Notice of recruitment of “Learning town collaboration project (standard frame) that connects students and the community in Reiwa 8”

1. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto implements the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community” in which universities, students, and the community collaborate to provide support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We look forward to learning in the field of practice through activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the efforts of local organizations to support their movements.
It has been implemented since 16, and this year will be the 23rd year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                

[Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Recruitment Guidelines]

2. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) that is a member of the University Consortium Kyoto member universities and junior colleges, and the majority of its members are students and the representative is a student. If the group consists of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable if the majority of the students are students from Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium.                                                  *University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

3. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

[Requirements]
(1) A project in which organizations and groups work in cooperation and collaboration with the local community (resident organizations, civic activity groups, business operators, etc. mainly working in the Kyoto City area),Students take the initiative to carry out activities.

*For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.                                                        *Projects that are worked on in collaboration and collaboration are activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the movements of local organizations and support those movements.                                                                   *Administrative agencies may be included in the cooperative destination, but cooperation with only administrative agencies is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academics, culture, arts or sports, environmental conservation,
Research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / About 10-15 cases

*In addition, at the achievement report meeting scheduled to be held in March 9, we will award the implementing organization (1 organization) of the project that was recognized as the most outstanding (certificate, trophy, and activity incentive of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

5. About the application

(1) Application period

April 1, Reiwa 8 (Wed) ~ May 30 (Sat) 13:00
*Submission of documents is data only, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 8 Business Recruitment Briefing Session *Held online

Date and time: (1) Friday, April 17, Reiwa 8 18:30〜
(2) Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8, 18:30〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

                                       

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

Download the application form from the following>
Reiwa 8 Recruitment Guidelines
Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Application Form (Microsoft Word)
Application Example

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of implementing the business? Write down the purpose and the need for the region.
In step 1, the group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
If you have any concerns or questions, such as “I want to improve my internet environment, but can I use the support funds?”, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. We also accept consultations by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

 

Step 4 Submit Application Documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page and (2) reference materials (if any) and submit them using the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference material data (up to about 10 pages converted to A4 size. Please submit it as a PDF. *Only if there is
*Submission in paper format is not required for both (1) and (2).

 

6. Main Schedule for the Future

First screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June 8th year of Reiwa
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 28, Reiwa 8 *Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July 8
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July ~ late July 8 *Certificates issued to certified projects
Interim report: Mid-October ~ late October 8 *Submission of documents
Final report: March 9 *Submission of documents
Announcement: Mid-March ~ late March 9

7. Recruitment of trial slots

We plan to start recruiting for trial slots for students who are about to start community activities from June this year as well.
Details will be announced separately.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

 

 

 

Campus Plaza Kyoto Announcement of Facility Reservation Schedule for the 2026 academic year


・Facility reservations for April, May, and June 2026 will be available from Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

 
We will accept it.
 
* In the case of application at the university fee, it will be accepted for April ~ September.
At the time of application and use, faculty card or enrollment certificate, etc. (valid until the day of use),

Please present materials such as flyers that indicate that they are sponsored by the university or faculty and staff.
If you have not issued a faculty or staff certificate before the new academic year, at the university where you are enrolled,
Please present documents proving employment.
If you cannot confirm your faculty ID, the university fee will not apply.
It will be a general fee. (For April ~ June reception)

For more information on the application of university fees,
Please refer to “Application of University Fees for the Use of Campus Plaza Kyoto“.

    Reception will be given priority to those who visit the museum on March 10 (Tuesday).
   
Facility reservations by phone will be accepted after the reception of visitors is completed.
   
Please be careful.

* Last year’s facility reservations by phone will be accepted from around 3 p.m.

2026The availability after April is as follows:
It will be released on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.

    In addition, since the use of credit-compatible classes and university public lectures is prioritized,
   
Availability is subject to change daily, so please check the availability from time to time.

【Japanese Students × International Students】2025 4th Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Gagaku (Musical Instruments and Costumes) Experience (*Reception has ended)

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

In the fourth session, we will have a gagaku (musical instrument and costume) experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, meet at 9:45, disband at 11:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

    9:45 Meet in front of Rokuson-oh Shrine (20-minute walk from Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station)

  10:00~11:20 Formal visit, gagaku performance, costume/instrument experience

*We will give you a souvenir to commemorate your participation

    11:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 30 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Application deadline: February 5 (Thu) 23:59
  • Event flyer: Click here

Reiwa 7 “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” Result Report Meeting will be held! !

Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” in FY Reiwa 7 in the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” that supports efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and local communities.

At the debriefing session, the 13 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and announce the results of their efforts.
From the reports of certification projects by students, such as regional promotion through the inheritance of local customs and culture, would you like to find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the region, and hints for regional revitalization?

Please see here for the business overview of the selected organizations↓↓↓
Reiwa 7th school town collaboration project Adopting organization 

 

Reiwa 7 “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” Result Report Meeting

Date and time Reiwa 8/3/20 (Fri/Holiday) 10:30~16:45 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

10:30~ Opening, announcement of results by Reiwa 7 Selected organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and replacements) 13 projects
15:15~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is limited to selected organizations)
16:10~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
16:45 Closing (scheduled)


*Please see here for the detailed schedule↓↓↓
 Reiwa 7th Academic Town Collaboration Project Result Report Meeting Report Meeting Schedule  

 

Participation

・Application required
Please apply using the “Apply here” form below.

Participation Fee free


●Click here for information leaflets
Achievement Report Meeting Flyer  

●Click here for details on the contents of the Gakumachi Collaboration Project
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi

 

We are accepting applications for participation during the period of March 3 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Thursday), Reiwa 8.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
 

 

Inquiries and applications

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send it)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

The 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Pre-event “Shoji” will be held!


This year marks the 28th anniversary of the “Kyoto International Student Film Festival” pre-event event! At the Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo, a private important cultural property that cannot be entered normally, we will hold a screening of the work and a talk session on the themes of “life” and “living” with visitors.

【Event Overview】
Pre-event “Life and Death”
・Date and time: Saturday, January 17, 2026 19:30~21:30 (Doors open 19:00)
・Venue: Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo (non-public important cultural property)
(〒605-0862 1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/N2yZyA1YECNXEPBo7

・Screenings:
1. “The hills of birds” (Korea / 2024 / 27 min / fiction) Director: Lee Euntaek
2. “Vortex” (Korea / 2024 / 19 min / Fiction) Director: JANG Jae-Woo
3. “Niwatori Hatsu Toya Nitsu” (Japan / 2024 / 16 min. / Anime Version) Director: Yuri Kurihara

・Guests: Kiyoaki Mori, Deacon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Keiko Takagi, Honorary Director of the Grief Care Research Institute of Sophia University

Please check the details below and apply using the form provided on the following page.
https://www.kisfvf.com/event/event-4967/

・Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto International Student Film Festival
TEL 075-353-9189
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

(*Ended) [For students, faculty and staff in Kyoto] Recruitment of participants for the “TOEIC Skill Up Seminar” to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026

 

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold a TOEIC Skill Up Seminar.

This is a workshop for those who are planning to take the TOEIC exam, those who have taken the test and are aiming to further improve their scores, and those who are looking for a way to study. Train your English four skills and aim to get a TOEIC score of 800 or more!

You can take home the texts that will be distributed on the day of the seminar, so please take advantage of them.

Date & Time

Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:00~13:00

Place:

Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1

Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji Down Higashi-Shiokoji-cho 939
Get off at Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, Kintetsu Kyoto Line, and JR lines. 5 minutes on foot.

Occupancy

150 people
*If the capacity is reached, the reception will be closed even before the application deadline on Tuesday, January 13th. Please note.

Expenses

University Consortium Kyoto member school faculty/students: 1,000 yen

List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

General (non-member schools): 1,500 yen

*Both include text fees.

Lecturer

Dr. Kenta Nishimaki

ETS Japan Recognized English Skills Educator Gold Certifier

Contents

(1) Explanation by part that advanced players tend to get caught up in

(2) Practice of training “forced speed reading” to aim for high scores

(3) Become an autonomous learner! Lectures on learning methods based on scientific theories

Organizer: Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd. / University Consortium Kyoto

[Flyer] 0117_TOEIC Seminar


Contact:

Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd.
TEL:03-3263-3326
Email:ee@asahipress.com

【Japan Students× International Students】2025 3rd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Fan Painting Geisha and Kyoto Matcha (*Reception has ended)

 

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

The third session will be a fan painting experience and a geisha and Kyoto matcha experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 13:15 Gathering, disbanding at 16:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

    13:15 Meet at Maifando Gion store

  13:30~ Fan painting experience *You can take the painted fan home on the day

    15:00~ Geisha Kyoto Matcha Experience (Grand Marble Gion)

16:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 20 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Event flyer: 1220_FLYER

【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

(Ended) Tips for promoting support for international students through the Osaka University case study! ”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