2025 SD Joint Training Program
“Introduction to assertive (self-expression) training to build rich human relationships”
Applications are now being accepted.

We are now accepting applications for participation in the “Introduction to Assertion (Self-Expression) Training to Build Rich Human Relationships“. In this training, you can briefly learn about assertive communication methods to convey “things that are difficult to say” in half a day. We aim to acquire the skills to honestly convey one’s arguments while respecting the other person’s situation and feelings. We look forward to your participation!

【Lecturer】 Insource Co., Ltd. Yukari Takeuchi
【Date and Time】 Friday, December 19, 2025 13:00~16:00
【Venue】Campus Plaza Kyoto » Access
Up to 10 years of service (even those who are not eligible can participate)
【Participation fee】Member schools: 4,000 yen (10,000 yen for those other than those listed on the left) *An invoice will be sent.
[Capacity] 25 people (first-come, first-served)
【Application Deadline】December 5, 2025 (Friday) 17:00
【Training Overview】 Introduction to assertive “self-expression” training to build rich human relationships
Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

【11/8 (Sat.)】Information on viewing the “Project Planning Practice Course” Final Presentation (Results Presentation)

The final presentation (result presentation) of the industry-academia collaboration education program “Project Planning Practice Course” will be held on the following dates and times.
The Project Planning Practice Course is a program in which you work as a team on a theme and issue presented by the host company for about 5 months. In the final presentation on the last day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
The presentation will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto on the day of the event, and each presentation can be viewed at the venue or online.
If you are a university student who is thinking of participating in an industry-academia collaborative education program next year, or if you are a company or organization interested in accepting interns, please enjoy the culmination of the activities of each project team.

Reference: Click here for the 2024 project presentation → 2024 results presentation

Date and time Venue	Saturday, November 8, 2025, 13:30 ~ 17:50 Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall
Application	If you would like to see the viewing, please apply using the participation application form here. Application deadline: November 4 (Tue)

schedule

*Schedule times may vary. Thank you for your understanding.

Time . .

	Summary
13：30～13：40	Progress Description
	Final Presentation Part I (3 projects)
13：40～14：00	Wine Glossary Co., Ltd
14：00～14：20	Impact Hub Kyoto
14：20～14：40	MOTHERS Inc.
14：40～14：50	break
	Final Presentation Part II (2 projects)
14：50～15：10	FP Consulting Co., Ltd
15：10～15：30	Insight House Inc.
15：30～15：40	break
15：40～16：00	Reflection on each project
16：00～16：40	Presentation of comments by students for each project
16：40～17：15	get-together
17：15～17：50	Messages from each coordinator, closing remarks, and photo shoots

Project Introduction

Acceptance	Project Overview
corporation Insight House	[Today’s Yamashina-san Project] The more you actively participate in it, the greater the gain will be the “Today’s Yamashina-san Project”. We will support you so that you can challenge yourself as much as possible depending on your motivation.
General Incorporated Association Impact Hub Kyoto	[~Hanabei Field Lab Project~] Hanaji ships Chimaki bamboo from the Gion Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is called the “source of the capital” due to its historical background. Why don’t you use the Hanaji area as a field, learn about life and how to live, and work with people from various backgrounds to create a community that develops while maintaining the environment?
corporation Wine Glossary	[Planning and operation of wine seminars by wine specialty stores] Learn about wine through the work of the luxury wine specialty store Y Rossary, and try your hand at planning a wine seminar for students. Planning, planning, execution, and flexibility are developed. By becoming familiar with wine, which is also the lingua franca of the world, you will broaden your range as a member of society in the future.
corporation MOTHERS	[Make the food court of Sanga Stadium go viral! ] vol.２】 Centered on the Sanga Stadium food court store, you will plan and operate marketing strategies for product development and restaurant operation in collaboration with Kyoto Sanga F.C. Work is meaningless if it is not fun! Here are some tips to live your life with excitement!
corporation FP Consulting	[Project to spread knowledge about well-being] In order to increase the number of participants in the “Well-being Course and Certification”, you will be asked to perform “hypothesis formulation”→ “fact confirmation through investigation”→ “challenge to practice”→ and “verification of results”. This is a project where you can experience the fun and difficulty of starting a new business.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106 ／ FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Japan Students × International Students】FY2025 2nd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program Toei Taizuma Movie Village Tenryuji Special Visit

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
Deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto
We will carry out the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The second is a mystery-solving team building at Toei Taizuma Movie Village and a special visit to Tenryuji Temple.
We are looking for Japan and international students to participate, so please apply.

