【Japan students × international students】AY2024 1st “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” ~ Premium Kyoto’s Oku-zashiki Experience ~ Call for Participants

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, a consortium of universities) has decided to implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” using the contribution from Kyoto City.

This event will allow Japan students enrolled in universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network to experience the diverse and profound charm of Kyoto so that they can deepen their exchanges with each other through “experiences unique to Kyoto”.

We would like to create opportunities for Japan and international students studying in Kyoto to like Kyoto even more, want to live and work in Kyoto for a long time, and strengthen connections between students that transcend the boundaries of nationality and school.

The first event will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, and we will plan and hold a farm experience and a special visit to Ohara Sansenin, so we are looking for Japan students and international students to participate. Please don’t miss this opportunity and join us.

For details, please check the recruitment flyer and application page, and register as a user and apply for participation. We look forward to your participation.

1 Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m., scheduled to disband around 2:45 p.m.

2 Contents and itinerary:
9:00 Meeting (Keihan / Eden Demachiyanagi Station) and travel by chartered bus
10:00 Harvest experience and lunch at OHARA FARMY (barbecue scheduled)
12:40 Ohara Sansenin Special Visit/Dharma Talk After the event, move by chartered bus
Around 14:45 Dismissal (Keihan Demachi Yanagi Station)

3 Participation fee: Free

4 Capacity: 10 Japan students, 10 international students
(It’s on a first-come, first-served basis, so be quick!) We will set a waiting list according to the application status. )

5 Eligibility: Universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending

6 How to apply: URL (https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/premium_experience1109/joho?) MODE=top) or the following QR code.

 

 

                                    

 

 

【For University Faculty and Staff】2024 SD Joint Training Program
Applications for “Decline in the Working Population and DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion)” are now open.

According to the Labour Force Survey for FY4 Reiwa, the labor force population (the total number of employed and unemployed people among the population aged 15 and over) decreased by 50,000 from the previous year. In this era of declining birthrates and aging populations, securing workers is an urgent issue for our organization. On the other hand, the diversity of labor supply sides, including the elderly and foreigners, is expanding, and it can be said that we are in an era where the creation of innovation through this is remarkable. 
Against this backdrop, I think it is important for us university staff to have a broad perspective on the use of new human resources and to have the perspective of developing human resources that will lead to innovation.
A diversity perspective is indispensable for unprecedented university management. Let’s learn the basic concept of DEI in this course so that universities can develop further in 10 or 20 years.

 
【Lecturer】 Business Plus Support Co., Ltd. Human Resource Development Producer
Yoko Yamada
【Date & Time】 Friday, November 15, 2024 13:00~16:00
【Venue】 Campus Plaza Kyoto
Target: All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of length of service)
【Participation Fee】 Consortium of Universities Kyoto Member Schools: 4,000 yen (10,000 yen for those other than those listed on the left)
     * We will send you an invoice.
[Capacity] 25
Application Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
【Training Summary】 Decline in the working population and DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion)
Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

 

Call for Participants for the 19th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

The 19th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

Connecting inquiry-based learning with subject learning.
~Considering “Changes Brought to Students by Subject Learning Incorporating QFT and Interactive Argumentation” and “Curriculum of Inquiry that Respects Students’ Independence”~

How does inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry,” affect learning from high school to university? From the perspective of high school-university connections, how should inquiry-based learning be designed? Also, how should we think about the back and forth between the time of inquiry and comprehensive inquiry in the subject? In addition, not only high school teachers but also university faculty and staff will interact and exchange opinions on what the role of high school teachers should be.

In the 19th session, we will exchange opinions and information on the connection between inquiry-based learning and subject learning based on case reports of subject learning using QFT and interactive argumentation, as well as experiences by university students who have experienced inquiry-based learning.
We look forward to your active participation.

