Reiwa 7 School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities Initiative Introduction

Reiwa 7 Introducing the efforts of the school town collaboration project that connects students and the community.

The “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” is a “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” in which universities, students, and the community “collaborate” to solicit projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto, and provide subsidy support.
We will inform you of the efforts of this year’s adopted organizations! !

 

【Activity Introduction】Ritsumeikan University “Kinugasa Farm Kreis”
On Wednesday, August 20th, the “Kreis Community Cafeteria” was held at Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus, and I visited it!

In 2020, “Kinugasa Farm Kreis” was launched in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and is a student organization that grows vegetables in collaboration with the local community. Approximately 70 students are taking the lead in activities that are conscious of local production, local exchange, and SDGs, starting with making mulch from fallen leaves with local people and delivering the harvested vegetables to school cafeterias and the community.

At the “Kreis Community Cafeteria”, which was held for the first time, 20 students and 15 local people participated in the curry using vegetables they grew themselves.                                          ”Because it is an area where there are many elderly people and children who eat alone, we wanted to create a warm table where everyone can gather around,” says the representative, Marin Shinohara.

As for public relations activities, posters were distributed to neighboring districts and bulletin boards set up in front of the farm were used. Since the farm is located on a walking course in front of Tochi-in, it naturally caught the attention of local people and became an opportunity to visit.                            The most difficult part of preparing for the event was not being able to read the harvest of vegetables. He said he was worried because he didn’t know which age group would come, but he was relieved that many people actually came to visit.                        In addition, in the past, when the university cafeteria closed during the summer vacation, it was difficult to find a supplier of the harvested vegetables, but it was a great achievement that we were able to utilize many summer vegetables through this event.

Regarding the future, Mr. Shinohara said, “I would be happy if you could come to the farm and have the opportunity to actually have fun talking with the students, and I hope that the fun of farming and awareness of SDGs will naturally spread through this activity.”

Finally, we who visited for the interview also feasted on freshly picked vegetable curry. A dish filled with the taste of fresh vegetables and the desire for activities. It was very delicious.

Thank you for the meal!

Please check the activity status at ↓.                                                                        https://www.instagram.com/kinugasanoen__kreis/

 

 


【For Faculty and Staff】The 1st FD Joint Training Program and Thematic Training
“Lighten yourself tomorrow:
How to prepare your mind for university faculty and staff and how to deal with Gen Z”

Registration is now open.

 

The “FDJoint Training Program and Thematic Training” is aimed at new faculty members, teachers who want to relearn the basics of FD, teachers who are interested in FD, and staff working in FD-related departments. This is a small-group training program aimed at acquiring skills and knowledge such as. A total of four meetings will be held in FY2025.
This year’s first session will be held under the theme of “Mental Health” as follows.

Part 1: Lightening Tomorrow’s Selves: How to Prepare Your Mind for University Faculty and Staff and How to Deal with Gen Z
As the environment surrounding universities becomes increasingly severe, the number of faculty and staff members who are under stress is increasing. The purpose of this workshop is to help university faculty and staff learn the way of thinking and practical approaches to transform their daily lives into positives in order to effectively maintain and improve their own mental health. The health and well-being of the faculty and staff themselves will lead to the understanding and support of students living in an unstable era exposed to information on a daily basis, and will lead to the improvement of the quality of the education and research environment of the university as a whole. One of the speakers will share the basic concepts of self-compassion and how to reduce self-criticism and achieve a healthier mindset. In addition, the other speaker, from the standpoint of a certified psychologist and industrial counselor, will teach us what students are thinking these days, how to deal with them and how to keep a distance from them through actual examples.
* We will accept the contents of the consultation in advance. On the day of the event, we will introduce you in a form that does not allow you to identify individuals.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Date: June 4 (Wed) 18:30~20:30

Lecturer: Koki Arimitsu (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Kwansei Gakuin University)
Ms. Kumiko Otsuki (Representative of Counseling Room Big Smile,
Certified Psychologist and Industrial Counselor)

Yuko Negishi (Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Life Studies, Kyoto Kacho University)
Tomoko Takei (Professor, Department of Fundamental Sciences, Kyoto Institute of Technology)

Target: Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
        
* Not only for faculty members, but also for staff who are interested in FD.

