Applications for the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 7/31)

The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

The National Association of University Consortiums is pleased to announce the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum as follows.

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

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

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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 Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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)

About [Temporary suspension of viewing of the availability inquiry page] due to maintenance

Due to communication equipment maintenance,
Please note that you will not be able to
view the “Availability Inquiry” page on the Campus Plaza Kyoto website.

Maintenance date and time: Monday, June 17, 2024 10:00~18:00

* The time may vary slightly depending on the work situation.

　
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Resumption of Use of Lecture Room 1 (Updated on May 1)

Lecture Room 1, which has been suspended due to a failure of the audiovisual system control equipment,

We will resume use from Saturday, June 1 So we will let you know.

Reservations will be accepted from 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 .

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.

【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
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program) Introductory Video

The 2024 introduction video of the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program has been uploaded.

In this video, the staff of the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office will introduce the details of the two courses (Externship Course and Project Planning Practical Course) and how to participate in the program.

Why don’t you feel the future of work up close through work experience and lectures? Mr./Ms. of all the students who are considering participating, please take a look!

[Contents]
● 0:00 Greeting
● 1:02 Introduction of the University Consortium Kyoto
● 2:04 What is the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program?
● 3:46 Introduction of the two courses
● 4:31 Introduction to the Externship Course
● 6:35 Introduction to the Project Planning Practical Course
● 10:05 Survey results of students who participated in the program
● 11:20 Message from Senior Employees
● 12:54 How to participate in the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program
● 18:17 Introduction of pre-program briefing and consultation session
● 19:38 Conclusion

In addition, we will hold an online information session and consultation session for university students in April.
At the information session, we invite seniors who have completed this program, the person in charge of the training site that accepts the students, and the coordinator (university faculty) who is in charge of the lectures as guests. You will be able to hear the voices of guests who are not introduced in the video, and you will also have the opportunity to answer questions from the participants. We look forward to your participation.

Applications for participation in the briefing session are now being accepted from the top page of the portal site!
We look forward to your Mr./Ms. participation.

Messages from 2023 program graduates have been uploaded!

Out of the approximately 160 students who participated in the 2023 program, graduates of each course sent messages to Mr./Ms..
“How did you decide to participate?” and “How did you actually feel when you participated?” For Mr./Ms. who are considering participating in the program, we have posted content that will give you a boost.
Please take a look at the experiences of our seniors!

Click here for ▶ a message from a senior

From FY2024, the name will be changed from the previous “Internship Program” to the “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program,” and the results of the educational program (work experience program) that we have cultivated so far will be carried out. The industry-academia collaborative education program started on March 1, 2024 with the opening of the “Internship Destination Search Site”.
In addition to the schedule of program briefings and online applications, we will post information on how to participate in the program on the portal site one after another, so please look forward to it.
Why don’t you imagine yourself as a “member of society” from the time you are a student by experiencing “working”?
We look forward to seeing you in Mr./Ms.!

Click here to apply ▶ for the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program 2024 Program Information Session

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Internship destination has been released!

Practice site search site OPEN!

Practical training information of companies and organizations registered for the 2024 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (about 140) has been released!

This fiscal year, about 140 attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, and government offices, including the Kyoto area, are all expecting Mr./Ms.’s growth and preparing to accept them.

Please visit the top page of the portal site “Internship Site Search Site” for information on companies and organizations.
In addition to the contents of the training and the expected period of acceptance, the appeal points of the training and messages from the person in charge are also posted.

▶ Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Portal Site

★ “How to use the training site search site”

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
Mail intern@consortium.or.jp
TEL 075-353-9106　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)

We will hold a report meeting on the results of the Reiwa 5th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”! !!

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project (University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project)” in the Reiwa 5 fiscal year to support efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration between universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 11 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and present the results of their efforts.
Why don’t you find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the local community and hints for regional revitalization from the reports of accredited projects by students, such as regional development through the inheritance of local customs and culture?