Date & Time: October 5, 2024 (Saturday) 14:00~16:00 (Reception 13:45~)
Place:Buri format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
Case Presenter

Mr. Toshihiro Hirao (Teacher, Nissei High School)
Rin Oba (3rd year, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)

coordinatorTetsuhide Shino
(Principal of Nissei High School / Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)
Composition

14:00~14:10 Opening (10 min.)
14:10~14:50 Case Report (30~40 min.)
14:50~15:00 Break (10 minutes)
15:00~15:50 Q&A and exchange of opinions (50 minutes)
15:50~16:00 Conclusion and Closing (10 min.)

Participation fee: Free
TargetHigh school and university faculty and university students
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* If you participate online, you can turn on the camera and microphone.
Those who can participate in the environment are eligible.
Capacity: 30 (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer: Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)
who participate online>
We recommend that you install the Zoom application.
・One week before the event, we will inform you on how to enter the Zoom room.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.


* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

(Saturday) September 28, 2024

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 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)

Announcement of the start of acceptance for faculty and staff skill improvement training in 2024

《Skill Improvement Training for Faculty and Staff》

4th~6thWe are now accepting applications.
We look forward to your participation.

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

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication skills at university (English level: beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
〈Finished〉
Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online course
Training for understanding Chinese culture
Lecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua
〈Finished〉
Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online lecture
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita
Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online course
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University
* The 4th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
English Expressions for Email & Web Conferencing (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregas

 

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

>>2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail Page

* Regarding the decision of whether or not to attend, the 4th session will be around mid ~ end of August.
In addition, the 5th and 6th sessions will be announced sequentially around October.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL:(075)353-9164 / FAX:(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【For Students】”Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue)

“Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” 6 people left!
* Zoom briefing session will be held on 10/16 (Wednesday)
,10/30(Wed)←Click here (30 minutes from 18:00)
*If you want to log in from your smartphone, please download the Zoom workplace app before entering the room.

From this fiscal year, we will conduct a new “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” for university students who belong to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

Features of this training
At Universiti Sains Malaysia, students will attend lectures on culture, history, and ethnicity in English with local students and deepen exchanges with local students.
With the support of local students (buddies), they visit refugee centers and government offices in Penang to conduct fieldwork. On the last day, students will present what they have learned in Penang in English.
At SEMACS, the Marine Centre of Universiti Universiti Malaysia, you will observe the plants and organisms that inhabit the waters of Penang and learn about marine surveys and SDGs activities.
We will visit local Japanese companies and hear from local employees about the difficulties and rewards of working overseas, and we will have a question-and-answer session. We will also take a tour of the factory.
Based on the lectures they received at the university, they will explore Georgetown, a world cultural heritage site, and the city in groups. Challenge yourself to a puzzle-solving game targeting Penang Island.
Breakfast is served at the hotel, and lunch is served at four different cuisines (Nyonya, Chinese, Indian and Malay) to learn about the diverse food culture.
For dinner, we will guide you to several nearby hawker centres (food stall villages) and night markets, so you can enjoy Malaysia’s national food cheaply and safely.
Two university consortium staff members will lead the trip from the beginning to the end, so even students who are new to overseas can participate with confidence.

Recommended for people like this
◆ People who want to make friends abroad
◆ People who want to experience different cultures by experiencing Malaysian culture, ethnicity, and history
◆ Those who are not confident in their English proficiency, but want to use English to converse and interact with local students
◆ People who want to visit local Japanese companies
◆ Those who are new to overseas training (We will conduct pre- and post-training!) )
◇ If you want to interact with students from other universities in Kyoto, please join us!
◇ Those who are in the graduation year who are thinking of going overseas as a graduation trip are also OK!