Format: Online (Zoom meeting)

Participation Fee: Consortium of Universities Kyoto Member Universities and Junior Colleges Faculty and Staff: Free
For those other than the above: 1,000 yen (tax included, advance transfer required)

No limit on the number of people (we look forward to your participation)

 

 

Application deadline: Monday, May 26, 17:00
Deadline for payment of the participation fee: Wednesday, May 28

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
*Business hours: Tue ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

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

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

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

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


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

Date, Time and Location

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

Speakers (Informants)

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

substance

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

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

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

Who should attend?

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

Registration

↓Please apply from the application form.

 

 

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

Inquiries

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

 

We will hold the 2025 SD Seminar “Student Open Presentation”! Audience is now being accepted!

In the University Consortium Kyoto, since 2015, each university and junior college, mainly member schools,
We offer SD seminars with the aim of developing human resources who will lead the next generation of each university.
In the 2025 academic year, 11 university staff members participated and attended a total of 9 lectures over two months.
On Saturday, September 13th, we will hold a “public presentation” in which students will present their results.
We look forward to the participation of many university officials. (You are free to enter and leave the room midway)

2025 SD Seminar Students “Public Presentation”

Date and time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 13:00~16:30 *You are free to enter and leave the room midway.
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

[Program Schedule]

Technology The . Technology the Arts the Arts
order Start time Presenter affiliation Presentation Theme
13:00 Opening
1 13:10 Otani University Restructuring the training system to support the growth of Otani University staff
2 13:25 Otani University Consideration on the ideal way of soliciting donations
3 13:40 Hiroshima Institute ofImportance of Reducing “Toil” in University Business Reform ~Toward the Shift from Office Work to Value Creation~
13:55~14:10 Break (15 minutes)
4 14:10 Schooling corporation Josho Gakuen Influence of School History Education on Employee Engagement of Office Staff
5 14:25 Osaka Institute ofToward the Formation of a Center for Knowledge through Inter-University Collaborative Education in Engineering Universities
6 14:40 Ryukoku University Inner branding method to improve brand alignment of office staff
7 14:55 Hanazono University Organizational growth of one’s own university brought about by exchange with other universities: The value and potential of exchange seen through the SD Seminar
15:10~15:25 Break (15 minutes)
8 15:25 Kyoto University ofExamination of Indicators of Educational Effectiveness in PBL-type Classes at Your University: Focusing on the Ultra Project
9 15:40 Buddhist University “Universities and Communities Connected by Parasports”: Possibilities for Regional Collaboration through the Activities of the Buddhist University Wheelchair Basketball Division
10 15:55 Kyoto University ofRestructuring the Learning Environment in Online Classes ~Toward Support for Fostering Independent Learners~
11 16:10 Kyoto Sangyo University Strengthening university public relations and branding from the perspective of career paths and employment
~Utilizing the characteristics and achievements of Kyoto Sangyo University~
16:30 Closing

*The start and end times are subject to change depending on the progress.

Inquiries

In charge of SD Project, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL 075-353-9163 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)

【For Kyoto Students, Faculty and Staff】9/20 (Sat.) 10/25 (Sat.) Recruitment of participants for the “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)”

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

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

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

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

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

Date Time

The schedule will be divided according to the theme. You can also participate on both days.

1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.

Embodiment

Online (Zoom)
*Please prepare an internet environment and a computer and participate from a convenient location.
You can participate with your microphone and camera turned off.

Target

Students or faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto

List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

Occupancy

50 people each time
*Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Expenses

free

Lecturer

Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert
Ms. Tomoko Ichikawa, Head of IDP Education Japan Japan

Contents

*All lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Common Programs
How to study IELTS (30 minutes) *The content is different each time.
The structure of the entire test, how to make an effective study plan for each skill, recommended teaching materials, etc.

Program by date
・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025
Speaking style based on evaluation criteria, responding to frequently occurring topics, and practicing mock responses

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025
Structure and logical development of Tasks 1 and 2, how to come up with ideas, and how to improve according to the scoring criteria

How to apply

Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter your information at the link, and press “Register”.
You will receive the URL of the seminar to the email address you entered.

Application Deadline

・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

 

Business Overview

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

 

Outline of the event

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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



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

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

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

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

This forum is held once a year.

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

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

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

We look forward to your active participation.

 

Main

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

Re

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

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

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

Participation Fee

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

Who is eligible?

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

Application Deadline

Until Thursday, July 31, 2025 

Details & Application

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

Contact us

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

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~”

Re

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

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

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

Participation Fee

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

Who is eligible?

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

Application Deadline

Until Friday, July 25, 2025

Details & Application

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

Contact us

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

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

 

Business Overview

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

 

Outline of the event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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



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