The final presentation of the 2026 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course” was held.

The University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course” is a program in which teams work on themes and issues presented by the host company for about five months from mid-June.

At the final presentation on the final day of the lecture held on Saturday, November 7, the culmination of activities was reported by three project teams, and experiences from each project were shared as a whole.
Additionally, passionate messages were sent to each team from the host parties and their coordinators, making it a well-suited time for the final lecture.
We hope that the students will apply the confidence and insights gained from this valuable project experience to the rest of their university life.
We sincerely thank all the recipients for their efforts and cooperation in supporting the growth of our students.
We hope that the results of each team’s activities will be meaningful for our host clients as well.

Date & Time	November 7, 2026 (Sat) 15:10~16:20:00
project Participating companies organization	Impact Hub Kyoto, General Incorporated Association Ueda Corporation Headquarters Noga Hotel Shimizu Kyoto (Nomura Real Estate Hotels Co., Ltd.)

Contact us

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)

[Now Accepting Participants!! ] ‘Thailand Short-Term Overseas Training Program’ February 21 (Sun), 2027 ~ March 7 (Sun), 2027, 15 days

University Consortium Kyoto × ASEAN University Union (AUN)

Entrepreneurship Cross-Cultural Experience

2026 ‘Thailand Short-term Overseas Training Program’ – 15 days　

Students belonging to member universities of the Kyoto University Consortium(Including international students) We will hold the 2026 ‘Entrepreneurship Cross-Cultural Experience Thailand Short-Term Overseas Training Program.’
During the approximately two-week training period, various programs are planned, focusing on entrepreneurship training where you learn directly from local Japanese entrepreneurs, as well as company visits, fieldwork, and cultural experiences.
If you are interested in starting a business or studying abroad, or if you want to connect with peers beyond the university boundaries, please join us.
For details on the program overview, schedule, and participation fees, please see below.

[Organizer] ( Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department　

[On-site Program】ASEAN University Network (ASEAN University Alliance/AUN)

[Travel Arrangements] JTB Kyoto Branch

[Details]

Friday

period	February 21, 2027 (Sun) ~ March 7, 2027 (Sun), 15 days – Kansai International Airport departures and arrivals (Both round-trip transfers were in Hong Kong, using Cathay Pacific Airways)
cost	3310,000 yen ~ 340,000 yen * Fuel surcharge and overseas travel insurance are required separately. All meals (three meals) are included except when you are on your own.
Training Venue	ASEAN University Union (AUN) Secretariat, JETRO Bangkok Office, and others Bangkok Vicinity and Nakhon Ratchasima
Accommodation	Bangkok: Sasa International House (planned) (on Chulalongkorn University campus) Nakhon Ratchasima: TBD
Eligibility	University students, junior college students, and graduate students enrolled at member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto (Including international students)
Capacity	First 12 participants (minimum number of participants: 10)
Application Deadline	, October 30, 2026
How to Apply	Please fill in the required information using the [Apply Button] below and apply. *　In principle, cancellations after application are not allowed.
Main Training Content	・Instructor training sessions at JETRO Bangkok office, where you can interact with local Japanese entrepreneurs and hear real entrepreneurial stories ・Hands-on programs that deepen understanding of different cultures through visits to local communities and cultural experiences on site ・Practical learning by visiting local companies and international organizations and learning from real-world settings ・Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit of taking on challenges without fear of failure through encounters and experiences with different cultures ・Experience the ‘now’ connected to the future in Thailand, where people from all over the world gather ・During the program period, staff and interns from the local ASEAN University Union (AUN) will support participants ・Pre- and post-training sessions available (schedule to be determined later)
Overseas Travel Insurance	Through JTB, group enrollment in overseas travel insurance under JI Accident and Fire Insurance is required (additional premium of 18,810 yen for 15 days). In emergencies, you can also receive support from local staff at JTB Bangkok Branch. 　JI Accident and Fire Insurance 　“ATTEND Athendo”

[Itinerary]2026 Thailand Short-Term Overseas Training Program Itinerary (Draft)
*The schedule is currently a draft and may change in the future.
Thank you for your understanding.

[Flyer] 2026 Thailand Short-Term Overseas Training Program Flyer

[Reference Video] Short-term overseas training program for university students by AUN Video

[Contact]　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, down from Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
Phone: 075-353-9164 (Tue~Sat 9:00-17:00 / Closed Sundays and Mondays)
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ when sending.) ）

[For University Faculty and Staff] 2026 SD Joint Training Program
“Higher Education Landscape Update for University Staff”
Applications are now being accepted.