Highlights of Penang
Penang in Malaysia is also very safe, and it is the fourth safest city in Southeast Asia after Singapore. In addition, the cost of living is very cheap, and even in recent years, when the yen is depreciating, it is very cheap at 1/3 of Japan, and you can enjoy lunch and dinner within 300 to 500 yen. In addition, there are three main ethnic groups living in Malaysia, Malay, Chinese, and Indian, but the people are very friendly and many of them are pro-Japan, so you can stay with peace of mind. In addition, English is used as a semi-official language after Malay, and since tourists from all over the world visit Penang, English is almost always spoken in public places such as convenience stores and supermarkets. The climate is also very warm, around 25 degrees Celsius in the morning and around 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and there is little precipitation from November to March, making it the best season to visit.

Re:

 March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) 8 nights 10 days Kansai International Airport departure with Malaysia Airlines

Cost:

 300,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including accommodation, training fee, air ticket, fuel surcharge, airport tax)
*Airport taxes are subject to change and will be finalized at the end of January.

Training Location:

Universiti Universiti Universiti Malaysia (USM), SEMACS (Centre for Marine Science

Where to stay:

3-star hotel in Georgetown (1 room for 2-3 people) *Separate for men and women
Examples: Hotel Neo+, The Gallivant Hotel, Travelodge Georgetown, Cititel Express, Hotel Sentral Georgetown, etc.
*Hotel details will be decided 2 months prior to the departure date.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto (including students in the year of graduation)
・University and graduate students
・Junior college students

Capacity:

12 (first-come, first-served basis)
* It will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Minimum Organizers:

8

Deadline:

Until noon on Friday, November 15, 2024

How to apply:

Please apply from the application button above.

Main training contents:

・Attending lectures in English at Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students
・Visits to local Japanese companies, social gatherings with local employees, and factory tours
・A program that allows you to explore world cultural heritage sites and experience a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society
・Pre- and post-training will also be held once a month, for a total of five times. (There is also an explanation of preparations such as overseas safety management and passport application)
* All lectures are conducted in English, but since they are conducted in easy English, there is no problem if you have English skills equivalent to graduating from high school.

* About overseas travel insurance

Basically, you will be required to purchase AIG Insurance’s overseas travel insurance from HIS (additional cost is required). AIG is available 24 hours a day in Japanese and provides local support. In the unlikely event of an accident, injury, or illness in the field, the staff of the University Consortium Kyoto will respond with support from the HIS Kuala Lumpur Branch.
AIG Damages: https://travel.aig.co.jp/
AIG Support: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ota/service

【Organizer University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department 【Travel Agency】HIS Educational Travel Office No. 2
【Briefing】
**Briefing session for overseas training will be held on Friday, October 18.⇒ * It has been changed.
Wednesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 30
18:00-18:30 We will do it on Zoom! Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us
Online briefing URL ◎10/16
(water) 10/30 (Wednesday) When the start time of the briefing session comes, please enter from the URL!        
For those who are not convenient, please see this situation at a later date.
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It will be delivered at.
【Itinerary】

Schedule Meals
March 2 (Sun)

07:30
09:55
15:55
19:00
20:00


Meet at Kansai Airport
✈ Air to Malaysia
After arriving at Kuala Lumpur Airport,
Transit (Guided to the food court in the airport: Dinner at each person)
Kuala Lumpur Airport Departures
Arrival at Penang Airport Hotel by private car, check-in [Stay in Penang] 🚌  

Morning: ×
Lunch: In-flight meal
Evening: ×
(Snacks on board)

March 3 (Mon)

09:00
09:30
10:30
12:00
14:00
16:00

🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (Universiti Universiti Universiti) Campus Tour
Lecture on Geography and History of Malaysia and Refugee Studies
Lunch at a restaurant
Explore the city of Penang and visit the city hall, tourist office, and more
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 4 (Tue)

09:00

12:00
14:00
17:00

🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Visit to the Refugee Learning Center with a local buddy, Queensbay Mall, etc.
Lunch at a restaurant
Lecture on Malay ethnicity, culture and diversity at Universiti Universiti
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 5 (Wed)08:30

