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【Information】Notice of system maintenance

Please note that due to system maintenance, you will not be able to browse the University Consortium Kyoto website during the following hours.

Maintenance date and time: Monday, November 16, 2020 21:00~24:00


* The time may change slightly depending on the work situation.
* For the "Availability Inquiry" page of Campus Plaza Kyoto, you can also view the maintenance window at the following URL.
http://reserve.consortium.or.jp/reserve/rsvwebsys/index.html


We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.


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Dissemination of a Joint Message by the University Consortium Kyoto and Kyoto City


This time, the Consortium of Universities Kyoto (48 universities including all universities and junior colleges in Kyoto City are members) and Kyoto City
have decided to jointly send out messages of support for students who are worried about the coronavirus pandemic at the start of late classes at universities and other institutions.

This message is "Kyoto City of Universities, City of Students" and is intended to deepen discussions at "Kyoto Summer Meeting (*)" and other events to support students living in Kyoto even during the coronavirus pandemic, and the university and the government will work together to disseminate the message.

※ Meeting between



the presidents of Kyoto member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto and the mayor of Kyoto City ↓↓↓Click to view the PDF of the message. ↓↓↓

"Kyoto City of Universities, City of Students" Official App KYO-DENT

Kyoto students themselves have developed an app for students to lead a fulfilling student life in Kyoto!

I want to change myself and find something new in my student life in Kyoto. I want to know the world I don't know…
KYO-DENT is an app for students in Kyoto.

▶ Click here for "KYO-DENT" flyer

Kyoto City Campus Culture Partners System is available!

◆In order to deepen students' understanding of culture and the arts and enrich their student lives by providing students with an environment that is friendly to culture and the arts and providing opportunities to build contact points with the local community through participation in cultural and artistic activities, the "Kyoto City Campus Culture Partners System" has been established since the 22nd academic year. It is provided.

◆ By presenting your in-app membership card and student ID, you can enter Nijo Castle, Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Kyoto City Zoo for 100 yen, and various other benefits.

◆Click here for details on the Kyoto City Campus Cultural Partners System and target facilities.

And much more! What you can do at KYO-DENT


◆News Deliver news from Kyoto City, University Consortium Kyoto, local companies, etc. for students that will lead to enrichment of learning!

◆Event Calendar
Deliver event information for students unique to Kyoto in calendar format!

◆ Deals Information
on stores and facilities that offer student services such as student discounts is delivered on a map and by category!

◆ Map function
Introducing spots that are good for students. Transfer guidance is also available.


◆ Points
By using apps such as reading articles, you can accumulate points that can be exchanged for your favorite electronic money (more than 120 types in total)!

◆ Kyo Mebae
The "sprouts" of Kyoto vegetables grow according to logging in to the app and using the app, and you earn points in the app by harvesting Kyoto vegetables!

 

Download it here!

Click here for the passionate thoughts of the students involved in the development of KYO-DENT!

▶ Click here for the development

▶ Article
published on the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department's website "Kotokare" 【Must see for students】An app for students developed by Kyoto university students! I asked about the appeal of "KYO-DENT"!



Contact Us

"Learning and Improving Attractiveness Unique to Kyoto" Council Secretariat
Kyoto City Planning Bureau Policy Office / Research and Public Relations Department
, University Consortium Kyoto TEL:075-222-3103/075-353-9130 FAX:075-222-2902/075-353-9101

MAIL:app-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp (change ■ to @ and send)

Extension of Study Space Opening Period at Campus Plaza Kyoto

In order to support student learning, Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto have collaborated to open a study space equipped with a Wi-Fi environment at the Kyoto City University Community Exchange Center (nickname: Campus Plaza Kyoto) from June 9 to August 31, 2 Reiwa nd year as part of the "Student Learning Environment Creation Project".

We would like to inform you that we will review some of the operations and extend the opening period of the study space.

Please note that the following points will change from September 1.

・The location is the 6th lecture room on the 6th floor of Campus Plaza Kyoto, and 20 seats are available per category.