In this lecture, we will delve into the historical context of past educational policies and explore how the latest recommendations and discussions will impact our field. By understanding the past, the aim is to relativize the present and grasp hints for the future.
We hope to create a place where participants can gain a broad perspective on the “state of higher education” beyond the boundaries of each university, and when they return to their own universities, they can share their “determination” and “knowledge” to take a step forward as agents of independent transformation. From Kyoto, let us raise our awareness together as frontrunners leading the next generation of university management.

[Lecturer] Yusuke Okada, Manager, Ryukoku University Corporate DX Promotion Headquarters / Information Media Center Administrative Department
[Date Time] December 18, 2026 (Fri) 13:00~17:00
[Venue] Campus Plaza Kyoto » Access
[Eligibility] All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of years of service)
[Participation Fee] Member schools: 1,000 yen (4,000 yen for those not listed on the left) * An invoice will be sent.
[Capacity] 30 people (first-come, first-served) *Registration closes once capacity is reached.
[Application Deadline] Friday, December 4, 2026, 17:00 *Registration will close once capacity is reached.
[Training Overview] “Updates on the Higher Education Situation for University Staff”

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

[Event Report] About the 23rd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is celebrating its 23rd edition this year with the aim of exchanging information on the initiatives and research achievements of each university consortium, aiming to contribute to the advancement of higher education.
　
With the main theme of “Future Collaboration of Higher Education Institutions Supporting the Region”—Thinking Together About the Future of the Consortium—This forum, held in Hiroshima Prefecture, attracted 181 participants from across Japan, including university faculty, consortium representatives, and government and business representatives. On the second day, 90 people attended the breakout sessions.
Opinions were exchanged on the future vision and challenges of collaboration supporting the region, with lively discussions developed throughout.

[Thursday, September 10]

▼ Hiroshima Institute of Technology Itsukaichi Campus Nexus21

▼ Education Network Chugoku Representative Director Greetings from Yasushi Nagasaka

〈Keynote Speech〉
Co-creating the “sum of knowledge” and “access to knowledge”
– Expectations for University Consortiums in the Post-‘Knowledge Sum Report’ –

≪ Speaker≫
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

Omori

▼ Keynote Speaker: Akio	▼ Scenes from the Keynote Speech

〈Symposium〉
“Considering the Future of University Collaboration Consortiums”

≪ moderator≫
Yasushi Nagasaka (President of Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Representative Director of Education Network Chugoku (General Incorporated Association)
≪ Symposium ≫
Mr. Atsushi Hamana (Chairman and Director of Hamana Yamate Gakuin Educational Foundation, President of Kansai University of International Affairs)
Takahiro Hisashi (Professor Emeritus, University)
Takeshi Mariko (Director, Regional University Promotion Office, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

▼ Symposium

During the poster sessions with 16 organizations, participants asked many questions about their respective initiatives, and the networking event saw active interaction between exhibitors and participants.　　　

▼ Scenes from the poster session

▼ Scenes from the networking event

[Friday, September 11]

▼ Elisabeth College of Music, Noboricho Campus

〈Subcommittee〉

“Re-examining the Purpose of University Consortiums”
– Considering Future Vision and Decision-Making Principles Amid Changing Regional and University Environments –

≪ Coordinator≫
Satoko Nishimoto (Chairperson, Steering Committee, National University Consortium Council)

▼ Subcommittee Coordinator Satoko Nishimoto	▼ Scenes from the breakout session

We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation and support from all faculty and staff and members of each consortium,
Thank you very much.

Regarding next year’s forum, in order to further enhance its content, the event will be temporarily postponed,
We have decided to take a ‘preparation and consideration period’ in preparation for the 2028 event.

Details will be announced sequentially on the official University Consortium Kyoto website as soon as decisions are made.
We will be coming, so we hope you will look forward to it.

We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and look forward to the day we can meet again with smiles.
We are truly looking forward to it.