12:00
13:00
18:30

🚌 Departing by private car Georgetown tour (multi-ethnic, multicultural, and historical training) with ★ bilingual guide (Penang Hill, Street Art, Babagnyonya Mansion, Kranjeti)
Lunch at a restaurant on the way
Explore Georgetown with a group
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
Thursday, March 6

09:00
10:00
12:00
15:30
16:00
17:00

🚌 Departure by private car
Travel by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi)
CEMACS Mangrove Tour (Learning to Protect the Environment),
Lunch, Marine Plastics Survey (SDGs Learning), CEMACS Facility Tour
Transfer by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi)
To the hotel by private car 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 7 (Fri)

09:00
10:00
12:00
14:00
16:00

🚌 Departure by private car
Visits to Japanese companies: Visit to Smillover, interaction with local employees, factory tour
Lunch at a restaurant
Kampong Agon (Countryside Experience) to experience and interact with Malay villages
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
Saturday, March 8

Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]

Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: ×
March 9 (Sun)Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]
Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: ×
March 10 (Mon)

09:00

12:00
14:00
17:30
20:35
21:35
22:40

🚌 Departure by private car
Final presentation by Japan students and presentation of certificates of completion (accompanied by buddies)
(Lunch at the university area)
🚌 Tour of Penang Island by private car (dinner at the food court)
🚌 Take a private car to the airport
From Penang Airport
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport and layover
From Kuala Lumpur Airport [Overnight stay]

Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: × (in-flight snacks)

March 11 (Tuesday) 05:40

Arrival at Kansai Airport, dismissal after customs clearance ~Thank you for your hard work~

Morning: In-flight meal

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on local circumstances.
[About optional tours]
World Heritage Penang City Tour:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0073/
★ Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0078/
★ Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (Trishaw Ride Included):https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0077/
* In addition, as introduced on the website, various optional tours can be used for an additional fee.

* If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the address below.
Contact
[University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department, Murono, Tsuruyama, Kawachi]
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Tel: 075-353-9164 (Tue-Sat 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @.) )

《Click here for information on Penang》
◆Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia
URL: https://www.usm.my/
◆USM Campus Tour 2020 (English explanation video at USM)
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSrzpcScEo
◆SEMACS (Marine Research Center): https://cemacs.usm.my/
◆Malaysia Penang Tourism Board
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/area/penang_01.html
◆ Penang Digital Brochure
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/pamphlet/index.html

【Closed】Applications for the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 8/9)

The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 21st 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.

The application period has been extended and applications are being accepted until Friday, August 9th.

We look forward to your active participation.

 

Main

“Development of inter-university and regional collaboration that takes advantage of regional characteristics”

Re

Saturday, September 7, 2024 13:00~18:00・Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00~12:00

Venue

Saturday, September 7: Kyoto City University of Arts Sunday, September 8: Campus Plaza Kyoto

Contents [Day 1] Saturday, September 7, 2024 13:00~18:00

◇Keynote Speech (1)

“Utilizing the resources of the region to create higher education in a new era”

~Exchange and Collaboration in Kyoto Based on Culture and Art~”

Mr. Oussouby Sako (Director, Information Center, Kyoto Seika University)

◇Keynote Speech (2)

“Future Cultural Policy and Inter-University and Inter-Regional Collaboration Based on Trends in Higher Education”

Mr. Jugo Imaizumi (Deputy Director, Agency for Cultural Affairs)

◇Symposium “Expectations for University Consortiums Utilizing Regional Characteristics”

[Coordinator]
Yuji Kawano (President of the Elisabeth College of Music, Representative Secretary of the National Council of University Consortiums)

[Symposist]
Ms. Yoko Matsubara (Vice President, Ritsumeikan Educational Corporation)
Mr. Senyoshi Ikebo (Vice President, Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives)
Hitoshi Miki (Life is Tech Co., Ltd., Former Director of Policy Department, Kyoto City University)

◇Poster Session

We will introduce advanced examples and activities of consortium organizations nationwide.
Please use it as a place to collect practical efforts and various information.

