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Extension of the opening period of the study space at Campus Plaza Kyoto

In order to support students’ learning, Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto have collaborated to open a learning space equipped with a Wi-Fi environment and other facilities at Kyoto City University’s Town Exchange Center (nickname: Campus Plaza Kyoto) from June 9 to August 31, Reiwa 2 as part of the “Project for Creating an Environment for Student Learning.”

We would like to inform you that we will be extending the opening period of the learning space after reviewing some operations.

Please note that the following changes will be made after September 1st.

・The location is Campus Plaza Kyoto 6th floor, 6th Lecture Room, and 20 seats are available per section.

・The time zone of the usage classification 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 at all times, but will patrol each time. As a general rule, please use it at the user’s own management.

 

* Please be sure to bring items that can confirm your eligibility (student ID, etc.) and seat reservation details (smartphone screen, etc.) as the management staff may check them.

 

< Attached> Extension of the opening period of the study space at Campus Plaza Kyoto

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

* Regarding the recruitment of student staff, the application acceptance has been closed due to the large number of applications.


Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, many universities are conducting 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 student learning, the University Consortium Kyoto and Kyoto City will collaborate to open a study space with a Wi-Fi environment and other facilities at Campus Plaza Kyoto and recruit student staff.

About Student Learning Spaces

At Campus Plaza Kyoto, we will provide an environment where Wi-Fi can be used, laptops and printers for rent, and a study space for students who can take remote classes and study on their own.

(1) Location

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

(2) Students who can use this service (including graduate students and international students)

(1) Students of the University Consortium Kyoto

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

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

(3) Establishment period

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

* It will also be held on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and Mondays, which are closed days of Campus Plaza Kyoto.

(4) Usage time and classification of use

There are three divisions of 9:00~21:00 in the morning, afternoon, and night, and three categories can be used in one day.

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

[Afternoon] 12:40~17:40

[Night] 18:10~21:00

* The usage time of the study space is fixed, so if you are using it for remote classes, please pay attention to the start and end times of the class.

(5) Number of users

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

(6) How to make a reservation

Please make a reservation on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto from the “Student City Kyoto Learning Environment Support System”.

Kyoto, a city of students, an environmental support system for learning
https://www.mansitunoyokan.jp/Campusplaza_SeatReservation/

(7) Others

Free Wi-Fi is available.

・Prepare 20 laptops for rent. (Application 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]

We are looking for short-term temporary staff (part-time jobs) to work as receptionists for student study spaces for university students whose economic situation has deteriorated due to the closure or suspension of employment at part-time jobs due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, or a decrease in work shifts.

(1) Location

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

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

(1) Students of the University Consortium Kyoto

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

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

* Foreign nationals must be able to have daily conversations in 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 using the study space, preparation, tidying up, and patrolling the study space, management of printers, temperature measurement of users (non-contact), etc.

* We will lend you necessary hygiene items (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

・ Actual work 6 hours between 8:45 ~ 21:15 (no break) * Working days and hours are available for consultation

・ Work about 1~3 days a week (work will be based on a shift system)

・ Hourly wage 1,120 yen + transportation expenses (payment standards apply)

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

(7) Number of applicants

・30~50 people are planned.

(8) Application Period and Application Method

・From 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020, please apply by e-mail from the link below.
Due to the large number of applications, we have closed the application period and deleted the link.

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

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

　

(9) Selection

Scheduled interviews via web, etc.

To all students who need support due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection Mr./Ms. (Updated on May 29)

Due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection, I think that all students Mr./Ms. have financial difficulties and anxiety about going to 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 may have systems such as deferral or deferral of tuition payment, or tuition reductions and exemptions unique to universities.
Please contact the office 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 Benefit (Kyoto City)
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bunshi/page/0000268818.html

“Emergency Student Support Grant” for “Continuation of Learning”

Scholarships are provided to students (including international students) at national and 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 office of the school where you are enrolled.

○ “Emergency Grant for Student Support” (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 (JASSO) Scholarship

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

○ Support for those whose household finances have suddenly changed 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 currently enrolled in a junior college, university, graduate school, vocational school (vocational course), or technical college are eligible.
Apply at the school you are currently enrolled in.

