Research is underway! ~Future Kyoto Creative Research Project: From the Field of Surveys and Research~

Each of the survey and research themes adopted in the 2014 “Future Kyoto Creative Research Project” is working toward unknown results. We will introduce the state of the site!

Future Kyoto Creation Research Project Survey and Research Themes in FY2014

Report Publishing

Conducting on-site surveys in municipal housing –
Freedom Project 1 “Spatial Composition and Transition in Municipal Housing and Surrounding Residential Areas in the Suburbs of Kyoto City”

In this survey and research theme, in collaboration with the Kyoto City Housing and Community Development Division, we are trying to clarify the relationship between municipal housing in the suburbs of the city’s 99 housing complexes and the surrounding area from (1) the exterior of the buildings bordering the housing complex, (2) the use of open space in the housing complex, and (3) the situation of the site boundary. The results of the survey are expected to be used in the development and reorganization of municipal housing in the future.

On September 17, the principal investigator, Mr./Ms. Masaki, a doctoral student at Kyoto Institute of Technology, conducted a third on-site survey at a municipal housing complex in Yamashina Ward. (The past two meetings were held in Yamashina Ward and Fushimi Ward in August.)

Measure the height and depth of the planting.

On the left is Mr./Ms. Masaki, the principal investigator, and on the right is Mr./Ms. Inagaki, a collaborator.

In order to clarify the relationship between municipal housing and the surrounding area, we will take photographs of the boundary between the local municipal housing site and the road and the site, and carefully record the dimensions and the width of the adjacent road.
We will also check the state of the open space on the site and the status of entrances and exits outside the site.

It is also important to know what the entrance, which is the boundary between municipal housing and the local area, looks like.

I will carefully drop it into the diagram.

By analyzing the results of these surveys on multiple municipal housing projects and materials on the transition of municipal housing, and deciphering the characteristics of the local environment around municipal housing, it will be useful for considering the consolidation of municipal housing stock in the future. In fact, the results of such a survey were unlikely to occur before.

Experiments in creating the future start in the tea room –
Designated Topic (2) “Creating a Place for Exchange in the Inner City Area”

In this survey and research theme, we will conduct empirical research to foster and network the formation of merchants, businesses, and citizens who promote the rediscovery and creation of “local value” through “creating a place for exchange” that takes advantage of the attractiveness of local resources accumulated in the city center.

On the evening of August 27, a new place for exchange was set up for the revitalization of commerce in the city at the “Demonstration Experiment on the Development of Merchants and Citizens and the Formation of Networks by Creating a Place for Exchange” conducted by Professor Masanobu Nishimura of the Graduate School of Craft Sciences of Kyoto Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Kyoto City Commercial Promotion Division.

We will make a tea room out of cardboard.

We share the content of the discussion.

A lot of ideas popped up.

At the “Future Session,” which was accompanied by a surprising gimmick to create a tea room out of cardboard in a townhouse that was more than 100 years old, participants from a variety of attributes, including local merchants, shared ideas necessary for the future of the town with their eyes shining.

Based on these, various entities such as merchants, businesses, citizens, and artists will connect and create a “place” to create. In a few years, the city may look completely different from what it is now.

Future Kyoto Creation Research Project Survey and Research Themes in FY2014

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto Think Tank Project
TEL 075-708-5803　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)

The 12th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum will be held on Friday, December 5th!

The Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council is holding a forum for the purpose of “sharing information on domestic trends and disseminating information on initiatives in Kyoto” on the issue of collaboration and connected education between high schools and universities.

This year’s 12th Collaborative High School and University Education Forum will be held under the theme of “Connecting High School and University and Forming Academic Ability: Thinking about the Achievement Test (tentative name).” We look forward to your participation.

Outline of the event

The 12th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum

banner3 University entrance examinations are deeply linked to the school system and social structure of the country. In Japan, the premise of the academic achievement test is that a nationwide common educational curriculum has been established, and it is obligatory that the exam questions be first published and that they be published after the fact. However, these are also things that are unique to Japan from a global perspective. In the current reform of entrance examinations, the implementation of multiple common examinations, graded evaluations, the introduction of IRT (Item Response Theory), and the use of computers are also on the table for discussion. I would like to consider the realistic possibility of a “achievement test (tentative name)” including such issues.

