3rd FD Training Program – Thematic Training
Applications are now being accepted for ‘Classes Designing Interaction — Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard ‘Miro’.

3rdSession: Designing Lessons for Interaction — Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard “Miro” —
“Isn’t it possible to make students’ thinking and learning processes more visible?”
In this FD training, you will gain hands-on experience in running an interactive lesson that visualizes learners’ thoughts and dialogues, and connects input and output, using the online whiteboard Miro. Based on actual lesson practice, we consider ways to design lessons that encourage active student participation and possibilities.
We welcome those who have no prior experience using Miro. If you want to gain hints for lesson improvement or are interested in creating lessons that encourage student participation, please join us.

● Date September 15 (Tue) 18:00~20:00

● Lecturer: Akira Oshima (Professor, College of Design and Art, Ritsumeikan University)

● Proceedings: Yukie Kondo (Professor, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)
Masahiro Yamaguchi (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)

● Target Audience: University and junior college faculty and staff

　This is not only for faculty members but also for staff interested in FD.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Graduate students, postdocs, special researchers, and those aiming to become university faculty members are also encouraged to actively participate.

● Format: Online (Zoom)

● Participation Fee: Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium: Free of charge
For those not listed above: 1,000 yen (tax included, advance payment required)

● Capacity: No limit on the number of people (We look forward to many participants)

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 17:00
Payment deadline: By Friday, September 4

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, FD Project Section
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Business hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00

We will hold the 2026 SD Seminar “Public Presentation for Students”! Now accepting audience registration!

　

Since the 2015 academic year, the University Consortium Kyoto has been conducting
We offer SD seminars aimed at nurturing the next generation of talent for each university.
In the 2026 academic year, eight university staff members participated and attended a total of nine lectures over two months.
On Saturday, September 12, we will hold a “Public Presentation” where participants present their results.
We look forward to the participation of many university professionals. (You may enter and leave freely during the session.)

◆ 2026 SD Seminar [Details here]

2026 SD Seminar Students: “Public Presentation”

Date and Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 13:00~15:30 * Entry and exit are free during the session.
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

[Program Schedule]

Educational Corporation Technology of Foreign Studies

turn	Start time	Presenter affiliation	Presentation Theme
13:00 Opening
1	13：10	Otani University	Enhancing Student Support for Early Adaptation of New Students — Strengthening New Student Welcome Programs —
2	13：25	Kyoto University of the Arts	Measures to Promote Role Awareness in Internal Quality Assurance among University Faculty and Staff
3	13：40	Josho Gakuen	Research on improving university administrative staff’s understanding of work and awareness of interdepartmental relationships through the lens of operating expense subsidy operations
4	13：55	Hiroshima Institute of	Generative AI Training for Faculty and Staff ~ Personalization of SD Based on AI Utilization for All ~
14:10~14:25 Break (15 minutes)
4	14：25	Kyoto Sangyo University	Academic Guidance for Student-Athletes: Introduction of Academic Advisory at Our University
5	14：40	Kyoto University	Reconstructing Liberal Arts Education Connecting Advanced Specialized Research and Social Practice at Kyoto University ~Proposal of a Post-Reflection Quality Assurance Model for Extracurricular Activities through Inter-University Collaboration~
6	14：55	Kyoto Sangyo University	Consideration of Measures to Improve the Public Relations Mindset of Administrative Staff ~ From the Perspective of Changing Recruitment Policies and Human Resource Development ~
7	15：10	Kyoto University	A Study on the Utilization of Enrollment Management Information and Internal Collaboration in International Student Support: Focusing on Sharing Objectives and Support Decisions Among Staff for Continuing Learning Support
15:30 Closing

* Start and end times may change depending on progress.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, SD Project Section
TEL 075-353-9163　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)

2026 2nd Kyoto High School University Connection Regional Network (KARN)
“Would you like to test that entrance exam together? ~Let’s learn how to verify the ‘desired student profile’ based on data~” Now accepting applications

With the expansion of entrance exams within the year, there is a growing concern about whether academic ability is guaranteed.Don’t just rely on your “feeling,”Why not test it using objective data like GPA and retention rates?In this training, the ‘appropriateness’ of entrance exams will be discussed in lectures.After learning the methods for verifying these and the case studies for each entrance exam category,In the workshop, you become a staff member at a fictional university,Inspecting and improving assessment policies using the IR dashboardExperience design in groups.Because it’s fictional data, you can discuss it without hesitation,Starting tomorrow, you can bring home a ‘perspective of verification’ that can be used at your own university. Entrance Exams We welcome those in charge of public relations and IR.
After the program, we also plan a social gathering, so please feel free to join us as a place for networking and information exchange!　

