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/

 

 


【Now Accepting】Tips for promoting support for international students seen in the case of Osaka University! ”Seminar on Sharing Case Studies”

“I want to know about the internationalization efforts of other universities.”
“We need to promote support for international students, but there is no hint of what to do.”
“I would like to know practical examples of international student support, such as life counseling and employment support for science and graduate students.”
“I want to connect with international student support staff at other universities.”

This is a seminar that is especially recommended for such people.

~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University (Sharing Seminar on Examples of Initiatives for Internationalization of Member Universities in FY2025)


Osaka University is home to more than 2,700 international students.
Consultation on daily life and psychology, career support, exchange events, and community cooperation……… Support for international students is also provided in various forms.
This is a project to learn about examples of initiatives by other universities and make use of them in your own university and your own efforts.
Please feel free to join us!

Date, Time and Location

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 15:30~17:00 (90 minutes including Q, etc.))
Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor Lecture Room 4

Speakers (Informants)

Associate Professor, Center for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Osaka University

substance

“~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University”

  • Various consultation systems for international students
  • Promotion of International Understanding (Support for Student-to-Student Exchanges Cooperation with Local Communities)
  • Career Education and Support for International Students

*After the lecture, we set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards within the event time.

Who should attend?

Mainly university faculty and staff
(Faculty, staff, companies, and students from non-member universities are also welcome to participate!) )

Registration

↓Please apply from the application form.

 

 

*Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis))
*Deadline on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 17:00 (Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached)

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL:075-353-9164
E-mail:kokusai@consortium.or.jp

 

【For Kyoto Students, Faculty and Staff】9/20 (Sat.) 10/25 (Sat.) Recruitment of participants for the “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)”

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students and faculty members of member schools.

In this seminar, you will be taught by an IELTS expert who will aim for a score of 6.0 or higher in each of the writing and speaking sections, and learn about question tendencies, scoring criteria and specific learning methods. We will also provide basic information such as the overall structure of the test and how to study effectively.

Writing and speaking will be held on separate dates, so please join us according to your convenience. You can also participate on both days.

IELTS is an English language test that is accredited by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world. More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, and work in English-speaking countries.

Those who are considering taking IELTS for future study abroad,
Those who have experience taking the IELTS test and are aiming to further improve their scores,
Faculty and staff involved in international exchange,
Teachers from member schools who want to use it as a hint for English classes,
Please actively participate.

Date Time

The schedule will be divided according to the theme. You can also participate on both days.

1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.

Embodiment

Online (Zoom)
*Please prepare an internet environment and a computer and participate from a convenient location.
You can participate with your microphone and camera turned off.

Target

Students or faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto

List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

Occupancy

50 people each time
*Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Expenses

free

Lecturer

Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert
Ms. Tomoko Ichikawa, Head of IDP Education Japan Japan

Contents

*All lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Common Programs
How to study IELTS (30 minutes) *The content is different each time.
The structure of the entire test, how to make an effective study plan for each skill, recommended teaching materials, etc.

Program by date
・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025
Speaking style based on evaluation criteria, responding to frequently occurring topics, and practicing mock responses

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025
Structure and logical development of Tasks 1 and 2, how to come up with ideas, and how to improve according to the scoring criteria

How to apply

Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter your information at the link, and press “Register”.
You will receive the URL of the seminar to the email address you entered.

Application Deadline

・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto
[Cooperation] IDP Education Japan LLC

Contact:
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
IELTS Tsuruyama
TEL:075-353-9164
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it.) )

【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)

Applications for the second semester of FY2025 for credit compatibility will begin on August 29

Applications for the 2025 second semester credit transfer course will begin on August 29 (Friday).

〇 Credit transfer courses are available on the credit transfer and Kyoto College portal site.
Please check the following URL for details and details.

https://tg-kyoto.consortium.or.jp/

*The course registration (application) period varies depending on the university you belong to. Please be sure to apply within the period specified by your university.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120 FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

[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)

【Japan students × international students】2025 1st Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project ~ Yuzen Dyeing Experience + Gion Festival After-Festival “Minami Kannonyama Hikihatsu” Experience ~ ≪ Reception Closed≫

The first time we have reached the capacity, so we have closed the application reception (updated on July 11).
We will inform you again as soon as the details are decided. Please join us.

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
Deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto
We will carry out the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The first session will be the first experience of Kyoto Zen dyeing and the mountain dragging of the Gion Festival post-festival.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate.
Please apply.

1 Date and time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, meet at 13:15, disband around 16:00
2 Contents and itinerary:
13:15 Meet
13:30 Marumasu Nishimuraya “Kyo Yuzen Experience”
*Comes with a souvenir from the school tote
14:45 Minami Kannonyama Preservation Society “Towing First Experience”
*Includes a souvenir of chimaki
16:00 Disband
3 Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation.
4 Capacity: 20 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
5 Target: Member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto or International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending (universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.)
List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
List of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools
6 How to apply:
Click here for the application pageor apply from the QR code in the flyer
7 Application deadline: July 8, 2025 (Tuesday) 23:59

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)

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.