Date	Friday, December 5, 2014 9:30~17:15
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto
theme	High School-University Connection and Academic Ability Formation: Thinking about the Achievement Test (tentative name)
Organizer	Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)
Occupancy	Keynote Reports, Special Lectures, and Case Studies	200 (first-come, first-served basis)
	Breakout Session 1.2.3.4	30 people each (first-come, first-served basis)
Application Acceptance	Tuesday, October 7, 2014 12:00~Friday, November 21, 2014 17:00
Participation Fee	High schools and universities in Kyoto Prefecture	JPY 1,000
	Persons other than the above (including participants of companies in Kyoto Prefecture)	JPY 2,000

Registration: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 12:00 p.m. ~ Friday, November 21, 2014 5:00 p.m. (first-come, first-served basis)
About the 12th High School-University Collaboration Forum

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Education Forum
TEL 075-353-9153　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)

Incandescence! British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014 will be held!

British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014

We will invite top university and graduate student debaters from the University of Oxford and other universities from their home countries to hold seminars to learn the appeal of parliamentary debate. On the day of the event, model debates and workshops will be held, and debate learning methods will be introduced and exchanges with British students.

Name	Incandescence! British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014
Date & Time	Tuesday, October 7, 2014 18:30~21:00 (Free Admission)
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
Eligibility	Junior and senior high school students, university students, junior and senior high school students, university faculty and staff, and other educators who are interested in debate
Organizer	University Consortium Kyoto, Japan English Proficiency Foundation
Sponsors	Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Japan English Exchange Federation (ESUJ), British Council
Lecturer	Makiko Okada (Executive Director, Japan English Language Exchange Federation) Tomohiro Nakagawa (Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University) UK Debate Team: 4 members University of Oxford, King’s College, University of London, University of Warwick, etc.

Application: Since the capacity has been reached, pre-registration will be closed

What you can do at a debate seminar

・ You can learn the ropes of parliamentary debate.
・You can watch the real British top-level debate.
・Students will be able to learn about the multifaceted perspectives, logical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills required of global human resources.
・Through workshops, you can learn how to speak out and prepare for speeches.
・Interaction with top British debaters, etc.

* Parliamentary Debate is a debate that, as the name suggests, is a debate that imitates the British parliamentary format, and is widely recognized in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world as a kind of public communication. In addition, since it is a question of how to attract an audience and convince them of their own position, it is attracting attention as a highly effective educational method for fostering the comprehensive skills (logical thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation skills, etc.) necessary for global human resources, which are in demand right now.

Japan English Testing Association Debate Seminar Secretariat
Email: support-kokusai at eiken.or.jp Person in charge: Taira, Minamino

The 11th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum was held!

On Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, the 11th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum was held at the Iwate Prefectural Information Exchange Center Aiina in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, under the theme of “Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Revitalization Initiatives.”

With the perspective and perspective that solving regional issues such as the declining birthrate and aging population and depopulation and reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake has the potential to develop into a global standard originating in the region, 280 people from 117 higher education institutions and governments from all over Japan turned their attention to the role that universities play in the region and tried to learn and consider advanced initiatives to solve various regional issuesThe participants discussed the results of the collaboration between universities and the future of collaboration between universities and local communities.

The next forum is scheduled to be held in September 2015 at Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Ishikawa Prefecture. Please consider joining us.

▽Symposium ▽Trends in Higher Education Policy (Commentary)
　　

　　
▽ Breakout Sessions (4 subcommittees in total) ▽ Poster Session (24 exhibitors)

Outline of the project

Date & Time	Saturday, September 13, 2014 12:00~20:15, Sunday, September 14, 2014 9:30~11:30
Venue	Iwate Prefectural Information Exchange Center Aina
Thesis	Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Revitalization Initiatives
Organizer	National Association of University Consortiums
Co-organizers	Iwate Higher Education Consortium

