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Outline of the presentation in Kyoto in English

 

Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when people from overseas ask you, “What kind of country is Japan?”
You are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan… Mr./Ms., please join us!
　　　
 ~~Outline of “Presentation on Kyoto in English” ~~

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan.
〈Training Day (6 sessions in total)〉Implementation method: Face-to-face method Time: 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)
1. Saturday, May 29, 2021 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions that explain traditional Japan culture in English
2. Saturday, June 5, 2021: Traditional culture (1) Hands-on experience of the tea ceremony
3. Saturday, June 12, 2021: Traditional Culture (2) Hands-on experience with flower arrangement
4. Saturday, June 19, 2021: Garden tour (無鄰菴)
5. Saturday, July 3, 2021: Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto.
Discuss with international students
6. Saturday, July 10, 2021: Individual Presentation
◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto
(It does not matter what course you are enrolled in (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral program))
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 63 / TOEIC 650 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: about 20 people
◎ Fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 29 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation and other expenses related to the course.
◎ Application period: April 9, 2021 (Friday) ~ April 30, 2021 (Friday) 12:00〆　
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by e-mail by Saturday, May 1 after a lottery.
◎ Application guidelines:
Please apply using this application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

◎ Notes:
* Please note that in light of the social situation regarding self-restraint of events to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, the holding of this project may be canceled (or postponed) or the content may be changed even at the last minute. In the case of online training (there is a possibility that some of the training will be face-to-face), it is essential to have an Internet connection that can access the online training and a computer environment with camera and microphone functions.

* The implementation of the “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” for the 2021 academic year has not yet been decided. (The decision will be made by the start of the training and will be communicated to the participants.) ）

“SD Guidebook 2021” has been released!


The “SD Guidebook” is intended for those who have started working as university staff.
We want them to be interested in SD (Staff Development), which refers to efforts to develop the skills of university staff.
It was created with the aim of raising awareness of working in higher education.
We hope that this will help develop the skills of the university staff who will be responsible for the future management of the university.
You can download the PDF file, so please make use of it.

Ⅰ． What is SD?
II. Functions Required of University Staff
III..SD Project of the University Consortium Kyoto
IV. SD-related programs in Japan
V..Distinctive Training Programs at Member Schools
VI. Sources of information on higher education and national policy trends
VII.. Selected periodicals and SD-related books on higher education

Publisher: University Consortium Kyoto SD Training Committee

* The next edition is scheduled to be published in 2023.

Click here for details

【Report】The 18th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum Report is now available.

　
On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2020, we have completed the report collection of the 18th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University, “Entrance Examination Reform as a ‘Connection of Education’ II.~Changing the Guidance and Evaluation of High School Education: How High Schools and Universities Approach Entrance Examinations and Education~“. Click on each item below to view the PDF file. You can also view the full-page report collection in PDF format from the link below.
Since this event will be held online free of charge, we will not be sending out a booklet of reports.

The next 19th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose Entrance Examination Reform as a “Connection of Education” II.
~Changing the Guidance and Evaluation of High School Education: How High Schools and Universities Approach Entrance Examinations and Education~
Case Report (1) Creating a mechanism to unearth students’ independence
~Now, the moment of brilliance~
Case Report (2) 10 Years of Lesson Study for the Development of Qualities and Abilities
~Aiming to Cultivate PISA-type Academic Skills and Inquiry Skills~
Case Report (3) History of Chiba University’s High School-University Collaboration and Connection Education Reform
~Aiming to Strengthen the Ability to Develop Global Human Resources in the Sciences~
Panel Discussion How do high schools and universities deal with entrance examinations and education?

Part 2: Breakout Sessions

Session 1 [Language] Creation of classes that foster logical thinking, judgment, and expression
~Logical ability that transcends the boundaries of subjects~
Session 2 [Geography and Civics] Qualities and abilities that you want to cultivate through the study of geography history and civics
Session 3 [Mathematics] Applying a mathematical perspective and way of thinking
Session 4 [Research] Design and practice of inquiry-based learning by creating learners’ own questions
Special Subcommittee (1) [Development of Admissions Specialists] The 4th Admissions Specialist Skill Development Workshop (Kyoto)
Special Subcommittee (2) [Career Education in Collaboration with High School and University] Report on the results of the Future Session
~What has changed since the executive committee system~

other

Participant Survey Results

* You can see the full-page report collection here.
　Report on the 18th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
TEL 075-353-9153　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Internship】2021 Recruitment Guidebook for Students


The “2021 Internship Program Application Guidebook” has been completed.

