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[For University Faculty and Staff] 2026 SD Joint Training Program
“Higher Education Landscape Update for University Staff”
Applications are now being accepted.


In this lecture, we will delve into the historical context of past educational policies and explore how the latest recommendations and discussions will impact our field. By understanding the past, the aim is to relativize the present and grasp hints for the future.
We hope to create a place where participants can gain a broad perspective on the “state of higher education” beyond the boundaries of each university, and when they return to their own universities, they can share their “determination” and “knowledge” to take a step forward as agents of independent transformation. From Kyoto, let us raise our awareness together as frontrunners leading the next generation of university management.

　

[Lecturer] Yusuke Okada, Manager, Ryukoku University Corporate DX Promotion Headquarters / Information Media Center Administrative Department
[Date Time] December 18, 2026 (Fri) 13:00~17:00
[Venue] Campus Plaza Kyoto » Access
[Eligibility] All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of years of service)
[Participation Fee] Member schools: 1,000 yen (4,000 yen for those not listed on the left) * An invoice will be sent.
[Capacity] 30 people (first-come, first-served) *Registration closes once capacity is reached.
[Application Deadline] Friday, December 4, 2026, 17:00 *Registration will close once capacity is reached.
[Training Overview] “Updates on the Higher Education Situation for University Staff”

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Reservation Schedule for 2024

Reservations for facilities after Monday, April 1, 2024 will be
accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 .

(*The museum will be closed on Monday, April 1, 2024.) Please be careful. ）

Reservations will be accepted on a priority basis from those who visit the museum on Tuesday, March 5.

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.
* The application and payment deadline for those who use the facility on April 2~5, 2024 is longer than usual.
Please note that it will be shorter.

[Recruitment] [For students and faculty of member schools]
32nd FD/SD Forum
Recruitment for poster session presenters

The 32nd FD/SD Forum will be held in person on Saturday and Sunday, February 27 and 28, 2027. Poster sessions will also be held in person.
We look forward to your applications.

Recruitment for Poster Session Presenters at the

32nd FD/SD Forum

Theme　　
Distinctive FD and SD initiatives at the presenter’s university
* Not only individual member university initiatives but also inter-university collaboration, regional collaboration, and industry-government-academia collaboration are accepted. (Collaboration destinations are not limited to member or non-member schools.)
* Even projects announced in previous years may be reapplied if the information has been updated.

Target Audience　
Faculty, staff, and students from University Consortium Kyoto member schools who wish to present their FD and SD activities at their own schools
* However, faculty and staff from the member school must serve as the representative presenter. Students alone cannot present the presentation.

List of University Consortium Kyoto Member Schools

Venue
Kyoto Sangyo University Tenchikan 2nd~3rd Floor

Date and Time　　
February 27, 2027 (Sat) 12:30-14:15 (Core Time 13:00-14:00)
* At the “Information Exchange Meeting” scheduled for 17:30~19:00 on the same day, opportunities for presentations and exhibitions will be provided upon request. Please make use of this opportunity as a place to exchange opinions and network with a wider range of participants. (Details will be announced after selection.)

お申込みについて

Application Deadline　　　

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

How to Apply
Please review the application guidelines below, fill out the “32nd FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form,” and send it as an email attachment to the secretariat [Address: fdf@consortium.or.jp].
Please use the email subject line as 【32nd FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application】.

  • 32nd FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Guidelines [Download]
  • 32nd FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form [Download]

Regarding the review of presentation content
The submitted “32nd FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form” will be reviewed by the FD/SD Forum Planning Review Committee, and applicants will be notified by email by Wednesday, December 9, 2026, regarding their approval or disapproval.

If there are many applicants, we may refrain from hiring due to the number of available announcements.
Additionally, the number of presentations per university may be limited.

Other precautions 　

  • No honoraria will be paid to presenters. Thank you for your understanding.
  • If presenters wish to participate in other FD/SD forum projects other than poster sessions (symposiums, breakout sessions, workshops), they must apply in advance online just like general participants.
    * If you are only attending the poster session, you do not need to apply online.
    • Please
  • be sure to obtain the university’s approval before applying.