program

Day 1: Saturday, September 13, 2014

Time	Contents
12:00～13:00	■ Reception
12:00～17:00	■ Poster Session
12:00～13:00	■Poster Session Core Time
12:15～12:45	■ General Assembly of the National Association of University Consortiums (Target: Consortium organizations only)
13:00～13:15	■ Greeting
	・Greetings from the council representative: Tetsuma Akamatsu (Representative Secretary, National University Consortium Council, President, Ryukoku University)
	・Greetings from the Venue Representative: Shigeki Sakai (President, Iwate University)
	・Greetings from Mr. Takuya Tatsumasu (Governor of Iwate Prefecture)
13:15～16:00	■Symposium
	【Theme】
	Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Revitalization Initiatives
	[Panelists]
	Nagahiko Matsumoto (Executive Vice President, Ehime University)
	Ryuji Oda (Vice Dean, Faculty of Regional Education and Culture, Yamagata University)
	Toyoki Okada (President, Kobe Gakuin University)
	Yoshihito Ozawa (Vice President for Regional Relations, Fukushima University)
	[Coordinator]
	Fujio Omori (Professor, Center for University Education, Tokyo Metropolitan University)
16:00～16:10	■ Poster Session, Corporate Booth, PR Time
16:00～17:00	■Poster Session Core Time
17:00～17:40	■Trends in Higher Education Policy (Commentary) Tomoka Satomi (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
17:40～18:15	■ Venue transfer and information exchange reception
18:15～20:15	■ Information exchange meeting

Day 2: Sunday, September 14, 2014

Time	Contents
9:00～9:30	■ Reception
9：30～11：30	■Session 1: Number of participants: 33 Collaboration between Consortium and Companies ~ Regional Revitalization through IC Cards and Campus Reporters
	■ Subcommittee 2: Number of participants: 37 Measures to prevent 20% of unoffered graduates and 120,000 internships
	■Session 3: Number of participants: 39 International Exchange and Consortia
	■Subcommittee 4: Number of participants: 54 Reconstruction & Collaboration

Workshop: “Let’s talk about university conso!”

A workshop for the exchange of opinions and exchanges among those involved in the activities of the University Consortium “Let’s talk about the University Consortium!” (outside the official program) was also held at the same time in Iwate. There was a heated group discussion on the management and activities of each organization, which was very well received.

　　　

Inquiries

Secretariat of the National Council of University Consortiums (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL 075-353-9100　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)

The analysis results of the 25th “Citizen Life Realization Survey” have been announced!

We will publish the results of the analysis of the “Survey on the Realization of Citizen Life” conducted as part of the “Future Kyoto Creation Research Project” jointly implemented by the University Consortium Kyoto and Kyoto City.

As part of the Kyoto City Policy Evaluation System, the “Survey on Citizens’ Perceptions of Citizens’ Lives” is conducted to grasp the actual feelings of citizens about the extent to which the policies and measures listed in the city’s basic plan are being achieved. It can be used by those who are engaged in community development activities.

In addition, as a document edition, the results of the survey on the perception of life by generation, gender, and residence for all 130 items in all 27 policy areas, the survey results on the importance of policies in all 27 policy areas, and the correlation between the perception of life and the importance of the policy are also posted.
Please take a look.

1409306369_line-chart-128

What can we learn from the analysis?

・Comparison results with the average of the past two years in terms of actual living conditions
– Policy priority based on the correlation between people’s lives and policy importance
・Policy areas where there is a correlation between the perception of life and the feeling of happiness
– Potential needs of different generations through free-form analysis
– Trends and issues of generation and gender in terms of life and policy importance by policy area

Data in the results of the analysis

Analysis results related to the 25th “Citizen Life Realization Survey” Overall [Click here for details]

I. Outline of the 25th Citizen Life Survey [Click here for details]
Reference: 130 items in 27 fields [Click here for details]
II. Results of responses to the questionnaire on the perception of daily life, importance of policies, interest in municipal government, and happiness [Click here for details]
III. Analysis using statistical analysis methods
1 Comparison with the average of the past two years in terms of actual life [Click here for details]
2. Consideration of policy priorities based on policy importance and lifestyle experience [Click here for details]
3 Correlation between the perception of life and the feeling of happiness [Click here for details]
4 Analysis of free text [Click here for details]
IV. Discussion by Policy Area [Click here for details]

Literature

The following items are posted as materials.
・Aggregation of the results of a survey of 130 items in all 27 policy areas by generation, gender, and residence
– Aggregation of
policy importance in all 27 policy areas by generation, gender, and residence– Policy priorities
by generation, gender, and residence in terms of the relationship between life perception and policy importance in all 27 policy areas(Policy areas with a high sense of life are effective, but policy areas with a low sense of life and high policy importance need to be improved, and policy areas with a low sense of life and policy importance need to be raised as a whole.) ）

Data in the Archives

Inquiries

2014 Application for “English Skill Improvement Training” for Faculty and Staff at Member Universities is now open!

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that the “English Skill Improvement Training (5 sessions in total)” for university faculty and staff, which was popular last year, will be held again this year.
Last year, we received more applications than the capacity for all competitions, and in the questionnaire after the event, we received many very positive comments, such as “I was motivated to learn English!”, “I learned a lot from this unprecedented initiative”, and “I was very energized”. English level is not required, so please apply by all faculty and staff.