・ The time zone of the usage category will change.

　Morning(9:00~12:40)、Afternoon(13:00~17:40)、Evening(18:00~21:00)

・Laptops are not available for rent. (Printers are available)

・ The management staff will not be stationed in the rental room and will patrol each time. As a general rule, please use it under the user's own management.

 

* Please be sure to bring something that can confirm your eligibility (student ID, etc.) or a document that can confirm the details of your seat reservation (smartphone screen, etc.) as the management staff may confirm it.

 

< Attached >Extension of the Opening Period of Study Space at Campus Plaza Kyoto

Opening of Student Learning Space and Recruitment of Student Staff at Campus Plaza Kyoto

* Application for student staff recruitment has been closed due to the large number of applications.


Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, many universities are implementing remote classes, and securing a learning environment where students can learn with peace of mind has become an issue.

In light of this situation, in order to support students' learning, the University Consortium Kyoto and Kyoto City will collaborate to open a study space equipped with a Wi-Fi environment and recruit student staff at Campus Plaza Kyoto.

About student learning spaces

At Campus Plaza Kyoto, we will provide an environment where Wi-Fi can be used, rental laptops, printers, etc., and a study space for students that can be used for remote classes and self-study.

(1) Location

Campus Plaza Kyoto (939 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto) 5 minutes each from Kyoto Station

(2) Eligible students (including graduate students and international students)

(1) Students of Consortium of Universities Kyoto member schools

(2) Students attending vocational schools and Japanese educational institutions in Kyoto City

(3) Students who live in Kyoto City and attend universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and Japanese educational institutions

(3) Opening period

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 ~ Monday, August 31, 2020

* Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and Mondays when Campus Plaza Kyoto is closed.

(4) Hours of use and classification of use

There are three categories of morning, afternoon, and night from 9:00~21:00, and you can use 3 categories per day.

　[AM] 9:00~12:15 (Some days are available until 12:30)

　[Afternoon] 12:40~17:40

　[Nighttime] 18:10~21:00

* Since the usage time of the study space is fixed, please pay attention to the start and end times of classes when using remote classes. 

(5) Number of users

Maximum 150 people per day (varies from day to day depending on the availability of rental conference rooms at Campus Plaza Kyoto) ）

 (6) How to make a reservation

Please make a reservation from the "Kyoto City of Students Learning Environment Support System" on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto.

Kyoto Student City Learning Environment Support System
https://www.mansitunoyokan.jp/Campusplaza_SeatReservation/

(7) Others

・Free Wi-Fi is available.

・Prepare 20 laptops for lending. (Reservation is required at the time of reservation in the system.) Order of arrival. ）

・Prepare a shared printer (A4, black and white only).

Recruitment of Student Staff【Closed】

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we are looking for short-term temporary staff (part-time workers) who are in charge of reception work for students' study spaces for university students whose economic situation has deteriorated due to the closure or termination of employment at their part-time jobs, or a decrease in work shifts.

(1) Work location

Campus Plaza Kyoto (939 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto) 5 minutes each from Kyoto Station 

(2) Eligibility (including graduate students and international students)

(1) Students of Consortium of Universities Kyoto member schools

(2) Students attending vocational schools and Japanese educational institutions in Kyoto City

(3) Students who live in Kyoto City and attend universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and Japanese educational institutions

* Foreign nationals must be able to have daily conversations with Japanese.

 

(3) Status

Temporary employees employed by a temporary staffing company contracted by the University Consortium Kyoto (Maruzen Yushodo Co., Ltd.)

(4) Business description

Reception of students who use the study space, preparation, tidying up, patrolling of the study space, management of printers, temperature measurement of users (non-contact), etc.

* We will lend you necessary hygiene products (face shields, masks, etc.).

(5) Contract period

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 ~ Monday, August 31, 2020 *No renewal, trial period available

(6) Working hours and remuneration

・6 hours of actual work between 8:45~21:15 (no break) *Working days and hours are negotiable.