Click here for an overview of the projects of the selected organizations ↓↓↓
Reiwa 5th Year Gakumachi Collaboration Project Selected Organization　

Reiwa 5th year “Learning Town Collaboration Project” results report meeting

Date & Time	Wednesday, March 20, Reiwa 6 13:00~18:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day	13:00~ Opening, presentation of results by Reiwa 5 adopted organizations 1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions) 11 projects 16:20~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (Participation is only available to selected organizations) 17:20~ Award Ceremony and Commentary 18:00 Closing (tentative) * Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓ 　Reiwa 5th year school town collaboration project achievement 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 Debriefing 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 1 (Friday) ~ March 16 (Saturday) in the 6th year of Reiwa.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
　

Inquiries and applications

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation 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

[Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program] (Event Report) Planning for Companies and Organizations_Internship Program Study Group

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, we held an online seminar on the host training program.
Thank you very much to everyone who attended despite the very busy time at the end of the fiscal year.

At the study group, the secretariat reported on the change in the name of the program and the status of implementation this year. In addition, in the group discussion after sharing the practicum schedule, we received comments such as, “There were Mr./Ms.many places where I could sympathize with the efforts and thoughts of the host country, the university that sends the students, and the faculty members.”

Going forward, we will continue to work with the development of the “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program” that we are working on at “All Kyoto” in cooperation with host companies and universities.

In addition, registration for the acceptance of trainees is accepted at any time.
If you have any questions about acceptance or the apprenticeship program, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat.
We look forward to your continued cooperation in the future.

To Host Companies and Organizations

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* From April 2024, the name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office”.
TEL 075-353-9106
〒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)

2024 International Student Internship Recruitment Recruitment Information (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2024 Internship Acceptance Opportunities for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) has been conducting an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies and organizations that can accept international students. *For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies and organizations

Purpose and Features

International Student StudyThis program aims to help international students from Kyoto Network member schools find employment at companies and organizations in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and SMEs/organizations) through work experience. For host companies and organizations, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. *2023 International Student Internship Results (You can check the attributes of international students who participated in the last year.) ）

Eligible companies

Approximately 40 companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

*Please consider accepting 1~2 international students per company or organization.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here ←).

* Companies and organizations that have applied will be contacted by the management contractor (temporary staffing company) after confirming the contents.

Eligible International Students

International Students must be enrolled in a member school of the Kyoto Network (equivalent to a third-year undergraduate student or higher).
(Including those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country, etc.) ）

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview. For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and provide pre-training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

* OB / OG interview ~ I faced job hunting with all my might ~

※~Paid Internship Program Experience! ～

Period of employment

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ Friday, September 27, 2024 (tentative)

* For details such as the actual employment period of international students, such as activities outside the status of residence, please consult with the person in charge of the project.

Acceptance Criteria

(1) Paid internship

At a minimum, we ask that you provide at least 5 days (or 40 hours) of work opportunities.

* International students are allowed to work within the range of “permission to engage in activities outside the status of residence (28 hours per week)” during the class period, but 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. You will be able to work until your hours. Please note that the summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please contact us as appropriateCompanies and organizations are responsible for: Dispatch fee (¥1,260 per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the management contractor (dispatch company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required by the host company or organization, and the procedure is extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company or organization.

(2) Unpaid internship

During the implementation period, in principle, please set up a work experience of 5 days (or 40 hours). This is a project implemented as an agreement-type internship in which an agreement regarding the acceptance of internships is concluded between the host company or organization and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat.

Flow after application by the host company / organization

After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing agency will proceed with specific administrative procedures.

(1) Registration for companies and organizations (deadline: Friday, May 31)

*Click here to apply.

(2) Exchange meeting between host companies and organizations and international students [Date] Saturday, June 15, 2024

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of.

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)

(4) Notification of matching results between international students and companies and organizations (mid-July)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies and organizations (late July ~ early August)

(6) Confirmation of host students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreements, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)

(7) Preparatory training for international students (Thursday, August 8)

(8) Employment at the host company or organization (August 13 (Tue) ~ September 27 (Fri))

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Murata, Sawada)

TEL: 075-353-9164 FAX: 075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp *Please replace ◆ with @.