2014 “English Skill Improvement Training” for faculty and staff at member universities

University Consortium Kyoto International Collaboration Project
TEL 075-353-9164　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)

Heisei 26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project Adopted Program Decision!

26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project

Programs (10)

Of the total 19 applications for the 26th “Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project”, the following 10 were selected as a result of the examination by the committee.

The “Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project” has been operated jointly by Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto since the 25th academic year, with the aim of fostering human resources who have an international perspective and can contribute to the revitalization of the Kyoto City area, and promoting students to study abroad. This project supports up to 300,000 yen in development costs (*) for excellent study abroad programs implemented by universities, graduate schools, and junior colleges that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto.
Study Abroad Program Development Support Project

* Development expenses: Refers to the “expenses required for preliminary research and preparation” necessary to develop and enhance the study abroad dispatch program, such as travel expenses, transportation expenses, honorariums, consumables, consignment fees, and other expenses necessary for development when faculty and staff visit the site.
* Applicable policy field: Refers to the theme of the development program selected from the 27 policy areas of “Perspectives on the Revitalization of the Kyoto City Area,” which is a policy of Kyoto City.

number	Name of the program for which the applicant is applied	Applicable Policy Areas	Name of university or organization	identity
1	Acquire the ability to communicate with the world in English for science	1. Environment, 12. Internationalization, 11. Universities	Faculty of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University	Akira Hayashida
2	Uekubo Seminar Sakhalin Project	11. University, 12. Internationalization	Faculty of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University	Makoto Kamikubo
3	Hands-on Global Experience in Chiang Mai	4. Civic Life and Community, 9. Tourism, 12. Internationalization	Kyoto Sangyo University International Center	Hitoshi Osaka
4	“Aiming for Coexistence with Local Nature” Hands-on Overseas Learning Program for Local Nature Conservation Activities	1. Environment, 4. Civic Life and Community, 12. Internationalization, 27. Water for Life	Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University	Kim Hong-mi
5	Global Human Resource Development and Overseas IT Experience Program	8. Industry and Commerce, 9. Tourism	Faculty of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University	Takao Tsuchiya
6	Overseas Environmental Study North America Program	1. Environment, 11. Universities, 12. Internationalization, 15. Community Welfare, 20. Walking Towns, 21. Land Use and Urban Functional Layout, 27. Water for Living	Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University	Yasuhiro Shiomi
7	Overseas Environmental Studies Malaysia and Singapore Program	1) Environment, 6. Culture, 8. Industry and Commerce, 9. Tourism, 11. Universities, 12. Internationalization, 23. Architecture, 26. Fire and Disaster Prevention, 27. Water in Life	Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University	Shinya Uchida
The following is the second round of recruitment.
8	Learning from Italian Education	12. Internationalization 14, Welfare for Persons with Disabilities 18. School Education	Department of Educational and Welfare Psychology, Faculty of Clinical Psychology, Kyoto Bunkyo University	Masamutsu Kameoka
9	Teaching experience in Australian schools	18. Schooling 6. Culture	Kyoto Koka Women’s University, Faculty of Career Development, Department of Career Development	Carolyn Wright
10	Top Design for the Establishment of an East Asian Circular Economic Zone	1. Environment	Ritsumeikan University Faculty of Policy Sciences	Mr. Weisheng Zhou

Application Period

April 1 (Tue) ~ May 15 (Thu) (Primary offering): 7 proposals selected
June 3 (Tue) ~ July 5 (Sat) (Second Offering): 3 Accepted

Study Abroad Program Development Support Project　

English Skill Improvement Training “Active Learning in the Classroom” was held!

Report on “Active Learning in the Classroom”

On July 26, we invited Ms. Mikako Nishikawa, an advisor to the Japan Eiken Association, as a lecturer and held “Active Learning in the Classroom,” an English skill improvement training program for teachers at member universities.
This training was held as part of the “English Skill Improvement Training for University Teachers” conducted by the University Consortium Kyoto since 2013, and was held for faculty members with a focus on “classes” and was attended by 11 people from five universities.

