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【Report】The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is held as a place to exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium, with the aim of contributing to the development of higher education, and this year marks its 22nd anniversary.

The forum, held on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025, was held for the first time in Hyogo Prefecture with the main theme of “Toward the development of new human resources who will open up a radically changing future society: Inter-university collaboration and industry-government-academia collaboration that thinks in an unchanging way.”
A total of 373 participants gathered at the Kobe Gakuin University Port Island 1 Campus from all over the country, including university faculty and staff, university consortium officials, and government and corporate officials.

▼ Venue: Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1　

[Saturday, August 30]

▼Opening Remarks

University Consortium Hyogo Kobe

Chairman Yasutoshi Mori (President, Kwansei Gakuin University)

▼Student Stage

(Myanmar Dance)

▼Student Stage

(Erhu performance)

▼Student Stage

(Quran chanting)

 

At the symposium, presentations were made by the speakers on the theme of “Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Co-Creation ~The Possibility of Consortia in the Period of Social Change~”, followed by lively discussions.

≪ Symposium≫
Toshiya Yoshimi (Professor, Faculty of Tourism and Community Planning, Kokugakuin University, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo)
Koji Okada (President CEO, Japan Technology Solution Co., Ltd.)
Masumi Shimafuji (Representative Director, X-R John Co., Ltd.)
Mr. Masaaki Honjo (General Manager, Office Department, Student Activity Support Organization, Kwansei Gakuin University)

≪ moderator≫
Atsushi Hamana (Director, University Consortium Hyogo Kobe, President, Kansai International University)

▼ Symposium　

 

In addition, active exchanges between participants were seen at the poster session exhibited by 11 university consortiums, panel exhibitions at 23 booths at 15 university consortium Hyogo Kobe member schools, and information exchange meetings.

▼ Poster session and panel exhibition　

　　　

▼ Information exchange meeting　

 

[August 31 (Sun)]

On the second day of the forum, subcommittees were held for each of the three themes: “International Students,” “Recurrent Education,” and “Support for Disaster-stricken Areas by Young People.” In each subcommittee, in addition to reporting on practical cases related to the theme, participants and reporters actively exchanged opinions and shared information.

1st Subcommittee> University Consortium Kyoto
“Promoting the Attraction of International Students in All Industries, Academia, and Government in Kyoto -Toward the Retention of International Students-“

2nd Subcommittee> Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki
“The Future of Recurrent Education through Co-creation
-How to build a place where we can learn together and create a community together-“

3rd Subcommittee> University Consortium Hyogo Kobe
[TKK3 University Collaboration Project 15th Year Project] 30 Years Since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
“Thinking as a young person: the power of supporting disaster-stricken areas and passing on the story”

▼ 1st Session
(University Consortium Kyoto) 		▼ Session 2
(Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki)
▼ Session 3
(University Consortium Hyogo Kobe)

 

Through the symposium and case reports and exchange of opinions at the subcommittees at this forum, it was a place to rethink the role that university consortiums should play.

Thank you very much for your participation.

The next 23rd Forum will be held in Hiroshima City in collaboration with Education Network China.

The event will be held for two days, September 10 (Thursday) and 11 (Friday), 2026, and the venue is scheduled to be Hiroshima Institute of Technology Itsukaichi Campus.

Details will be announced on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto as soon as they are decided.

We look forward to your participation.

 

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

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/

 

 


【To registered organizations / university officials】Information on practical training experience exchange meeting / externship (work experience) course

The trainees are divided into three groups and give presentations about the training.
Please take a look at the experiences of the trainees at various host destinations.

Date and time

Date and time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 15:00~
Online
*Free entry and exit

Who should attend?

・Registered organizations of the Foundation’s Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program
・University officials who participate in the Foundation’s Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program
*If you are from a group other than the above or a university-related person and would like to visit, please contact the following secretariat.

How to apply

We will inform everyone involved by email.
*If you are from a group other than the above or a university-related person and would like to visit, please contact the following secretariat.

