Call for Participation in 2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This is a training program for university faculty and staff to learn English that can be used in work and foreign cultures

6/28 (Fri) Application deadline

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate faculty and staff to improve their skills by providing training to improve their English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations and cultural training such as Chinese culture and Islamic culture.

Outline of the event

* The 5th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication Skills at University (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer
: Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:0 [Culture] *Online
Training for
understanding Chinese cultureLecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua

Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Briyahita

Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online
Business English Literacy₊: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate and Advanced Level) Lecturer
: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS THAT CAN BE USED IN EMAIL & WEB (ENGLISH LEVEL: BEGINNER)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
MEETING AND DISCUSSION (ENGLISH LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE ~ ADVANCED)
Lecturer: Mr. Glenn Greggas

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail Page

*Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July after the application deadline.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Notice of rooftop waterproofing and other renovation work

At Campus Plaza Kyoto, we plan to carry out waterproofing and other renovation work on the roof of the tower from June 5 (Monday) ~ September 29 (Friday Reiwa Reiwa 5.

During the renovation period, the facility can continue to be used, but depending on the status of the construction, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by construction noises and construction personnel entering and leaving.

[The 18th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto]
The video of “Policy Media” in which the winners appeared has been released!

At the 18th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto held on December 18 last year, Mr./Ms. Hayashida, representative of the Noda Seminar Group C of the Faculty of Policy Studies, Doshisha University, who received both the Kyoto President’s Award and the Japan Public Policy Association Award, appeared on the non-profit (public goods) media “Policy Media” operated by the Policy Analysis Network (public-private partnership policy platform). The video has now been released.
Please take a look.

You can watch the video below.

◆ “Policy Media” YouTube
【141st】Creation of public opinion through generational and mixed generational conferences (Miu Hayashida, × Hiroaki Chikano)

Please see below for more information about the competition.

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
　https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference

About the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

Business Overview

In order to contribute to the development of higher education, we exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.

Outline of the event

theme

Creating a sustainable community through a university consortium
~Aiming to create new value with an eye on the post-corona era~

Purpose of the Tournament

Today, universities and other institutions of higher education are playing a variety of roles, not only in research, educating young people, and producing human resources, but also as “bases of knowledge” that create innovation and as a leader in local culture.
On the other hand, in order to respond to the mounting issues such as the declining birthrate and aging society, global environmental problems, new coronavirus infections, and the shift to a digital society, and to create a sustainable society, it is believed that it can only be realized through exchanges involving the local community, not only with higher education institutions alone, but also with various entities such as higher education institutions, government, and industry.
Therefore, the purpose of this forum is to consider the various forms of collaboration in which the university consortium has been involved in order to create a sustainable community in the future, and to look ahead to the future of the university consortium with the aim of creating new value in the post-corona era.

schedule

Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Sunday, September 3, 2023

meeting place

Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus　
(6-1 Yayoi-cho, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City) * About a 4-minute walk from the north exit of JR Kusanagi Station

Participation Fee

Participation Fee (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) Free
Information Exchange Meeting (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) 2,000 yen
* Those who wish to collect the report will need to pay 1,000 yen separately.

Co sponsored by

National University Consortium Council, Fuji no Kuni Regional and University Consortium

substance

Day 1

Keynote speeches, symposiums, educational administrative reports, information exchange meetings, etc.

Day 2

Breakout sessions (4 subcommittees in total), etc.

* The contents are subject to change.
*Details will be posted in late May, and applications will be accepted in mid-June.

Implementation Report

Scheduled to be posted in early October

Inquiries

Secretariat of the National Association 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
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Handling of Facility Use (Updated on 3/10)

The use of facilities at Campus Plaza Kyoto is currently handled as follows.

Availability	21:30 (Regular business)
Capacity	Capacity is limited (regular business)

* “Kyoto City Wakamono Employment Support Center” and “Employment Ice Age Generation Activity Support Corner” in this facility
For information on the use of the Open University of Kyoto Study Center, please check with each facility.
* The reception desk is open at 21:30 (as usual).