In the training, following the icebreaker, active learning (active learning is “active learning”, and it is not a lecture style in which the instructor transfers knowledge unilaterally, but subject research, PBL (project/problem based learning), discussions, presentations, etc. In addition to deepening their understanding of the class format that incorporates active learning, they also learned phrases that are often used in classes using English. There are various expressions such as demonstrative words used in classes and phrases that are useful when introducing active learning, and it was suggested that the participating teachers choose and use expressions that can be used more naturally in class.
Next, while experiencing group discussions and workshop methods, the students discussed strategies for designing effective discussions and effective feedback and evaluation methods in classes using active learning while sharing case studies, and made group presentations as a result.

In this training, he also spoke about issues such as how difficult it is to derive common effective measures due to the difference in daily class management due to differences in specialized fields and class sizes, and how to increase the motivation of Japan students, who have not been accustomed to giving presentations in front of others since childhood. However, despite the lengthy workshop, all participants were very active in the training, such as exchanging information on ideas in the classroom across disciplines and discussing specific ways to improve the classroom through discussions.
This was the first time that the University Consortium Kyoto conducted English skill improvement training for teachers only, but we will continue to provide training programs that are in high demand while taking into account the opinions and requests of participants.

2014 University Staff Joint Training Program Participants are now open!

In a situation where the environment surrounding universities is changing rapidly, the management and operation of universities has come to occupy an important position, and the role of university staff is becoming extremely important. In order to adapt to such an environment, we are developing a variety of projects to improve the qualifications of university staff, including management and education and research support.
The Joint Training Program for University Staff is a joint project aimed at improving the abilities of staff and improving the efficiency and sophistication of university operations, as well as reducing costs for each member university by taking advantage of economies of scale.

2014 University Staff Joint Training Program [Click here for details]

University Consortium Kyoto SD Project
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9163　　FAX：075-353-9101

The 11th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is now accepting participants!

Theme: Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Revitalization Initiatives

Students will focus on the role that universities play in the community, and will learn and consider advanced initiatives to solve various regional issues. As regional issues become more complex and enormous, it is no longer possible for a single university to solve them. By collaborating not only among universities but also among other institutions, a synergistic effect will be created between wisdom and power, and it will be possible to overcome difficult problems and revitalize the region. We look forward to your participation.

Banner (11th National Conso) BN-AllConso

Date & Time	Saturday, September 13, 2014 12:00~20:15 Sunday, September 14, 2014 9:30~11:30
Venue	Iwate Prefectural Information Exchange Center Aina
Thesis	Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Revitalization Initiatives
Organizer	National Association of University Consortiums
Co-organizers	Iwate Higher Education Consortium
Participation Fee	Participation Fee	JPY 3,000
	Information Exchange Meetings	JPY 3,500
	Reports	JPY 1,000
Application Period	Saturday, June 7, 2014 ~ Thursday, July 31, 2014

Simultaneous recruitment! Workshop: “Let’s talk about university conso!”

Date & Time	Saturday, September 13, 2014 9:30~11:30
Venue	Iwate Prefectural Information Exchange Center Aina 7th floor (Study Room 1)

Report Publishing

Conducting on-site surveys in municipal housing –Freedom Project 1 “Spatial Composition and Transition in Municipal Housing and Surrounding Residential Areas in the Suburbs of Kyoto City”

Experiments in creating the future start in the tea room –Designated Topic (2) “Creating a Place for Exchange in the Inner City Area”

Contact us

Outline of the event

The 12th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum

Inquiries

British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014

Application: Since the capacity has been reached, pre-registration will be closed

What you can do at a debate seminar

Outline of the project

program

Day 1: Saturday, September 13, 2014

Day 2: Sunday, September 14, 2014

Workshop: “Let’s talk about university conso!”

Inquiries

What can we learn from the analysis?

Data in the results of the analysis

Literature

Data in the Archives

Inquiries

26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project

Programs (10)

Application Period

Report on “Active Learning in the Classroom”

Theme: Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Revitalization Initiatives

Simultaneous recruitment! Workshop: “Let’s talk about university conso!”

Inquiries

Conducting on-site surveys in municipal housing –
Freedom Project 1 “Spatial Composition and Transition in Municipal Housing and Surrounding Residential Areas in the Suburbs of Kyoto City”

Experiments in creating the future start in the tea room –
Designated Topic (2) “Creating a Place for Exchange in the Inner City Area”