Poster session for 2023 (Shizuoka venue)

◇Information Exchange Meeting (18:30~20:00) Venue: Hotel Granvia Kyoto

While eating and drinking in a standing format, you can exchange information with consortium members who participated from all over the country.
There will also be a performance of the Kyoto Student Festival’s original creation “Kyo Flame Sodefure!”

Kyo Flame Sodetouch!

Contents [2]Day] Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00~12:00

◇ Subcommittees (4 subcommittees in total)
・Subcommittee 1 (University Consortium Kyoto)
“Development and Management of PBL Courses in Collaboration between Universities and World Heritage Sites”

・Subcommittee 2 (Consortium for Higher Education Miyazaki)
“Co-Creation of Learning and Growth in the Future of High School and University: Exploring New High School-University Collaboration Beyond Consortiums”

・Subcommittee 3 (Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka)
“Development of wide-area credit transfer by a university consortium
―Toward the realization of high-quality learning that makes the most of the characteristics of the region―”

・Subcommittee 4 (Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka)
“The Future of Student Volunteer Activities Drawn by Students: Thinking about Sustainable Volunteer Activities”

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Students) 2,000 yen
* If you wish to receive a collection of reports, an additional 1,000 yen is required.

Application Deadline

Until Friday, August 9, 2024 *The application period has been extended.

Details & Application

For more information on each program and to apply, please visit this special website.
 The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Click here for the leaflet
 The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

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 IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar for Students and Faculty in Kyoto

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that it will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is for students, faculty and staff who have already taken the IELTS test or know what it is. At the seminar, we invited a Japan IELTS expert and focused on two skills that Japan people are not good at, and scored 5.5 in Writing and SpeakingFocusing on the skills and learning methods necessary to take the above, students will learn more about problem trends, grading criteria, and learning methods. This time, students who are selected by lottery from among the participants will participate in a mock interview for Writing English correction and Speaking, and will be able to receive direct guidance from Professor Tsukamoto. Students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who would like to use this as a hint for their English classes are welcome to participate actively. (I will omit the overview of the entire test.) )

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised 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, move or work in an English-speaking country.

Saturday
ReFriday, August 2, 2024 9:30~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:15)
* There will be a break in the middle.
meeting placeCampus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the Consortium of Participating Universities Kyoto
Capacity: 50 people (advance registration required) * There are still seats available, so please join us!
Cost: Free
substance
(planned)
“Skills and learning methods to get a score of 5.5 or higher in Writing and Speaking”
・ Explanation of the skills and learning methods required to get a score of 5.5 or higher
* Participants will be selected by lottery to receive English correction for Writing and mock interviews for Speaking.
・Q&A: We will carefully answer any questions or concerns you may have about preparing for the exam. * Seminar participants are encouraged to participate in the immediately below.
Lecturer: Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns Can’t Stop English!”)
ApplicationPlease fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
Application deadline:, July 20, 2024 at noon

Event Flyer: IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar_20240802

(Request to Participants)
〇 The event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances such as the suspension of public transportation due to typhoons and strong winds.

Contact University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department, Tsuruyama
TEL:(075)353-9164
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

【For Students】6/29 (Sat) Call for Participants for “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold the “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar” by ETS-certified trainers for university students who belong to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

If you are planning to study or take the TOEFL iBT® test for future study abroad, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, please join us!
* This year, the event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Date & Time:

Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:00~13:00

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories:

・Those who are studying for or planning to take the TOEFL iBT® test
・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Associate Professor, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT® test
– Preparation for TOEFL iBT® Test Section 4 (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
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【Event Report】Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki × Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Event “Gion Hanazuki University”

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki and the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department collaborated to hold the title “Kyoto Student Public Relations Department presents Gion Hanazuki University ~ OB / OG is back! Homecoming Day 2024 ~”.