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

About loans

Welfare Fund Loans (Special Loans such as Emergency Microloan Loans) [For a wide range of households]

This is a system that provides interest-free loans of up to 200,000 yen to households that have lost income due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection and need a loan to maintain their livelihood urgently and temporarily. Please contact the Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare.

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

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

This is a system that allows low-income households to receive interest-free loans of up to 65,000 yen per month (in the case of universities) for expenses necessary to study at a university.
We also provide loans of up to 500,000 yen for the expenses necessary 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 of charge for students and others who have exceeded the communication capacity of mobile phones (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_seisaku/gyoumukanri_sonota/covid-19/ict.html

Related HP

○ To Mr./Ms. all students who need support for tuition fees 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 new 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 and others due to the spread of new coronavirus infections


The Kyoto City Board of Education is temporarily recruiting part-time staff (fiscal year appointees) to assist in the operation of schools and kindergartens after the resumption of educational activities and to provide guidance to children in club activities, etc., for university students and others whose economic situation has deteriorated due to the closure of part-time jobs, suspension of employment, reduction of work shifts, etc. due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Please see here for details. (Reception period: From 1 p.m. on Monday, May 25, Reiwa 2 to noon on Friday, May 29)

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

* If the number of applications greatly exceeds the number of applicants, it may be terminated without notice.

【Closed】 Temporary recruitment of part-time staff for university students and others due to the spread of new coronavirus infections


In Kyoto City, we would like to introduce the temporary recruitment of part-time staff (fiscal year appointees) for university students and others whose economic situation has deteriorated due to the closure of part-time jobs, suspension of employment, reduction of work shifts, etc. due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Please see here for details (Application start date: May 15, 2nd year of Reiwa (Friday) 13:00~).

* Due to the large number of applications, the application period has ended.

Temporary recruitment of part-time staff for university students and others due to the spread of new coronavirus infections (external link)

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

* If the number of applications greatly exceeds the number of applicants, it may be terminated without notice.


Announcement of “University Consortium Kyoto Medium- to Long-Term Plan “Stage 5 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 and regional collaboration, collaborating with its 48 member universities and junior colleges in collaboration with local communities, industry, business 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 currently developing initiatives.

We would like to inform you that we will hold the following debriefing session to report on the progress of this project and the project promotion policy from FY2020 onwards to member schools and citizens.

 

1 Date and time

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 19:00~19:45 (Reception starts at 18:45)

 

2 Locations

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 1

 

3 Contents

Progress of the Stage 5 Plan and Achievement of Numerical Targets

 

4 How to apply

Please send the following information by e-mail between Wednesday, January 29, 2020 and Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

　　□ Name, □ attributes (students, faculty and staff, government officials, Kyoto citizens, etc.)

　　□ Contact information (e-mail address)

 

[Destination Email]

pf-kyoto-mlconsortium.or.jp Change * to @.

 

5 Miscellaneous

On the day of the event, representatives from member universities and organizations of the Foundation will also participate.

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

 

6 Inquiries

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

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

The Regional Cultural Creation Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto have concluded a partnership agreement to exchange, cooperate, and utilize each other’s human, intellectual, and material resources.
Based on this agreement, the Agency for Cultural Affairs will promote specific collaborations, such as strengthening the network between the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto, as well as mutual cooperation in the projects implemented by each of them.

Outline of the Agreement
[Purpose]
In order to promote policies that promote the promotion of culture and the arts, regional cultural creation, and the enhancement of learning in Japan through cooperation between the Agency for Cultural Affairs and universities, we will aim to foster momentum for the relocation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs to Kyoto and to 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 Matters]
○ In order to achieve the above objectives, the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto will collaborate and cooperate in research and information exchange, personnel exchange, human resource development, facility use, and other matters that both parties deem necessary.
○ The University Consortium Kyoto will cooperate in promoting collaboration between the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto and the Creation Headquarters.

[Date of conclusion]
March 23, 2019

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【For Students】We will hold a cover design contest for the “University Town Kyoto / Student Town Kyoto Promotion Plan 2019-2023”!

