scientific or academic research as a professional requirement for teachers, and actively encouraged and guided students to participate in academic activities. This has enabled communities to flourish and evolve in a real sense (Luo 2016).