Kyoto University Consortium 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the Kyoto University Alliance has been Japan’s first university alliance organization and is a platform for university and regional cooperation, developing diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close cooperation with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, business, and local governments. Currently, we are working to advance our business in accordance with the five-year medium-term plan “Phase V Plan” from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented by each business unit in FY2023. We will also outline the sixth phase of the plan, which will begin in fiscal year 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and Time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * The Zoom meeting URL will be provided to applicants at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) Kyoto University Consortium 2023 Project Implementation Report
(2) Overview of the University Consortium Kyoto Phase Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q

4. How to apply

Please apply by Friday, March 8, 2024 through the link below.
　

5. Inquiries on this matter

Kyoto University Alliance
Research Public Relations Department (Kawai)
Phone: 075-353-9130 / Fax:075-353-9101
E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
　　

University Consortium Kyoto 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the University Consortium Kyoto has developed diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close collaboration with member universities and junior colleges , local communities, industry, the business community, and local governments as the first university consortium organization in Japan and a platform for university and regional collaboration. Currently, we are diligently promoting our business based on the Fifth Stage Plan, which is a five-year medium-term plan from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented in FY2023 by each business division. We will also provide an overview of the Sixth Stage Plan, which will begin in fiscal 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * The Zoom meeting URL will be provided to the applicant at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) FY2023 Project Implementation Report at the University Consortium Kyoto
(2) Outline of the University Consortium Kyoto Stage Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q&A

4. How to apply

Please apply by Friday, March 8, 2024 from the link below.
　

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research & Public Relations Division (Kawai)
TEL: 075-353-9130 / FAX: 075-353-9101
E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
　　

Reiwa 7 “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” Result Report Meeting will be held! !

Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” in FY Reiwa 7 in the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” that supports efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and local communities.

At the debriefing session, the 13 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and announce the results of their efforts.
From the reports of certification projects by students, such as regional promotion through the inheritance of local customs and culture, would you like to find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the region, and hints for regional revitalization?

Please see here for the business overview of the selected organizations↓↓↓
Reiwa 7th school town collaboration project Adopting organization　

Reiwa 7 “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” Result Report Meeting

Date and time	Reiwa 8/3/20 (Fri/Holiday) 10:30~16:45 (scheduled to end)
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day	10:30~ Opening, announcement of results by Reiwa 7 Selected organizations 1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and replacements) 13 projects 15:15~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (Participation is limited to selected organizations) 16:10~ Award Ceremony and Commentary 16:45 Closing (scheduled) *Please see here for the detailed schedule↓↓↓ 　Reiwa 7th Academic Town Collaboration Project Result 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 3 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Thursday), Reiwa 8.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
　

Inquiries and applications

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL ：075-353-9130
MAIL：gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send it)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto】Announcement of Winners

We would like to announce the winners of the 21st Kyoto Policy Research Exchange Conference, which was held on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Winners

Research Encouragement Award>

★ University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award

Possibility of Utilization of Bridge Risk Score for Maintenance and Disaster Prevention Using Open Data – A Case Study Using Bridge Data in Fukuchiyama City

Aika Takada (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Aika Takada

★ Japan Society for Public Policy Award

Proposal of “Kyoto Idea Bakery” -Fostering Collective Knowledge through Citizen Exchange-

[Group name] Kazama Seminar Idea Bakery Group (Doshisha University)

Kazama Seminar Idea Bakery Group

★ Award of Excellence

[Breakout Session 1]

Title: Examination of Effective Learning Support Methods for the Promotion of Legal Education: Starting from High School Education

Sato Seminar, 2nd year student, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefecture University (Kyoto Prefecture University)

Kyoto Prefecture University Faculty of Public Policy 2nd year student Sato Seminar

[Breakout Session 2]

Presentation Title: The Impact of the Survival of Traditional Festivals on Migration and Settlement – Focusing on Traditional Festivals that Create Regional Exchanges

Iwamatsu Seminar Kakitama Soup Team (Kyoto Prefectural University)

Iwamatsu Seminar Kakitama Soup Team

[Breakout Session 3]

Elimination of traffic congestion in Kyoto city center: Measuring the effectiveness of road pricing and park-and-ride based on scenario analysis

[Group name] Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A

[Breakout Session 4]

Presentation Title: Temporary Housing Supply Issues in Kyoto City and Proposal for Wide-area Evacuation Support

Group name: 9th generation of Ishihara Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University (Ryukoku University)

9th generation student of the Ishihara Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University

[Breakout Session 5]

Practical Research on Disaster Prevention Education for Children Aiming to Raise Disaster Prevention Awareness at Home

[Organization] Fukuchiyama Public University Faculty of Regional Management Taniguchi Seminar Little Disaster Prevention Project (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Fukuchiyama Public University Faculty of Regional Management Taniguchi Seminar

Little disaster prevention project

[Breakout Session 6]

Promoting Citizen Participation through the External Design of Meetings: Verification of the Effectiveness of Holding Private Facilities

[Group Name] Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies Noda Seminar Class A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group A

[Breakout Session 7]

Presentation Title: Children’s Medical Care Subsidy System and Social Growth and Decline: Panel Data Analysis for Kyoto City

[Group name] Tourism offside (Ryukoku University)

Tourism offside

[Breakout Session 8]

Purification of Touts in Downtown Areas Using Soundscapes: The Possibility of a Resonant Approach on Kiyamachi Street

[Group name] Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B

[Breakout Session 9]

Presentation Title: Shopping Street Revitalization Project Utilizing Vacant Stores – Toward Balancing Local Communities and Economic Independence

