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[For faculty and staff] 2nd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting 2023
“Transformation of classes in elementary and secondary education through the GIGA School concept. What should we think about the future of universities from this point of view?” Now accepting applications for participation


In primary and secondary education, the GIGA School Initiative is creating an environment in which each learner can learn using an information terminal and a network connection, promoting Japanese-style education in the Reiwa era. About three years have passed since the GIGA School, we will explain the current changes in classes mainly at elementary and junior high schools, using cutting-edge examples.
Based on these, I would like to think with you about how the university environment (classes, research, student life) will change in the future.
This is not a “training session” but a “social gathering”, so please feel free to join us.

■ Date Schedule December 16, 2023 (Saturday) 13:00～15:20

■ For university/junior college faculty/staff
*This course is aimed not only at teachers but also at staff members who are interested in FD.

■ Meeting venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall　　　　

■ Participation fee Free

■ Number of members: Approximately 30 people

■ Schedule　

13：00~13：02 Opening of meeting/administrative communication
13：02~13：05 Explanation of purpose by coordinator
13：05~13:45
Providing topics

Transformation of classes in elementary and secondary education through the GIGA School concept.
What do you think about the future of university from this point of view?

13：45~14：05 Question-and-answer session
14：05~14：45 Exchange
14：45~15：15 Questions/Summary
14：15～15：20 Closing of meeting/fill out questionnaire

■Application included


Application deadline: 2023: December 14th (Thursday) 17:00


Contact information

In charge of FD project, University Consortium Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
*Business hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 17:00

 




[For faculty and staff] The 3rd International Student Study Kyoto Network member group training and exchange meeting will be held in 2023

“Easy Japanese” seminar that is easy to understand for Japanese people and that is easy to understand for foreigners

Date and time: December 15, 2023 (Friday) 14:00-16:10 (Reception 13:30-)　

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto (5th floor: Seminar rooms 2-4)

Contents: “Easy Japanese required for foreigners studying and working in Kyoto in emergencies such as disasters”
~Protects students and employees and helps in daily community life~

“Easy Japanese” is a language that uses the lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995 to convey information smoothly to foreigners.

This is a Japanese expression that can be translated into simple Japanese.

In this training, we will provide an overview of “Easy Japanese” and its basic rules, as well as explain how foreigners can help during disasters and the coronavirus pandemic.

Learn about situations you are likely to find yourself in.

It can be used not only in emergency interactions with international students and foreign employees, but also in daily life.

Learn how to communicate “easy Japanese” through group work and practical activities.


Lecturer: Atsuko Sugimoto, “Easy Japanese” volunteer group

Target audience: Faculty and staff members of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools and organizations

Fixed number of participants: 40 people　*Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

How to apply: If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.

　　　　　https://forms.gle/X119ffVrBt6xdPb88

Application period:Until 12:00 on Friday, December 1st *Applications will end as soon as capacity is reached

Participation fee: Free


schedule:

14:00-14:05 Opening remarks

14:05-16:00 Lecture: What is “Easy Japanese”?

　　　　　　　　　　・Situations that foreigners find themselves in during disasters and coronavirus outbreaks

　　　　　　　　　　・Basic rules of “Easy Japanese”

　　　　　　　　　　・Group work activities

16:00-16:10 Q&A

If you are unable to use the application form, please apply directly from the email address below.

Destination address: “kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp“

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【inquiry】

　International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat [University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department]

　Responsible: Tsuruyama・Murono TEL: 075-353-9164 E-mail:kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

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[For university faculty and staff] 2023 SD joint training program “Career of university staff – Graduate school admission and beyond” We are currently accepting applications for participation. .

The purpose of this training is to learn about the skills required of university staff and how to go on to graduate school as a way to acquire them. Through this training, you will reconsider your own career development and develop an awareness of improving your skills.

[Lecturer]
Yusuke Okada (Administrative Director, Ryukoku University Entrance Examination Department/High School-University Collaboration Promotion Office, Oberlin University Graduate School/Master’s degree)
Yumi Taniguchi (Assistant Director, Human Resources Division, Human Resources Department, Ritsumeikan University, currently enrolled in master’s program at Doshisha University Graduate School)
Mr. Yuichi Matsuda (Chief, Kansai University Trusteeship Group, Kansai University Management Bureau, Master’s degree, Oberlin University, Ph.D., Kansai University Graduate School)
Yasunari Shirafuji (Kyoto Sangyo University President’s IR Promotion Office, Doshisha University Graduate School, Master’s degree)
[Coordinator]
Mr. Takamichi Murayama (Administrative Director, Kyoto Bunkyo Junior and Senior High School, Master’s degree and Ph.D., Doshisha University Graduate School)>

[Date and time]Wednesday, December 6, 2023 13:00-16:00
[Meeting venue]Online (Zoom)
[Target] All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of years of service)
[Participation fee] Member schools: 1,000 yen (4,000 yen for those other than those listed on the left) *We will send you an invoice.
[Capacity] 40 people (first come first served)
[Application deadline] 11Month 22nd (Wed) 17:00
[Training Overview]Careers of university staff – entering graduate school and beyond
 Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

 

[For university students] Recruiting participants for the Heian Jingu photo session on 9/17 (Sun)! !