* From the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection, when using Campus Plaza Kyoto, please follow the following points.
Thank you for your cooperation.

・ From March 13, 2023 (Monday), based on the government’s policy, we will respect the independent choice of individuals regarding masks and leave the wearing of masks to the discretion of the individual, but since there are people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly, please cooperate in wearing masks, especially in common areas of the building.

・When entering the building, please measure your temperature with a thermometer installed at the entrance and disinfect your hands with a disinfectant.

・ If you have a fever (37.5 degrees or higher or more than 1 degree above the normal temperature ratio) after measuring the temperature at home, etc., cough or sore throat,
Please do not enter the museum if you have symptoms such as sluggishness or difficulty breathing.

・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.

【Internship】Internship search site is now open!

Practice site search site OPEN!

Practical training information of companies and organizations registered for the 2023 internship program (about 140) has been released!

This year, a variety of companies and organizations are all preparing to accept Mr./Ms. in the hope of growth!

In addition to the contents of the training and the expected period of acceptance, the appeal points of the training and messages from the person in charge are also posted.
Please take a look at the information of Mr./Ms.’s companies and organizations!

Please click here for details such as confirmation points for training sites and how to use search sites.

▶ Internship Program Portal Site

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto Internship 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)

【The 18th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto】The winners appeared in “Policy Media”

Mr./Ms. Hayashida, representative of the Noda Seminar Group C of the Faculty of Policy Studies, Doshisha University, who received the University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award and the Japan Society for Public Policy Studies Award at the 18th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto, is a non-profit (public good) media “Policy Media” specializing in “policy commentary” operated by the Policy Analysis Network (Public-Private Partnership Policy Platform) He appeared in.

Recording rehearsal

The recording began on the afternoon of Sunday, February 26, 2023, and the program proceeded in a one-on-one dialogue with the program host, Hiroaki Chikano (Deputy General Manager of Japan TV’s Economic Department and Commentator).

Mr./Ms. Hayashida was the youngest of the past performers of “Policy Media,” but it was wonderful to see her give a presentation with dignity and respond to various questions from Mr. Chikano by firmly conveying her own opinions.

It was strongly conveyed that this was a presentation and policy proposal that had been created through the efforts of the team.

From left: Mr. Chikano, Prof. Noda, Ms. Mr./Ms. Muro and Mr./Ms. Hayashida of Noda Seminar Group C

After the recording, Mr. Chikano, Mr. Susumu Takahashi (Chairman of the Japan Research Institute, Chairman Emeritas), Deputy Director of the Policy Analysis Network, and Mr. Heizo Takenaka (Professor Emeritus, Keio University), the first representative of the program, held a meeting.

We received feedback on the content of the presentations, and there was a lively exchange of opinions with each other.

The video will be released in about a month, so we’ll let you know when it’s released.

Click here for the “Policy Media” website

【Internship】【Event Report】Planning for Companies and Organizations_Internship Program Study Group

On Friday, February 17, 2023, we held an online seminar on the host training program.
Thank you very much to everyone who attended despite the very busy time at the end of the fiscal year.

In the group discussion after sharing the training schedule, we were able to hear specific stories such as introducing good practices from other companies and organizations and exchanging opinions about the challenges and worries in accepting students, which was very helpful.

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

Registration for the 2023 internship is accepted at any time.
If you have any questions about acceptance or consultation 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

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106
〒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)

Suspension of use of Lecture Room 1

　Due to the failure of the audiovisual system control equipment, Lecture Room 1 is currently out of use.

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

We will inform you again when we are ready to resume use.

Notice of addition of rental room in the 8th lecture room

From Saturday, April 1, 2023, we will start renting out the 8th lecture room on the 6th floor.

Facility reservations will be accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.
* The 8th training room on the 6th floor has the same specifications as the 5th and 6th lecture rooms.