The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department is a student organization that aims to disseminate the charm of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” from the perspective of university students studying in Kyoto to junior high and high school students nationwide who will become university students in the future through articles and SNS.

Mr./Ms. who performed comedians, student groups, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department

About Gion Kagetsu University

This event aims to let people know about the charms of Kyoto universities and student life while enjoying comedy in Kyoto.

In 2019, the event was held at the theater once in 2019, and it was planned by members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, and with the cooperation of Yoshimoto Gion Kazuki, it was held for the first time in five years.

For more information on the 2019 events, please see the following article.

◎ [Gion Kazuki University finally opens!] We will deliver plenty of content from the performance on the day to the performers’ comments!

■Date and time: Sunday, February 4, 2024 18:45 Open 19:15 Start (20:30 end) [Finished]
■ Location: Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki
■ Performers

Long Coat Daddy, Gion, Navy Afro, Genius Pianist, Nightingale Dance, Minami Reiwa Kita Ryosuke Kono (MC), Kyoto Student Public Relations Club Member, Kyoto Circle / Student Organization

■ Contents

・ Presentation of stories by Mr./Ms.

・ Frank worry consultation meeting for university students

・Introduction of unique circles and student organizations, etc.

■ Tickets: Student fee 1,000 yen (student ID required), general admission 2,000 yen

On the day of the event

Before the start of the show

On the day of the event, many Mr./Ms. were seated on the second floor, and many students who were the target of this event also attended.

When the event started, Mr./Ms., a performer entertainer, appeared as the opening and a free talk was held.

opening

After that, Mr./Ms. of each duo presented their stories, and there was a burst of laughter from the audience.

After enjoying the story, there will be a corner planned by the members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Club, which will be a consultation session for university students and an introduction to student organizations in Kyoto.

At the consultation meeting, we took up the concerns that were recruited from the general public in advance, and the public relations department served as judges, and all the comedians Mr./Ms. came up with solutions.

It was a time when various interesting advice was given and episodes of Mr./Ms.’s student days were heard.

Consultation for university students

After the consultation session, we went to a corner that introduced student organizations in Kyoto, which are full of individuality.

This time, the following five organizations appeared at this event.

・Kyoto Kabaddi Circle Kamodi

・Kansai Intercollegiate “Quiddetch” Circle KYOTO LILAC FOXES

・Ritsumeikan Double Dutch Club Dig Up Treasure

・Kyoto University Moruk Circle Ankka

・Doshisha Hero Show Club

After each group introduced themselves, all the comedians Mr./Ms. experienced the activities together.

There were some sports that I had never seen before, and all Mr./Ms.the spectators seemed to be cheering on the participating comedians Mr./Ms. and having a lot of fun together.

In the hero show, the comedian Mr./Ms. who played the villain defeated the hero, and the entire venue was enveloped in a whirlpool of laughter.

Kyoto Student Organizations Introduction Corner (Ritsumeikan Double Dutch Club Dig Up Treasure)

Kyoto Student Organizations Introduction Corner (Doshisha Hero Show Club)

It was the first collaboration event with Yoshimoto and Gion Hanazuki in five years, and thanks to the Mr./Ms. of Yoshimoto and Gion Hanazuki, all Mr./Ms.the comedians, and everyone in the student group, we were able to finish it Mr./Ms. great success.

In the questionnaire for the event, we received many positive comments, such as “The content was substantial” and “It was an event that was easy for students to participate in, so I would like to see more of it.”

For the members of the Public Relations Department who were involved in this event, it seems that being able to give shape to what they planned in this way led to growth and confidence, and it was a great learning opportunity for the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

Please take a look at the official website of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, “Kotokare,” which also publishes event report articles written by members of the Public Relations Department.

[#お笑いライブレポ] Kyoto Student Public Relations Department presents Gion Kazuki University – OB / OG is back! Homecoming Day 2024~

Click here for more information about the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department
TEL 075-353-9130 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
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