We look forward to your continued support

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

[Held on Saturday, November 7] ‘Project Planning Practice Course’: Notice for Attending the Final Presentation (Results Presentation)

The final presentation (results presentation) of the industry-academia collaborative education program “Project Planning and Practical Course” will be held at the following date and time.
The “Project Planning Practice Course” is a program where teams work together over approximately five months on themes and challenges presented by the host company. On the final day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
On the day of the event, the presentations will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto, and you can watch each presentation either in-person or online.
If you are a university student considering participating in the industry-academia collaborative education program next year, or if you are a company or organization interested in accepting interns, please enjoy the culmination of each project team’s activities.

Date and Time Venue	November 7, 2026 (Sat) 15:10~16:20 (Reception starts at 15:00) Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Application	If you wish to attend, please apply using this participation application form. Application deadline: Monday, November 2

schedule

*Schedule times may vary. Thank you for your understanding.

Time Association

	Overview
15:10～15:20	Progress Overview
	Final Presentations (3 projects)
15:20～15:40	Impact Hub Kyoto, General Incorporated
15:40～16:00	Ueda Corporation Headquarters
16:00～16:20	Noga Hotel Shimizu Kyoto

Project Introduction

General Incorporated Association Impact Hub Kyoto	[~Hanabei Field Lab Project~] Hanaji ships Chimaki bamboo from the Gion Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is called the “source of the capital” due to its historical background. Why don’t you use the Hanaji area as a field, learn about life and how to live, and work with people from various backgrounds to create a community that develops while maintaining the environment?
Corporation Ueda Headquarters	[A Co-Creation Project Connecting People and Communities with the Theme of Work] Students meet companies and local people in Kyoto and launch projects centered around the theme of “working.” From hearings to planning, management, and presentations, this project involves working together with colleagues to create events and places for interaction where people and feelings intersect.
Noga Hotel Shimizu Kyoto (Nomura Real Estate Hotels Co., Ltd.)	[UPCYCLE LIFE HIGASHIYAMA: Don’t End with Just a Tourist Spot. A practical project for future town development with Kyoto City Hall] Kyoto Higashiyama, a dream destination for travelers from around the world. This project centers on the theme of the ‘UPCYCLE LIFE HIGASHIYAMA’ initiative held with the city hall, designed to explore the relationship between tourism, local communities, and daily life. You will be invited to immerse yourself in the real Higashiyama scene, experience local voices and real-life examples, and design ideas for tourism and the creation of related populations that rival overtourism. Would you like to face questions without clear answers and think together about the future of the city?

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaboration Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106 ／ FAX 075-353-9101
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
* Reception hours: Tue~Sat 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)

[Recurrent Education Program] “Risk Management for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation – Turning Our Preparedness into the Power to Protect the Community -” Now Accepting Participants!

We are now accepting applications for “Risk Management for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation – Turning Our Preparedness into the Power to Protect Your Community.”

In this era of frequent disasters, we are required not only to prevent damage through “disaster prevention” but also to have perspectives such as “disaster reduction” and “resilience” to minimize damage. This program aims not only to learn disaster prevention and mitigation as knowledge but also to cultivate the ability to practice it as part of one’s own life, workplace, and community issues. Taking into account increasingly complex social issues such as ultra-low birthrate and aging population, population decline, multicultural coexistence, and information confusion, the goal is to develop knowledge, judgment, and communication skills that enable autonomous judgment and action, rather than waiting for “someone to help you” during disasters, and to support others and the community. In diverse situations such as home, community, workplace, and travel, we aim to acquire concrete wisdom and action to “help ourselves and help others,” aiming to build sustainable and resilient local communities.

[Event Overview]

Target Audience	We recommend that working adults (company employees, public servants, university faculty, volunteer staff, etc., regardless of industry, occupation, or expertise required). ) is recommended to attend. * Regular students of Kyoto member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto (excluding graduate school and correspondence course students) and students enrolled in all courses at the Open University of Japan Kyoto Learning Center
How to Participate	[Lectures (On-site Online)] [Total 8 sessions] We recommend taking the entire 8-session set, but you can also take it as a single session 〈For those attending at the venue〉 Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2 2nd Floor Hall Event Dates: 9/26 (Sat), 10/24 (Sat), 11/21 (Sat), 12/12 (Sat) Time: 13:30~15:00, 15:15~16:45 〈For those taking the course online〉 After applying, a viewing URL and other details will be sent to the registered email address (scheduled for Zoom distribution) [Option] Hands-on Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop * Separate application required in addition to the lecture. Optional enrollment alone is not possible. *On-site participation only Location: Kyoto City Citizens’ Disaster Prevention Center and nearby areas Date: 11/21 (Sat) Time: 10:00 ~ 11:30
Tuition Fee (These are expenses to be paid for course operation and document preparation, etc.)	[Lectures] ● Complete 8-session set: 8,000 yen (tax included) Per session: 1,000 yen (tax included) [Options] Hands-on Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop: 1,000 yen (tax included) Free for students
Capacity	On-site attendance: 38 participants; Online attendance: 100 participants Optional (Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center tour and disaster prevention town walk): 20 people