 

As an activity for 2023 , the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department has planned a “Heian Shrine Photo Session” where photography-loving college students attending universities in Kyoto can interact.
In this event, you can enter Heian Jingu Shrine Garden for free, which normally requires an admission fee.
On the day of the event, after taking photos in the shrine grounds, we will share the photos taken in the hall and vote for the best photos.

Participants who took the selected photos will receive a commemorative gift from Heian Jingu Shrine.
We are looking forward to your participation!

Event overview


Date and time: Sunday, September 17 , 2023 , 14:00-17 : 00 ( meet at 13:45 )
*Alternative date : Monday , September 18 , 2023 ( holiday )　

Venue: Heian Shrine (Access: https://www.heianjingu.or.jp/about/traffic.html )　

Participation target: University students attending universities in Kyoto

What to bring: Camera used for shooting ( smartphone is also acceptable ) , student ID

Participation fee: Free

Details/Application

For more information on the day’s schedule and to apply, please visit the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department’s website “Kotokare” below.

[For university students in Kyoto] We are looking for participants for the Heian Jingu photo session! !

 

<Application deadline>  Until 17:00 on Friday , September 15 , 2023

Contact information

Consortium of Universities Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kyoto Student Public Relations Department
TEL 075-353-9130 FAX 075-353-9101
600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin Dorishiokoji Shimoru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
*Reception hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. 00-17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

 

[English training for university faculty and staff] Recruitment of participants for “Intercultural understanding and communication in English at university” held on 9/2 (Sat.) and 6 (Wed.)

Purpose of the event

　As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, English proficiency is essential as a basic skill for university teachers and staff. In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to achieve smooth communication, it is essential to understand customs, social conventions, religion, etc. beyond language skills. It has become a thing.
 For this reason, the Consortium of Universities Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

This time, as part of the 2023 “Skill Up Training for University Faculty and Staff” , we will hold an online English course as follows for faculty and staff mainly involved in international education-related work and acceptance of international students at universities. Please join us.

 

Course outline

” Business English Literacy : Intercultural Understanding and Communication in English at University”

This course is mainly for faculty members who are involved in international education-related work and acceptance of international students at universities.
Mannerisms and methods of communication vary greatly between cultures. In this course, students will deepen their understanding of cultural diversity, communication styles, business etiquette, etc. , in order to respond to the increasing number of international students and foreign researchers . We aim to improve communication skills in English through role-plays and PBL (problem-solving exercises) in various settings.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time September 2nd (Sat) and 6th (Wed), 2023 13:30-16:30
Holding format Online using Zoom
( Please prepare an accessible internet environment and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and participate from a convenient location)
lecturer Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Course target For university faculty and staff with an intermediate level of English or above
Participation capacity 18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation fee University Consortium Kyoto member university faculty and staff: 2,500 yen per course
Faculty and staff at non-member universities: 6,000 yen per course
*Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the Foundation’s designated account by the designated date.
Details will be provided in the course guide email sent after the deadline.
Application method Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application deadline Noon, August 1, 2023

 

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (* TOEIC score is a guideline)
Beginner level: Can make simple greetings and self-introduction. A short and simple answer is possible. (Those with TOEIC 550 or lower)
Intermediate: Can explain familiar topics. You can continue the conversation by asking the other person questions. (For TOEIC 550-800)
Advanced level: Can express one’s opinion clearly. Be able to exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics. 　(Those with TOEIC 800 or higher)

 

 

<Inquiries> (Public interest incorporated foundation) University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department
TEL: (075)353-9164 / FAX: (075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @. please send it)

[University teacher English training] Recruitment of participants for “Teaching methods for subjects using English that can be used in remote classes” to be held on Saturday, September 9

Purpose of the event

　As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, English proficiency is essential as a basic skill for university teachers and staff.
 In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to achieve smooth communication, it is essential to understand customs, social conventions, religion, etc. beyond language skills. It has become a thing.
 For this reason, the Consortium of Universities Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

This time, as part of the 2023 “Skill Up Training for University Teachers and Staff”, the following online course will be held for teachers who are in charge of classes in English at universities, or who may be in charge in the future. I will hold an English course . Please join us.