In order to improve the attractiveness of “Kyoto City of Universities and Kyoto City of Students,” Kyoto City has been steadily promoting the measures of the “Kyoto City of Universities and Students’ Town Kyoto Promotion Plan 2014-2018,” which was formulated in collaboration with the University Consortium Kyoto in the 2018 academic year. Since this is the final year of this plan, we will formulate the “University Town Kyoto and Student City Kyoto Promotion Plan 2019-2023” as a guideline for new university policies to become “University City Kyoto and Student City Kyoto” in light of changes in the social situation surrounding universities and students.
In order to make this plan widely known to students, we are looking for cover designs for this plan booklet.


eizouClick to view the flyer

Eligibility

A group consisting of students enrolled in the Consortium of Universities in Kyoto or junior colleges and enrolled students only
(Click here for the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto)

Application Period

October 18, 30 (Thursday) ~ January 18, 31 (Friday)

*University Consortium Kyoto

Application Details

theme

Cover design inspired by the vision of the “University City Kyoto and Student Town Kyoto Promotion Plan 2019-2023” “World-class ‘University Town Kyoto’ and ‘Student City Kyoto'”

Specifications of the work

○ Please design it vertically in A4 size (210 mm × 297 mm).
○ Art materials are free. Illustrations, photographs, etc., do not matter how you express yourself.

What should be on the cover

The following language must be included in the design:
○ University Town Kyoto / Student Town Kyoto Promotion Plan 2019-2023
○Kyoto City University Consortium Kyoto
○ Nickname

* The nickname will be decided after the application period ends, so please write “○○○○○” in the design and secure space for the nickname. (The nickname of the current plan is “University, Town, and Student Plans.”) ）

Eligibility

○ You can apply as many items as you like per person or group.
○ Entries must be unpublished and original.
○ Participation is free of charge. However, please bear the postage fee at the time of application.

Reference: Click here for the current plan.

review

After selection, the best work will be used for the cover design. In addition, the winners and winning groups will receive the following incentives and certificates of commendation.

< Incentives> Grand Prize 100,000 yen (1 point), Excellence Award 30,000 yen (1 point), Encouragement Prize 10,000 yen (2 points)

Notification of Examination Results

Winners and representatives of the winning groups will be contacted in mid-February (tentative).

*The results will be notified only to the winners and representatives of the winning groups, and will be announced on the University Consortium Kyoto website. We will not accept any inquiries by telephone or other means regarding the selection results.

About the Best Films

It will be used as the cover design of the “University Town Kyoto / Student Town Kyoto Promotion Plan 2019-2023”.

* When using, necessary design modifications may be made to the extent that the purpose is not significantly impaired. In addition, we may ask applicants to make corrections.

Precautions

  • All materials must be safe under copyright law.
  • If a person appears, please be sure to obtain the consent of the person in advance so that there are no problems with unauthorized use of personal information or portrait rights. In the case of photographs, please obtain permission from the rights holder in advance for buildings, signboards, shops, companies, etc., as well as copyrighted works (works of art, posters, etc.) that are reflected in the background.
  • All rights to the award-winning works belong to Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto. Entrants shall not exercise their rights based on the moral rights of the author with respect to the submitted work.
  • If the work is deemed to be plagiarized, imitated, not self-made, or has already been published, or if there is a false declaration in the entry form, the prize will be canceled even after the award has been decided. In addition, the applicant shall compensate for any damage caused by the cancellation of the award.
  • In the event that a third party claims infringement of rights or compensation for damages in relation to the submitted work, the winner shall be responsible for resolving the matter at his or her own risk, and the City of Kyoto and the University Consortium Kyoto shall not be liable for any such claims.
  • All costs incurred by mail, etc., will be borne by the applicant, and the submitted work will not be returned.
  • The personal information of applicants will be managed appropriately by the Committee and will not be used for any purpose other than this business.

How to apply

Please mail the following (1) ~ (3) to the following address.
(1) Entries
A4 size printed in color. Do not attach it to a mount.
(2) Application form
Fill out the application form on the flyer or fill out the downloaded application form and print it out on A4 size paper.
(3) CD-R recording the electronic data of (1) ~ (2) above
The image data of the work must be saved in JPG, GIF, or PNG format.
* We do not accept applications other than by mail.

▽ You can download it from the link below.

【Application Form】【Application Guidelines】

Application / Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Research & Public Relations Division
TEL 075-353-9130　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

sponsorship

Kyoto City, University Consortium Kyoto