・ Work about 1~3 days a week (shift system)

・ Hourly wage 1,120 yen + transportation expenses (payment standard available)

　* If you work 2 days a week (8 days a month), about 50,000 yen per month

(7) Number of applicants

・About 30~50 people are planned

(8) Application period and application method

・From 13:00 on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 to 17:00 on Friday, June 5, 2020, please apply by e-mail from the link below.
 Due to the large number of applications, the application acceptance has been closed and the link has been deleted.

　* If there are a large number of applications, the application may be canceled in the middle of the application period.

　* Depending on the application situation, additional applications may be recruited.

　

(9) Selection

Interview will be held online, etc.

 

To students who need support due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection (Updated on May 29)

Due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection, I think that students are facing financial difficulties and anxiety about attending school.
This time, we have compiled a list of systems that students can use and apply for. We will update the information from time to time, so please make use of it.

In addition, some universities have established systems such as deferral or deferral of tuition payment and university-specific tuition reductions.
Please contact the counter of each university.

About benefits

Kyoto City Special Fixed Amount Benefit

It describes how to apply for and receive special fixed amount benefits, as well as the schedule.

○Kyoto City Special Fixed Amount Subsidy (Kyoto City)
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bunshi/page/0000268818.html

Emergency Student Support Subsidy for Continuation of Learning

This benefit is for students (including international students) of national private universities (including graduate schools), junior colleges, technical colleges, and vocational schools.
The application deadline varies depending on the school, so be sure to contact the school office where you are enrolled.

○ "Emergency Student Support Subsidy" for "Continuation of Learning" (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/mext_00686.html ○ Application Guide (PDF)



https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20200520_mxt_gakushi01_000007321_01.pdf

About the Scholarship System

Japan Student Services Organization Scholarships

Students who are already enrolled in a university are eligible. For details on the application procedure, please contact your school.

○Support for those whose household finances have changed suddenly due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection (Japan Student Services Organization)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/shogakukin/kyufu/kakei_kyuhen/coronavirus.html

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship

Those who are enrolled in "junior college, university, graduate school, vocational school (specialized course), technical college" are eligible.
Apply at the school you are currently enrolled in.

○Emergency Recruitment and Emergency Recruitment (Japan Student Services Organization)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/shogakukin/moshikomi/kinkyu_okyu/index.html

About Loans

Living welfare fund loans (special loans such as emergency microloans) [For a wide range of households]

This is a system that provides interest-free loans of up to 200,000 yen to households whose income has decreased due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection and who need urgent and temporary loans to maintain their livelihoods. Please contact the Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare.

○ Special Emergency Small Account Fund / Special Comprehensive Support Fund (Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare)
https://www.syakyo-kyoto.net/cv_ktcont01.html

Living Welfare Fund Loan (Education Support Fund) [Low-income households]

This is a system that allows low-income households to receive a loan of up to 65,000 yen per month without interest (in the case of a university) for expenses necessary for studying at a university, etc.
We also provide loans of up to 500,000 yen for the expenses required for admission.
Please contact your ward social welfare council.

○ For those who need educational funds (Education Support Funds) (Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare)
https://www.syakyo-kyoto.net/soudanshitai/kurashi/kyoikushien.html

Telephone and Internet Charges

○ Free provision of excess mobile phone communication capacity to students, etc. (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_seisaku/gyoumukanri_sonota/covid-19/ict.html

Related HP

○ To students who need tuition support due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/1420041_00003.htm

○Financial support for students affected by the novel coronavirus infection (Kyoto City)
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sogo/page/0000269317.html

 

(Kyoto City Board of Education) Temporary recruitment of part-time staff for university students due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection


The Kyoto City Board of Education is recruiting part-time employees (fiscal year appointed staff) to assist in the operation of schools and kindergartens after the resumption of educational activities and to guide children in club activities, etc., for university students whose economic conditions have deteriorated due to the closure or termination of employment at their part-time jobs or a decrease in work shifts due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Please see here for details. (Application period: Monday, May 25, Reiwa, 1 p.m. to Friday, May 29, 2000 at noon)

(Kyoto City Board of Education) Temporary recruitment of part-time staff for university students due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection (external link)

* If there are significantly more applications than the number of applicants, it may be canceled without notice.