**For Your Reference**
On our foundation’s website, we have posted an overview of the poster sessions for the 31st FD/SD Forum.
[31st FD/SD Forum] https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/page/145807/31thFDF_gaiyou_202601-3.pdf

お問い合わせ先

FD/SD Forum Office of the University Consortium Kyoto, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
TEL：075-353-9163　　FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail: fdf■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
* Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

[Event Report] About the 23rd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is celebrating its 23rd edition this year with the aim of exchanging information on the initiatives and research achievements of each university consortium, aiming to contribute to the advancement of higher education.
　
With the main theme of “Future Collaboration of Higher Education Institutions Supporting the Region”—Thinking Together About the Future of the Consortium—This forum, held in Hiroshima Prefecture, attracted 181 participants from across Japan, including university faculty, consortium representatives, and government and business representatives. On the second day, 90 people attended the breakout sessions.
Opinions were exchanged on the future vision and challenges of collaboration supporting the region, with lively discussions developed throughout.

[Thursday, September 10]

▼ Hiroshima Institute of Technology Itsukaichi Campus Nexus21

▼ Education Network Chugoku
Representative Director
Greetings from Yasushi Nagasaka

 

〈Keynote Speech〉
Co-creating the “sum of knowledge” and “access to knowledge”
– Expectations for University Consortiums in the Post-‘Knowledge Sum Report’ –

≪ Speaker≫
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

Omori
▼ Keynote Speaker: Akio　▼ Scenes from the Keynote Speech

 

〈Symposium〉
“Considering the Future of University Collaboration Consortiums”

≪ moderator≫
Yasushi Nagasaka (President of Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Representative Director of Education Network Chugoku (General Incorporated Association)
≪ Symposium ≫
Mr. Atsushi Hamana (Chairman and Director of Hamana Yamate Gakuin Educational Foundation, President of Kansai University of International Affairs)
Takahiro Hisashi (Professor Emeritus, University)
Takeshi Mariko (Director, Regional University Promotion Office, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

▼ Symposium　

 

During the poster sessions with 16 organizations, participants asked many questions about their respective initiatives, and the networking event saw active interaction between exhibitors and participants.　　　

▼ Scenes from the poster session

▼ Scenes from the networking event

[Friday, September 11]

▼ Elisabeth College of Music, Noboricho Campus

 

〈Subcommittee〉

“Re-examining the Purpose of University Consortiums”
– Considering Future Vision and Decision-Making Principles Amid Changing Regional and University Environments –

≪ Coordinator≫
Satoko Nishimoto (Chairperson, Steering Committee, National University Consortium Council)

▼ Subcommittee Coordinator
Satoko Nishimoto		 ▼ Scenes from the breakout session

 

We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation and support from all faculty and staff and members of each consortium,
Thank you very much.

Regarding next year’s forum, in order to further enhance its content, the event will be temporarily postponed,
We have decided to take a ‘preparation and consideration period’ in preparation for the 2028 event.

Details will be announced sequentially on the official University Consortium Kyoto website as soon as decisions are made.
We will be coming, so we hope you will look forward to it.

We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and look forward to the day we can meet again with smiles.
We are truly looking forward to it.
We look forward to your continued support
.

 

◆Click here for more information about the National Association of University Consortiums.

*Reception has ended [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)

Notice of Temporary Website Suspension Due to System Maintenance

Due to system maintenance on our corporate website,
Site viewing will be temporarily suspended at the following date and time.

[Date and Time]

September 28, 2026 (Mon) *Facility closed

00:00~24:00 We plan to spend about 4 hours within the time listed above.

* Please note that the stop time may vary depending on the progress of the work.

Scope: All pages of the University Consortium Kyoto (Campus Plaza Kyoto) website

https://www.consortium.or.jp/

During working hours, browsing the website and sending via the inquiry form will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

【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

 

Regarding the Kyoto Student Festival Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Internship

At the 24th Kyoto Student Festival, we will hold a special summer internship.

“Don’t just say ‘It was interesting.’ A hands-on internship to study in Kyoto and move society.”


[Event Overview]

Period: From late June to late October

Content:
As part of the program, the Kyoto Student Festival will hold an “Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Internship.”
This program is one of Japan’s largest practical PBL (Problem-Solving Learning) programs, where students take on the challenge of solving real-world issues in collaboration with Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, companies, and universities.
・Those who don’t know where to start their job search
・Those seeking new connections and careers
・For those who want to learn more about Kyoto
If you’re even a little interested, please join us!

How to apply:
Please send the participation form via the URL below. (Deadline: 6/23 (Tue) 23:59)
https://forms.gle/jfPkLMVsA2ppYvuR7
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We look forward to seeing many participants!