 

Course outline

“Active Learning Seminar: Teaching Methods Using English for Remote Classes”

This is an English course for university teachers who are teaching specialized subjects mainly in English, and are planning to do so in the future .
Through role-playing, students will learn how to facilitate and give instructions in English classes. It will be a participant-centered “exercise-type” course that will be used in interactive classes and flipped classes using ICT.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:30-16:30
Holding format Online using Zoom
( Please prepare an accessible internet environment and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and participate from a convenient location)
lecturer Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Course target University teachers who meet both of the following criteria:
① Those who have an intermediate level of English or higher
② Those who are in charge of teaching classes in English at a university, or are likely to be in charge in the future
Participation capacity 18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation fee University Consortium Kyoto member university faculty and staff: 2,500 yen per course
Faculty and staff at non-member universities: 6,000 yen
per course
Details will be provided in the course guide email sent after the deadline.
Application method Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application deadline Noon, August 1, 2023

 

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (* TOEIC score is a guideline)
Beginner level: Can make simple greetings and self-introduction. A short and simple answer is possible. (Those with TOEIC 550 or lower)
Intermediate: Can explain familiar topics. You can continue the conversation by asking the other person questions. (For TOEIC 550-800)
Advanced level: Can express one’s opinion clearly. Be able to exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics. (Those with TOEIC 800 or higher)

 

 

<Inquiries> (Public interest incorporated foundation) University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department
TEL: (075)353-9164 / FAX: (075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @. please send it)

Now accepting applications to participate in the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum! (Until 7/28)

20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

 

The National University Consortium Council and the Fujinokuni Regional/University Consortium
will jointly hold the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum as follows.

We are now accepting applications!
We look forward to your participation.

 Main subject

“Creating a sustainable community spun by a university consortium
-Aiming to create new value for the post-corona era”

date and time

September 2, 2023 (Sat) 13: 30-19:30 / September  3 (Sun) 10: 00-12 :00

 Venue

Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus (6-1 Yayoi-cho, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City)

Contents [ Day 1 ] Saturday, September 2, 2023  13 : 30-19 :30

◇ Keynote Speech
“The Land of Japan and the Land of Shizuoka -Large-Scale Natural Disasters and Crisis Management of Higher Education Institutions-“
Mr. Kazuo Oike (President, University of Shizuoka)
◇ symposium
“Expectations for the University Consortium to Build a Sustainable Community”
　[Coordinator]
　　Mr. Kazuyuki Hizume (President of Shizuoka University)
　[Symposist]　　　
　　Mr. Tsutomu Deno (Vice Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture)
　　Mr. Kimio Sakai (Representative Director and Chairman of Shizuoka Railway Co., Ltd.)
　　Mr. Shigehiro Ikegami (Superintendent of Education, Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education)
◇ Educational Administration Report: Mr. Kenichi Yamada (Deputy Director, University Education and Entrance Examination Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
◇ Poster session: Introducing the efforts of consortium organizations nationwide
◇ Information exchange meeting

Contents [ Day 2] Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:00 to 12:00

◇Subcommittee (4 subcommittees in total)
・1st subcommittee (University Consortium Kyoto)
　“Support for students with disabilities and inter-university collaboration”
・2nd subcommittee (Academic, cultural and industrial network Tama)
What kind of roles can be expected from government-academia collaboration?
・3rd subcommittee (Fujinokuni community/university consortium)
“Thinking about how to deal with disasters through collaboration between universities and various entities”
・4th subcommittee (university consortium Osaka)
　“With/Student Volunteer Activities in the After-Corona Era”

participation fee

Participation fee 4,000 yen (free for students)
Information exchange membership fee (general) 4,000 yen (students) 2,000 yen
*Those who wish to receive a report book will need to pay an additional 1,000 yen.

Application period

June 21, 2023 (water) 10:00  ~ July 28 (gold)

Details/Application

For details on each program and how to apply, please check the special website here.

　Special site for the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

Click here for leaflet

　20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

Inquiries

National University Consortium Council Secretariat
Phone : 075-353-9100 FAX: 075-353-9101
*Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

[For students and faculty members in Kyoto] Notice of IELTS Skill Up Seminar

University Consortium Kyoto will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff members of member universities of University Consortium Kyoto .

This seminar is a valuable opportunity to invite a Japanese IELTS expert to learn about the outline of IELTS, commentary on the contents of each skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking), scoring criteria, study methods, etc. We are looking forward to the participation of students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who want to get hints for their English classes .