【Application closed】 (Kyoto City) Temporary recruitment of part-time staff for university students due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection


In Kyoto City, we would like to introduce that we are temporarily recruiting part-time employees (fiscal year appointed employees) for university students and others whose economic situation has deteriorated due to the closure or termination of employment at their part-time jobs due to a decrease in work shifts due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Please see here for details (application start date: Friday, May 15, Reiwa, 13 o'clock ~).

* Application acceptance has been closed due to the large number of applications.

(Kyoto City) Temporary recruitment of part-time staff for university students due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection (external link)

https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/gyozai/page/0000269565.html

* If there are significantly more applications than the number of applicants, it may be canceled without notice.


Announcement of "Consortium of Universities Kyoto Medium- to Long-Term Plan "5th Stage Plan (2019-2023)" Project Progress Report Meeting

　Since its establishment in 1994, the Foundation has developed a variety of initiatives as the first university consortium organization in Japan and as a platform for university-regional collaboration, collaborating with 48 member universities and junior colleges with local communities, industry, economic associations, and local governments.

In March 2019, we formulated the Fifth Stage Plan, a five-year medium-term plan from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2023, and are developing initiatives.

In order to report to member schools and citizens on the progress of the project of this plan and the business promotion policy for fiscal 2020 and beyond, we would like to inform you that we will hold the following debriefing session.

 

1 Date and time

　　Wednesday, February 12, 2020 19:00~19:45 (Doors open at 18:45)

 

2 Location

　　Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F "Conference Room 1"

 

3 Contents

　　Progress of the Fifth Stage Plan and Status of Achievement of Numerical Targets

 

4 How to apply

　　Please send the following information by email between January 29 (Wed) and February 5 (Wed), 2020.

　　□Name, □ attributes (students, university faculty and staff, government officials, Kyoto citizens, others)

　　□Contact information (email address)

 

　　【Destination Email】

　　pf-kyoto-ml[at]consortium.or.jp Change *[at] to @.

 

5 Other

　　On the day of the event, members of the Foundation's member universities and organizations will also participate.

　　Please note that the number of participants may be adjusted depending on the application situation.

 

6 Inquiries

　　University Consortium Kyoto (Morita, Suba) TEL: 075-353-9130 (Reception hours 9:00~17:00 except Sundays and Mondays)

Conclusion of Partnership Agreement between Agency for Cultural Affairs Regional Culture Creation Headquarters and University Consortium Kyoto

The Agency for Cultural Affairs Regional Culture Creation Headquarters and the University Consortium Kyoto have signed a partnership agreement to promote mutual exchange, cooperation, and utilization of human, intellectual, and material resources.
Based on this agreement, we will promote concrete collaboration, such as strengthening the network between the Agency for Cultural Affairs Regional Culture Creation Headquarters and the University Consortium Kyoto member schools, and mutual cooperation in the projects they each implement.

【Outline of the Agreement】
[Objective]
In order to promote policies that promote the promotion of culture and the arts, the creation of regional culture, and the enrichment of learning in Japan through collaboration between the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the university, we will foster momentum for the relocation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs to Kyoto and further develop the university city of Kyoto by concluding a partnership agreement to promote mutual exchange, cooperation, and utilization of human, intellectual, and material resources.

[Cooperation Items]
○The Agency for Cultural Affairs Regional Culture Creation Headquarters and the University Consortium Kyoto will collaborate and cooperate on research, information exchange, personnel exchange, human resource development, facility use, and other matters deemed necessary by both parties in order to achieve the above objectives.
○ The University Consortium Kyoto will cooperate in promoting collaboration between the University Consortium Kyoto member schools and the Revitalization Headquarters.

[Date of Conclusion]
March 23, 2019