[Details Apply Here]

リカレント教育プログラム

[Contact Information]

Recurrent Officer, University Consortium Kyoto, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
TEL 075-353-9140　FAX 075-353-9121
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
* Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【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

Announcement of the Monthly Screening at Film Station

At the 29th Kyoto International Student Film Festival, as a pre-event project, we will hold the monthly outdoor screening event “Film Station” at the Kyoto Station building!

This project is a screening event aimed at screening student films at Kyoto Station, a place frequented by many people, to introduce the appeal of film festivals and student creators to a wider audience.

What’s exciting about ‘Film Station’!

〇 Student films delivered with changing themes every month

・Monthly themes such as “Food,” “Future,” and “Manufacturing” will be screened, focusing on past festival-winning films! You can experience the excitement of thinking, ‘I never knew there was such an interesting student movie!’

〇 Talk and connect! How to Enjoy New Movies: Watching movies isn’t the end!

・Talk Session

A unique behind-the-scenes talk segment featuring student executive committee members and sponsoring companies!

・Impression sharing project

Write messages on sticky notes or post real-time feedback via QR code! Everyone’s comments like, “It was fun!” and “I love this place!” spreads out right there.

〇 Outdoor cinema full of openness

・A pleasant night breeze and an open space that are different from movie theaters.

Why not spend a relaxing and special time at one of the hidden scenic spots in the Kyoto Station building?
Please enjoy a film experience in an open space that you can’t usually find in a movie theater.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Outline of the event

〇『Film Station』

〇 Venue: Kyoto Station Building 7th Floor, East Plaza, North Piloti

(901 Higashishiokoji-cho, Karasuma-dori Shiokoji-shimo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture)

〇 Event Period: June~November 2026 (scheduled once a month)

〇 About Application and Admission Fees

No advance registration or admission fee is required.

Anyone can join casually!

Additionally, the date, theme, and films for each session will be announced on the official Kyoto International Student Film Festival SNS as soon as they are decided.

[Commercials airing at Kyoto Station building! 】

Additionally, at Kyoto Station, in conjunction with the “Film Station” event, commercials for the Kyoto International Student Film Festival are being broadcast for a limited time on the station’s premium screen.
If you are using Kyoto Station, be sure to check it out.

Recruitment of Volunteer Staff for the 24th Kyoto Student Festival on the Day

The Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee is recruiting volunteer staff on the day of the festival held on Sunday, October 11, focusing on assisting with various events and assisting with operations!

Would you like to join us in energizing Kyoto with the power of university students?

The Kyoto Student Festival is a festival held every October around Heian Shrine-mae and the Okazaki Promenade!

From planning and managing these projects to public relations and requesting sponsorships, almost all activities are led by the students, who are the executive committee members!

Every year, over 70 executive committee members from over 20 universities gather in Kyoto, the student city, and we work daily to create an attractive festival full of student spirit!

For those interested in volunteer activities, those who like festivals and events, and so on,

Please feel free to join us!

【Details】

Venue: Heian Shrine-mae and Okazaki Promenade area (or Kyoto Station building)

Eligibility: Individuals aged 18 or older attending universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, or vocational schools

Activities: Venue setup, visitor guidance, stage operation assistance, cleaning, etc.

Activity time: October 11 (Sun) 9:00~19:00 (varies depending on your role and preferred time)

Application deadline: Tuesday, September 8 (closes once capacity is reached)

Participation Information: Around mid-September

* Lunch provided

↓ To apply for volunteer staff on the day, please use the link below ↓

https://forms.gle/7tXHBmniwwrjEXMBA

For more details, check our social media!

【Contact】

Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee (Contact: Inui Mankawa)

Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-samaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 (Closed Mondays)

Mail:tankistaff.24@gmail.com

Kyoto Student Festival Official Website https://www.kyoto-gakuseisaiten.com/

Instagram　 https://www.instagram.com/kif_saiten/