IELTS is an English test recognized by over 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world. More than 3 million people around the world take the exam each year to study, immigrate, or work.

date and time August 3, 2023 (Thursday) 10:00-12:30 (Reception starts at 9:45)
　*There will be a break in between
venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor Lecture Room 2
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
subject Students and faculty members belonging to the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity 50 people (advance application required) *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
cost free
Contents
(tentative)

・Overview of the IELTS exam
・Explanation of each section of Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and
　effective study methods
・Question and answer session
*Lectures will be given in Japanese.
Teacher Professor Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns Can’t Stop Your English!”)
application Please fill in the application form below and apply.
IELTS Skill Up Seminar Application Form
Application deadline Thursday, July 20, 2023 at noon

Event flyer: IELTS skill-up seminar 2023

(Requests to participants)
〇If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, etc., or if you are not feeling well, please refrain from participating.

 

<Inquiries> (Public interest incorporated foundation) University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Division
TEL: (075) 353-9164 FAX: (075) 353-9101
 E-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Change ■ to @ when sending please give me)

2023 Faculty Skill Up Training Notice of Recruitment

This year, 3 courses will be held face-to-face and 3 courses will be held online.
Please join us.

6/30 (Fri) application deadline


Business summary

　As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, English proficiency is essential as a basic skill for university teachers and staff.
　In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to achieve smooth communication, it is essential to understand customs, social conventions, religion, etc. beyond language skills. It has become a thing.
　For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations and training to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries. We aim to improve motivation for upgrades.

 

Overview of the event

*The 5th session will consist of one course, including the first and second halves.

1st Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
 Everyday Communication (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

2nd Saturday, July 29, 2023 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Email & English expressions that can be used in web conferences(English level: beginner)
Lecturer: Owen・Mark Kozlowski

3rd Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:30-16:30 [Language] * Face-to-face courseMeeting and Discussion (English level: intermediate to advanced)
 Lecturer: Mr. Glenn Gregas

4th Saturday, August 26, 2023 9:30-16:30 [Culture] <Online>
Islamic culture centered on Southeast Asian countries Training (language level not required)
 Lecturer: Hangarda Priyahita

5th September 2nd (Sat) and 6th (Wed), 2023 13:30-16:30 [Language] <Online>
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate to Advanced)
 Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

6th Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:30-16:30 [ Language] <Online>
Active Learning Exercise: How to teach subjects using English (English level: intermediate to advanced) *
 Lecturer for teachers: Ms. Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

 

☆ Please check the following page for details such as training content, participation fee, capacity, etc., and application form.

>>2023 Skill Up Training for Teachers and Staff Details page

*Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
*Regarding the decision on whether or not to take the course, we plan to notify you all at once in early July after the application deadline.

<Inquiries> (Public interest incorporated foundation) University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department
TEL: (075)353-9164 / FAX: (075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @. please send it)

[Finished] [For students of member schools] Recruiting participants for a workshop to learn tips for reporting and writing articles! (Kyoto Student Public Relations Department)

Although some students are interested in the job of a writer, there are probably many who are unsure about what to write or how to prepare for an interview.

Therefore, this time, we invited Associate Professor Satoshi Horikawa, who has experience working in the mass media and is currently teaching media theory and cross-cultural communication theory at Kyoto Sangyo University, as a lecturer. and tips for writing articles.

Not only those who are currently active in the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, but also those who have just started university life in the spring and are unsure of which student group or club to choose, if you are a student of a university or junior college that is a member of the University Consortium Kyoto, , Anyone can participate, not just recurrent students.

On the day of the event, there will be time to introduce the activities of the members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department. Through the training and activities of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, why don’t you find your own “likes” that you didn’t notice before?
We look forward to your participation.

Lecturer: Associate Professor Satoshi Horikawa

<Profile>
Associate Professor, Department of Media and Communication, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyoto Sangyo University.
Born in Toyama Prefecture in 1977. He graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Literature, majoring in German Literature.
After working as a foreign correspondent for Jiji Press, a correspondent in New York, and a correspondent in Berlin, he joined Kyoto Sangyo University in 2018.
His specialty is information security theory. He is a Ph.D.

Overview of the event

Date: April 20, 2023 (Thursday) 18:40-21:00 (Reception starts at 18:30) [Finished]
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th floor, 2nd to 4th seminar rooms
Access: https:/ /www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Participation capacity: 60 (first-come-first-served basis)
Participation qualifications: Current students attending a university, graduate school, or junior college in Kyoto Prefecture (especially 1st and 2nd year students) ), Kyoto Student Public Relations Staff (regardless of student)
What to bring: student ID card, writing utensils
Participation fee: free

Details/Application

For details and to apply, please see the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department website “Kotokare” below.
(Application deadline: April 18, 2023 (Tuesday) 17:00)

[For students attending universities and junior colleges in Kyoto] We are looking for participants for a workshop where you can learn tips for interviews and article writing! !

Contact information

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Consortium of Universities Kyoto Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Secretariat
TEL 075-353-9130 FAX 075-353-9101
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
* Reception hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 00-17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)