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
Mail intern@consortium.or.jp
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)

*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)

2025 Kyoto College Second Semester Application August 5th (Tuesday) ~ Start!

The second semester application acceptance for the 2025 Kyoto College will start on August 5th (Tuesday) ~

The courses that can be applied for in the second semester will be announced on Saturday, July 12.

You can see the details on the following page.

Lifelong Learning, 2025 Kyoto College

 

For applications, please use the convenient web application.

You can also accept it by mail or bring your own.

*Please note that the application period varies depending on the application method.

【End of Reception】Bidding and public call for proposal information “University City Kyoto, Student City Kyoto Official App “KYO-DENT” Renewal Implementation of Proposal for Outsourcing

[This matter has been closed]

 

The “Kyoto’s Unique Learning and Attractiveness Improvement” Council (Secretariat: Kyoto City General Planning Bureau, International City Co-Creation Promotion Office, University Policy Department/University Consortium Kyoto, Research and Public Relations Division) is in order to select candidates for the commission of the official app “KYO-DENT” for the renewal of Kyoto, a city of universities and students, using a proposal method. We are looking for applicants.

Therefore, if you are willing to participate in the proposal, please submit the materials by the deadline in accordance with the guidelines.


▷ Schedule
Deadline for accepting questions: Friday, July 11, 16:00
Deadline for submission of proposals, etc.: Friday, July 18, 16:00


▷Application Guidelines, etc. (Kyoto City Information Center)
　https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sogo/page/0000343415.html


【Contact】
“Learning and Improving Attractiveness Unique to Kyoto” Council Secretariat (in charge: Yoshihara, Kamikake)
〒６０４－８５７１
488 Kamihonnoji-mae-cho, Teramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
(Kyoto City Planning Bureau International City Co-creation Promotion Office)
ＴＥＬ　０７５－２２２－３１０３
E-mail daigakuseisaku@city.kyoto.lg.jp

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)

Bidding and open call for proposals: Planning and operation of the “2025 Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” (International Student Study Kyoto Network)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) will provide students studying in Kyoto (international and Japan students) with a premium experience to learn about the diverse and profound charms of Kyoto, and will implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” to create a place for exchange between international students and Japan students. By implementing this project, we aim to foster an attachment to Kyoto for international and Japan students studying in Kyoto, which will give them an opportunity to think about establishing themselves as leaders in the community, as well as to raise their global awareness and deepen their understanding of diversity.

Therefore, we are looking for candidate companies for this project, so if you would like to participate in the proposal, please submit the application materials by the deadline in accordance with the following guidelines.

*This project is intended to recruit candidate contractors before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and if the FY2025 budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network, the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced.

Application submission deadline: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at noon

Application Guidelines: 2025 Kyoto Premium Proposal Application Guidelines

【Contact】

University Consortium Kyoto
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Saga)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Mail:kyoto-nw＠consortium.or.jp　TEL:075-353-9164

Impact of air conditioning renovation work on rental rooms (updated on 8/31)


At Campus Plaza Kyoto, air conditioning renovation work will be carried out for about three months from October of the 3rd year of Reiwa.
During the renovation period, the facility will continue to be available, but depending on the status of the construction,
It is expected that construction noise will be generated and construction workers will come and go. In addition, from December onwards, there will be rental rooms where air conditioning will not be available
.
We ask that you be aware of the impact of the construction before applying.
Thank you.

 

[Period of influence on the use of air conditioning] (planned)

period Availability of air conditioning remarks
October Available
November Unavailable Due to the air conditioning changeover period as usual
December Unavailable Until completion of construction due to air conditioning work

* We will inform you later if there is an impact after January.


[Rental rooms that affect the use of air conditioning due to construction]

floor Air conditioning (heating) not available
6F
5F Lecture Room 1
4F Lecture Room 2, Lecture Room 3, Lecture Room 4
2F Meeting Room 1 / Hall
1F
Common to all floors Common areas (EV halls, lobbies, corridors, lounges)


Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.