Contents

・Application flow
・Features of the course
・A wide variety of

training sites are available at each university career center and Campus Plaza Kyoto, but can also be viewed on the portal site.
We also post the experiences of graduates, so please take a look.

 

募集ガイド




Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
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)

To everyone who uses Campus Plaza Kyoto (request) 4/12 update

From the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection, we ask for your cooperation in the following points when using Campus Plaza Kyoto.

・Please wear a mask when entering the building and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the entrance.
* If you do not wear a mask, you will not be allowed to enter the building in principle.

・If you have a fever (37.5 degrees Celsius or higher or 1 degree above the normal temperature ratio), or if you have symptoms such as cough, sore throat, sluggishness, or difficulty breathing, do not enter the building.

・Please keep the seating distance between seats in the rental room at least 2m (at least 1m) as much as possible. Also, please make sure that people do not stay before or after the usage time.

・Bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after using the restroom.

・Please refrain from talking in the elevator or in the lobby in front of the elevator. You can also use the stairs.

(Request to the organizer of the event)
When using it, please make sure that the event is held in accordance with Kyoto Prefecture’s “Priority Measures to Prevent the Spread of Disease”.
Also, please know the names and contact information of the participants just in case.
* Information may be provided as necessary and provided to public institutions such as public health centers.


Please also check the following.
・To everyone who uses Campus Plaza Kyoto (request) Updated on April 12 (PDF)
・Kyoto Prefecture’s “Priority Measures to Prevent the Spread of Disease” (PDF)

Termination of shortened opening hours due to the early lifting of the state of emergency declaration

With the lifting of the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Measures on February 28, 2021, We would like to inform you that Campus Plaza Kyoto will resume normal business from Tuesday, March 2nd. In addition, it was assumed that the full refund stated in the notice dated February 5 would be refunded
Cancellations will be accepted by the end of February 28.

　Reference: R30205 Notice (Cancellation fee refund due to extension of emergency measures)

Campus Plaza Kyoto 2021 Facility Reservations March 9 (Tue)

 

As previously announced, facility reservations after Thursday, April 1 will
be accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 as scheduled.
In addition, in order to prevent new coronavirus infections, please respond according to the instructions of the staff, such as how to wait on the day.

* If you have a fever or other cold symptoms, please refrain from visiting.
* Please wear a mask when visiting.
*Please bring your own writing utensils.

 

To everyone who uses Campus Plaza
Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Reservation Schedule for 2021

【Internship】 【Event Report】Internship Program Study Group

 

“Internship Program Study Group” was held online.
Thank you very much for your participation.

In the case report of the internship during the Corona disaster, real reports were made from the host company and the university, and we received comments from Mr./Ms. that it was very helpful.

In the future, we will continue to develop the internship program that we will work on at “All Kyoto” in cooperation with the host company and the university.

Registration for the 2021 internship program is accepted at any time. If you have any questions or concerns about 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 | Internship | University Consortium Kyoto (consortiumkyoto-internship.jp)

 

 

【Finished】Announcement of “University Consortium Kyoto Medium- to Long-Term Plan ‘Stage 5 Plan (2019-2023)’ Project Progress Report Meeting”

Since its establishment in 1994, the Foundation has developed a variety of initiatives as the first university consortium organization in Japan and as a platform for university and regional collaboration, collaborating with its 48 member universities and junior colleges in collaboration with local communities, industry, business associations, and local governments.
In March 2019, we formulated the Fifth Stage Plan, a five-year medium-term plan from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2023, and are currently developing initiatives.
We would like to inform you that we will hold the following debriefing session to report on the progress of this project and the project promotion policy for FY2021 and beyond to member schools and citizens.

1 Date and time
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 19:00~19:45 (Reception starts at 18:45)

2 Format
Online (Zoom) *Zoom meeting URL will be sent to participants at a later date.

3 Contents
Progress of the Stage 5 Plan and Achievement of Numerical Targets

4 How to apply
From Tuesday, January 26, 2021 to Friday, February 5, 2021, please fill in the following information in the email.
Please apply.
□ Name, □ attributes (students, university faculty and staff, government officials, Kyoto citizens, etc.)
□ Contact information (e-mail address)

[Destination Email]
pf-kyoto-ml[at]consortium.or.jp Change *[at] to @.

5 Miscellaneous
On the day of the event, representatives from member universities and organizations of the Foundation are scheduled to attend.

6 Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto (Ikeda, Nomura, Sugama)
TEL: 075-353-9130 (Reception hours: 9:00~17:00 except Sundays and Mondays)