● For inquiries, please contact us here
24th Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee Sales Management Officer
Mail:saiten.eigyo@consortium.or.jp

Organizer: Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee
Co-organizers: Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives / University Consortium Kyoto

Notice of the Start of Applications for the 2026 Faculty Skill Up Training

 

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as enhancing support for international students and promoting collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become an essential foundational skill.
Moreover, many international students from different countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and to ensure smooth communication, understanding not only language skills but also customs, social norms, religions, and other factors is essential.
Therefore, at the Kyoto University Consortium, we conduct training to improve English proficiency and learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries, aiming to enhance practical skills and increase motivation for skill enhancement by conducting case studies for various scenarios.

 

Outline of the event

Session 1: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:30–15:30 [Language] *In-person course
Communication Skills in University: Useful on Campus! Practical English Course for University Staff (Beginner)
Lecturer: Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 2: August 1, 2026 (Sat) 9:30–12:30 [Culture] *Online Course
Understanding China Today! Cultural Understanding Course Learning from University, Education, and Society
Lecturer: Mr. Mao Hsing-Hua

Session 3: August 22, 2026 (Sat) 9:30–12:30 [Language] *In-person course
Improve your communication skills! Email & Web Conference English Expression Course (Beginner)
Lecturer: Owen Mark Kozlowski

4th Session: August 29, 2026 (Sat) 9:30–16:30 [Language] *In-person Course
Perfect for meetings and presentations! Practical Discussion Course (Beginner~Intermediate)
Instructor: Mr. Glenn Gregas

5th Session: September 5, 2026 (Sat) 9:30–12:30 [Culture] *Online Course
Cultural Understanding Courses Centered on Italy and Spain
Lecturer: Benjamino Peruzzi Castellani

Session 6: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30–12:30 [Culture] *Online Course
Islamic Culture Understanding Course Centered on Southeast Asian Countries
Lecturer: Hungarda Prijahita

☆ For details on the training content, participation fees, and the application form, please check the page below.

>2026 Faculty Skill Enhancement Training Details Page

 

* The cultural training (online) will be conducted in Japanese.
* Announcements regarding the course will be sent separately to those who have registered via email.

 

Contact> (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department, Faculty Skill Improvement Training Section
TEL：(075)353-9164
e-mail: kokusai＠consortium.or.jp

Publication of the 31st FD/SD Forum Report Collection

On February 28, 2026, we will publish the report collection of the 31st FD/SD Forum “Kyoto Universities in 2040 – How We Teach, Learn, and Work,” held on February 28, 2026.
Click on each item to view PDF data.

Questioning the Future 1 2 3 Building 4 5 6 7 8 9 Subcommittee 11 Subcommittee
symposiumof University (Education) in the AI Era / Declining Birthrate Society
SubcommitteeRethinking the Nature of Educational Evaluation at Universities ~Educational Evaluation After Joining the Leadership of the New Curriculum Guidelines~
SubcommitteeTo Nurture New Learning ~Curriculum Construction and Reorganization through Teacher Collaboration~
SubcommitteeOrganizations to Survive the University Crisis Era ~Fostering Organizational Effectiveness~
SubcommitteeCreating a sense of belonging and belonging in university classes
SubcommitteeConnecting Public Relations, Opening University ~The Appeal and Future of Universities Nurtured Through Faculty Collaboration~
SubcommitteePersonalized Education Promoted by EdTech
SubcommitteeDisaster Prevention Measures for Universities in the Kyoto Area
SubcommitteeNew Possibilities for Industry-Academia Collaboration
SubcommitteeExamples of Assessment Tests (Generic Skill Measurement Tests) in Universities
10Advancement and Mobility of University Staff (Human Resource Development for Staff)
SubcommitteeHow to Design High School-University Collaboration and Connect It to Student Recruitment, Entrance Exams, Pre-Enrollment/First-Year Education, and More ~ The Present and Future of Collaboration, Connection, and Transition~
12Diversity Considerations and Support for Students with Disabilities
Poster Session

*You can view the report collection with all pages at once here, but due to the large file size, the entire text has been split into three parts. Please understand this in advance.
　31st FD/SD Forum Report Collection (1)
　31st FD/SD Forum Report Collection (2)
　31st FD/SD Forum Report Collection (3)