[Group name] Ritsumei ☆ Kato Seminar ☆ (Ritsumeikan University)

Ritsumei☆Kato Seminar☆

[Breakout Session 10]

Presentation Title: How to Raise Awareness Leaflets on Safety and Security – Effective Information Dissemination from the Police –

Abe Seminar Team A (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

Abe Seminar Team A

Award>

[Group name] Doshisha Class A (Doshisha University)

Baby Lab (Ryukoku University)

[Group name] Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A (Doshisha University)

Otani University Nomura Seminar Transportation Policy Team (Otani University)

[Group name] Kyoto Tachibana University Takayama Seminar (Kyoto Tachibana University)

[Group name] Iwamatsu Seminar Shopping Street Revitalization Group (Kyoto Prefecture University)

Iwamatsu Seminar 6th Industrialization Team (Kyoto Prefecture University)

[Group name] Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B (Doshisha University)

[Group name] Ritsumei ☆ Kato Seminar ☆ (Ritsumeikan University)

Abe Seminar Team A (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

Congratulations to all the winners!

The state of the event on the day of the competition and the PowerPoint materials of the winners will be posted on the following page at a later date.

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Project Planning Practice Course “Project Report” has been released.

Project planning practice course “Project Report” has been released.
*Project Planning Practice Course: A course to execute projects presented by companies and non-profit organizations from June to November. Through this project, the goal is to acquire the ability to look at the real world from various angles, grasp the current situation, discover issues, and solve those problems.

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course”
Trainees/Projects

the training center Inc. Co., Ltd. Inc. Co., Ltd.

Name of	Project Name
Insight House	Today’s Yamashina-san Project
Impact Hub Kyoto	~Flower Back Field Lab Project~
Wine Glossary	Planning and management of wine seminars by wine specialty stores
MOTHERS	Make the Sanga Stadium food court go viral! vol.２
FP Consulting	Projects to spread wellbeing knowledge

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106　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)

Notice of power outage throughout the building

Due to the renewal of the high-voltage receiving and substation equipment, the entire Campus Plaza Kyoto will be without power.
During the power outage period below, there are items that cannot be used.
Please note.

During a power outage

1st session: January 31, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 3, 2026 (Tue)

2nd session February 7, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 10, 2026 (Tue)

3rd session February 13, 2026 (Friday) ~ February 15, 2026 (Sunday)

Please note that during a power outage, the following items will be unavailable or unavailable.
　(1) Sending and receiving e-mails, faxes, etc.
(2) Browse the availability confirmation page of Campus Plaza Kyoto (rental venue and facility usage information)
(3) Browsing the Foundation’s website, such as the Credit Compatibility Special Site

Depending on the recovery status, you may not be able to view the information even after the power outage period.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Notice of suspension of the vacancy confirmation page due to the power outage of the entire building

Due to the renewal of the high-voltage receiving and substation equipment, the entire Campus Plaza Kyoto will be without power.
During the power outage period below, you cannot use the availability confirmation page.
Please note.

During a power outage

1st session: January 31, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 3, 2026 (Tue)

2nd session February 7, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 10, 2026 (Tue)

3rd session February 13, 2026 (Friday) ~ February 15, 2026 (Sunday)

(*Ended) [For students, faculty and staff in Kyoto] Recruitment of participants for the “TOEIC Skill Up Seminar” to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold a TOEIC Skill Up Seminar.

This is a workshop for those who are planning to take the TOEIC exam, those who have taken the test and are aiming to further improve their scores, and those who are looking for a way to study. Train your English four skills and aim to get a TOEIC score of 800 or more!

You can take home the texts that will be distributed on the day of the seminar, so please take advantage of them.

Date & Time	Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:00~13:00
Place:	Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1 Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji Down Higashi-Shiokoji-cho 939 Get off at Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, Kintetsu Kyoto Line, and JR lines. 5 minutes on foot.
Occupancy	150 people *If the capacity is reached, the reception will be closed even before the application deadline on Tuesday, January 13th. Please note.
Expenses	University Consortium Kyoto member school faculty/students: 1,000 yen ・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools General (non-member schools): 1,500 yen *Both include text fees.
Lecturer	Dr. Kenta Nishimaki ETS Japan Recognized English Skills Educator Gold Certifier
Contents	(1) Explanation by part that advanced players tend to get caught up in (2) Practice of training “forced speed reading” to aim for high scores (3) Become an autonomous learner! Lectures on learning methods based on scientific theories

Organizer: Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd. / University Consortium Kyoto

[Flyer] 0117_TOEIC Seminar

Contact:

Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd.
TEL：03-3263-3326
Email:ee@asahipress.com

Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays

【Notice of Campus Plaza Kyoto Closed Days】

The holidays during the year-end and New Year holidays are as follows.
Thursday, December 28, 2023 ~ Thursday, January 4, 2024

The museum will be open as usual from Friday, January 5 for the new year.
Thank you for your continued use.

If you make a new facility reservation at the end of the year, you can only pay the usage fee in cash

Due to the year-end and New Year holidays (12/28~1/4), if you are accepting new facility reservations during the following period,
Payment of the usage fee can only be made in cash.

　 ● Reservation period for reception that cannot be transferred (prepaid)
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 　　　 ~ Wednesday , December 27, 2023
* It is also not possible to respond by mail.

　● Reservation period for
reception when payment by registered mail is not possible　　　Wednesday, December 20, 2023 ~ Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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

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4. How to apply

5. Inquiries on this matter

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2. Format

3. Contents

4. How to apply

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

Inquiries and applications

The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Winners

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course”Trainees/Projects

Inquiries

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course”
Trainees/Projects