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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

“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~”

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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)

Bidding and open call for proposals: Planning and operation of the “2025 Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” (International Student Study Kyoto Network)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) will provide students studying in Kyoto (international and Japan students) with a premium experience to learn about the diverse and profound charms of Kyoto, and will implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” to create a place for exchange between international students and Japan students. By implementing this project, we aim to foster an attachment to Kyoto for international and Japan students studying in Kyoto, which will give them an opportunity to think about establishing themselves as leaders in the community, as well as to raise their global awareness and deepen their understanding of diversity.

Therefore, we are looking for candidate companies for this project, so if you would like to participate in the proposal, please submit the application materials by the deadline in accordance with the following guidelines.

*This project is intended to recruit candidate contractors before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and if the FY2025 budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network, the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced.

Application submission deadline: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at noon

Application Guidelines: 2025 Kyoto Premium Proposal Application Guidelines

【Contact】

University Consortium Kyoto
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Saga)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Mail:kyoto-nw＠consortium.or.jp　TEL:075-353-9164

Impact of air conditioning renovation work on rental rooms (updated on 8/31)


At Campus Plaza Kyoto, air conditioning renovation work will be carried out for about three months from October of the 3rd year of Reiwa.
During the renovation period, the facility will continue to be available, but depending on the status of the construction,
It is expected that construction noise will be generated and construction workers will come and go. In addition, from December onwards, there will be rental rooms where air conditioning will not be available
.
We ask that you be aware of the impact of the construction before applying.
Thank you.

 

[Period of influence on the use of air conditioning] (planned)

period Availability of air conditioning remarks
October Available
November Unavailable Due to the air conditioning changeover period as usual
December Unavailable Until completion of construction due to air conditioning work

* We will inform you later if there is an impact after January.


[Rental rooms that affect the use of air conditioning due to construction]

floor Air conditioning (heating) not available
6F
5F Lecture Room 1
4F Lecture Room 2, Lecture Room 3, Lecture Room 4
2F Meeting Room 1 / Hall
1F
Common to all floors Common areas (EV halls, lobbies, corridors, lounges)


Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Notice of Termination of Service of “Kyoto Anywhere Internet (KYOTO Wi-Fi)”

Due to changes in the environment surrounding mobile communications in recent years, the use of mobile communications has decreased significantly.

As of August 31, Reiwa 7, the “KYOTO Wi-Fi” service will be discontinued.

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

 

The 2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program will be free of charge!

In 2025, in collaboration with Kyoto City, the course is now free!
It was an easy program for students to participate in.
Please take this opportunity to consider joining the program.

* Until now, the proviso has described the possibility of incurring tuition fees, but since Kyoto City’s FY2025 budget has been enacted, “free tuition” has been confirmed.

For more information, please come to the program information session.
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4/12 (Sat) 18:00~ Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Briefing and Consultation (for all courses)
★ Online Venue ★: Free Entry and Exit
■ Outline and Participation Application (Pre-registration required)
https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/post-157834/


4/17 (Thu) 18:00~ Project Planning Practical Course Briefing Session and Consultation
★ Online Venue ★: Free Entry and Exit
■ Outline and Participation Application (Pre-registration required)
https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/post-157847/

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Messages from 2024 program graduates have been uploaded!

Approximately 140 students will participate in the program in 2024.
Messages for students were sent from the graduates of each course.
“How did you decide to participate?” and “How did you actually feel when you participated?” ・・・
For those of you who are considering joining the program, we have posted content that will encourage you.
Please take a look at the experiences of our seniors!

Click here for ▶ a message from a senior

The 2025 “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program” will start! There are many attractive training destinations, so please use the “Internship Search Site” to find the company or organization you are interested in.
In addition to the schedule of program briefings and online applications, procedures for participating in the program will be posted on the portal site at any time.
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 your participation!

Click here to apply ▶ for the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program 2025 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 2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (about 140) has been released!

This year, about 140 attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, and government offices, including the Kyoto area, are preparing to accept students in anticipation of their growth.

From the top page of the portal site, “Internship Search Site”, search for a lot of information on companies and organizations, and find the training site you are interested in!
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 6th 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 6 to support efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration between universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 12 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 6th Academic Town Collaboration Project Selected Organizations　

 

Reiwa 6th year “Learning Town Collaboration Project” results report meeting

Date & Time Thursday, March 20, Reiwa 7 11:00~17:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

11:00~ Opening session, presentation of results by Reiwa 6 selected organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions) 12 projects
15:30~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is limited to selected organizations)
16:25~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
17:00 Closing (tentative)


* Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓
　Reiwa 6th Academic 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 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 4 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Wed) in the 7th 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

Bidding and Open Call for Proposals (International Student Study Kyoto Network, 2025 Kyoto Study Abroad Comprehensive Portal Site Operation Project)

International Student Study Kyoto Network

【Operation of the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site and Social Media Management

Proposal Guidelines]

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) aims to widely disseminate the appeal of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” and services for international students in Kyoto both domestically and internationally, to support the attraction of more international students, and to make it easier for international students studying in Kyoto to obtain information on support services. We operate a portal site and manage social media.

Therefore, we are looking for contractors for this project in FY2025, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you would like to participate, please prepare a plan proposal and quotation according to the following guidelines and submit it by the deadline.

*This project will be carried out as a preparatory act for the FY2025 project before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced if the budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network.

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Guidelines: 2025 Study Kyoto Portal Site Proposal Application Guidelines (PDF)

< Contact>
University Consortium Kyoto
International Affairs Department, International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Yokoyama and Kusano)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9164
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)