1 Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:15 Gathering, disbanding around 13:15
2 Contents and itinerary:

8:15 Meet at Kyoto Station (in front of Avanti)
9:00 Toei Taizuma Movie Village “Mystery Solving Team Building”
　　11:15 Tenryuji Temple 《Special Visitation + Lunch》 → Around 13:15 Disband

3 Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation.
4 Capacity: 40 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
5 Target: Member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto or International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending (universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.)
・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
・List of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools
6 How to apply: Click here for the application pageor apply from the QR code in the flyer
7 Application deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 23:59

flyer

【Now Accepting】Tips for promoting support for international students seen in the case of Osaka University!　”Seminar on Sharing Case Studies”

“I want to know about the internationalization efforts of other universities.”
“We need to promote support for international students, but there is no hint of what to do.”
“I would like to know practical examples of international student support, such as life counseling and employment support for science and graduate students.”
“I want to connect with international student support staff at other universities.”

This is a seminar that is especially recommended for such people.

~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University (Sharing Seminar on Examples of Initiatives for Internationalization of Member Universities in FY2025)

Osaka University is home to more than 2,700 international students.
Consultation on daily life and psychology, career support, exchange events, and community cooperation……… Support for international students is also provided in various forms.
This is a project to learn about examples of initiatives by other universities and make use of them in your own university and your own efforts.
Please feel free to join us!

Date, Time and Location

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 15:30~17:00 (90 minutes including Q, etc.))
Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor Lecture Room 4

Speakers (Informants)

Associate Professor, Center for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Osaka University

substance

“~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University”

Various consultation systems for international students
Promotion of International Understanding (Support for Student-to-Student Exchanges Cooperation with Local Communities)
Career Education and Support for International Students

*After the lecture, we set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards within the event time.

Who should attend?

Mainly university faculty and staff
(Faculty, staff, companies, and students from non-member universities are also welcome to participate!) )

Registration

↓Please apply from the application form.

*Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis))
*Deadline on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 17:00 (Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached)

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：075-353-9164
E-mail:kokusai@consortium.or.jp

*Closed [For Kyoto students, faculty and staff] 9/20 (Sat) 10/25 (Sat) “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)” Recruitment of participants

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students and faculty members of member schools.

In this seminar, you will be taught by an IELTS expert who will aim for a score of 6.0 or higher in each of the writing and speaking sections, and learn about question tendencies, scoring criteria and specific learning methods. We will also provide basic information such as the overall structure of the test and how to study effectively.

Writing and speaking will be held on separate dates, so please join us according to your convenience. You can also participate on both days.

IELTS is an English language test that is accredited by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world. More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, and work in English-speaking countries.

Those who are considering taking IELTS for future study abroad,
Those who have experience taking the IELTS test and are aiming to further improve their scores,
Faculty and staff involved in international exchange,
Teachers from member schools who want to use it as a hint for English classes,
Please actively participate.

Date Time	The schedule will be divided according to the theme. You can also participate on both days. ・*1st [Speaking] Saturday~~, September 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m~~. Finished ・2nd [Lighting Edition] October ~~25, 2025 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m~~. Finished*
Embodiment	Online (Zoom) *Please prepare an internet environment and a computer and participate from a convenient location. You can participate with your microphone and camera turned off.
Target	Students or faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto ・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
Occupancy	50 people each time *Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
Expenses	free
Lecturer	Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert Ms. Tomoko Ichikawa, Head of IDP Education Japan Japan
Contents	All lectures will be conducted in Japanese. Common Programs How to study IELTS (30 minutes) The content is different each time. The structure of the entire test, how to make an effective study plan for each skill, recommended teaching materials, etc. Program by date ・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025 Speaking style based on evaluation criteria, responding to frequently occurring topics, and practicing mock responses ・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025 Structure and logical development of Tasks 1 and 2, how to come up with ideas, and how to improve according to the scoring criteria
How to apply	Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter your information at the link, and press “Register”. You will receive the URL of the seminar to the email address you entered.
Application Deadline	・1st [Speaking] Saturday~~, September 20, 2025 9:00 a.m~~. Ended ・2nd [Writing Edition] ~~Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 a.m~~. Ended**

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto
[Cooperation] IDP Education Japan LLC

Contact:
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
IELTS
TEL：075-353-9164
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it.) ）

2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Cultural Training Application Acceptance Announcement

Business Overview

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, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

Outline of the event

1st session Saturday, July 26, 2025 9:30-15:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Communication Skills in University : English Conversation Training (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
≪ applications are now closed≫

2nd session Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Effective Communication: Out-of-the-Box Email Web Conferencing Expressions (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
≪ applications are now closed≫

3rd Session: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face Lecture
Conducting meetings and conveying opinions in English Practical Discussion Course (Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregus

4th session Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cross-cultural courses to learn Chinese values and apply them to international students
Lecturer: Mao Xinghua

5th session Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students from Asian Buddhist countries in Thailand and Vietnam
Lecturer: Miho Kyotani / Tran Thuy Phong

6th session: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Taiwan and South Korea in East Asia
Lecturer: Mr. Xu Minhui

7th Saturday, October 11, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Southwest Asia in Nepal and Sri Lanka
Lecturer: Mr. Devansh Vajracharya

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Go to the details page

*We will notify you by email after each application deadline.

International Business Department, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL：(075)353-9164
e-mail: kokusai＠consortium.or.jp

*Reception has ended [Application period extended!] Until 7/31] Applications for the 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted!

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

This forum is held once a year.

Consortium officials, faculty and staff from all over the country gathered together

It is one of the few opportunities to interact and exchange information.

We have extended the application period until July 31st, so we would like to inform you again.

We look forward to your active participation.

Main

“Toward the development of new human resources who will open up a drastically changing future society ~Inter-university collaboration and industry-government-academia collaboration that thinks in an invulnerable way~”

Re

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 13:00-17:45 (*Information exchange session 18:00-19:30), Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00-12:00

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

Symposiums, poster sessions, information exchange meetings, breakout sessions, etc.

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Student) 2,000 yen

Who is eligible?

University faculty and staff, university consortium officials, university students, etc.

Application Deadline

Until Thursday, July 31, 2025　

Details & Application

For details and applications for each program, please check this special site.
　The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Contact us

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

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Addition of Rental Room

From Thursday, April 1, 2021, we will start renting out the 6th lecture room on the 6th floor.

Facility reservations will be accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.
* Please check the details of the 6th Lecture Room on the 6th floor from the following.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/info

Applications for the 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 7/25)

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

This forum is held once a year.

Consortium officials, faculty and staff from all over the country gathered together

It is one of the few opportunities to interact and exchange information.

We look forward to your active participation.

Main

Re

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 13:00-17:45 (*Information exchange session 18:00-19:30), Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00-12:00

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

Symposiums, poster sessions, information exchange meetings, breakout sessions, etc.

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Student) 2,000 yen

Who is eligible?

University faculty and staff, university consortium officials, university students, etc.

Application Deadline

Until Friday, July 25, 2025

Details & Application

For details and applications for each program, please check this special site.
　The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Contact us

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

Notice of the start of accepting applications for the 2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

Business Overview

Outline of the event

1st session Saturday, July 26, 2025 9:30-15:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Communication Skills in University : English Conversation Training (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
≪ applications are now closed≫

2nd session Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Effective Communication: Out-of-the-Box Email Web Conferencing Expressions (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

3rd Session: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face Lecture
Conducting meetings and conveying opinions in English Practical Discussion Course (Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregus

4th session Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cross-cultural courses to learn Chinese values and apply them to international students
Lecturer: Mao Xinghua

5th session Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students from Asian Buddhist countries in Thailand and Vietnam
Lecturer: Miho Kyotani / Tran Thuy Phong

6th session: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Taiwan and South Korea in East Asia
Lecturer: Mr. Xu Minhui

7th Saturday, October 11, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Southwest Asia in Nepal and Sri Lanka
Lecturer: Mr. Devansh Vajracharya

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Go to the details page

*We will notify you by email after each application deadline.

International Business Department, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL：(075)353-9164
e-mail: kokusai＠consortium.or.jp