August

Date and Time	27, 2026 (Thu) 14:00~17:00 (Reception from 13:45~)
Venue	(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-shimoru)
Speakers	Mr. Shiratori Shiratori (Professor, Department of General Education, Tokyo City University) /Director, IR Center, Educational Assessment, Educational Development Organization)
Host Host	Mr. Daichi Ide (Kyoto Bunkyo University, High School-University Collaboration Office Admissions Office) Section Chief)
Structure	14:00~14:05 Administrative Communication Purpose Explanation 14:05~15:05 Lecture 15:05~15:15 Q 15:15~16:45 Workshop 16:45~17:00 Summary social gathering * Breaks will be taken as needed within the program.
Workshop Details	Participants take on the role of ‘faculty and staff at a fictional university (members of the Academic Management Committee),’ and are divided into roles such as assistant to the president, entrance exams, academic affairs, IR, and public relations, experiencing hands-on group work. First, we interpreted the dashboard submitted by the IR Office and examined from multiple angles whether the university’s assessment policies and the desired student profile were “supported by data” and “did not diverge from reality.” Furthermore, based on these results, we design improvement measures starting from entrance exams, open campus programs, and pre-enrollment education, along with “effectiveness measurement indicators” as a set. Because it’s a fictional university, the real appeal is that you can freely make retorts beyond your position. However, the challenges hidden within these are surely familiar landscapes even at our own universities. Not only will you enjoy the ‘verification perspective’ available at your university starting tomorrow, but the set of fictional data used in training can also be used directly in your own FD/SD training. We look forward to your participation from diverse perspectives such as entrance exams, public relations, and IR!
Participation Fee	free
Application Period	July 24 (Fri) 10:00 ~ August 21 (Fri) 17:00
Target	University Consortium Kyoto: Involved in university entrance exams, public relations, IR, etc., mainly for member schools faculty and staff *People from outside Kyoto Prefecture are also welcome to participate.
Number of Staff	60 participants (first-come, first-served)
Organizer	Kyoto High School 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)

How to apply

Click the “Apply” button below to fill in the required information before applying.

*After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive an email after 2~3 days, please contact us at the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Friday, August 21, 2026, 17:00

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Education Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Phone: 075-353-9153 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)

Notice of recruitment for Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”

１. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto are implementing the “University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project (nicknamed the Gakumachi Collaboration Project)” to support the efforts by granting support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto through “collaboration” between universities, students, and local communities.
This year marks the 21st year of the program, which has been implemented since the 16th academic year, with the aim of developing human resources by securing practical education and research opportunities for universities, and for local communities, solving local issues and revitalizing them through the knowledge of the university and the vitality of students.

Reiwa 6th Academic Town Collaboration Project Application Guidelines

２. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) of students from a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college, with the majority of members being students and the representative being a student. If the program consists of students from more than one university, the majority of the students are students from a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　* University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also possible), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

３. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

【Requirements】
(1) Projects in which organizations and groups collaborate and collaborate with local communities (residents’ organizations, civic activity groups, businesses, etc., mainly in the Kyoto city area) and in which students take the initiative in their activities.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

* For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　* Collaborative and collaborative projects are activities that collaborate with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in and support the movements of local organizations. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 * Administrative agencies may be included as collaborators, but cooperation with administrative agencies alone is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academic, cultural, artistic or sports, environmental conservation,
Surveys and research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

４. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / 10-15 cases

* At the results report meeting scheduled to be held in March of Reiwa 7, the implementing organization (1 organization) recognized as the most excellent will be commended (certificates, trophies, and activity incentives of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

５. About the application

(1) Application period

Reiwa April 2 (Tue) ~ May 31 (Fri) 13:00
* Documents can only be submitted as data, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 6 Business recruitment briefing session * Held online

Date: (1) Saturday, April 20, Reiwa 6, 14:00〜
(2) Thursday, May 9, Reiwa 6, 18:00〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

< You can download the application form from the link below>
● Reiwa 6 Recruitment Guidelines
● Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” application form (Microsoft Word)
● Example of application entry

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of the business? Write down your purpose and local needs.
The group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices in step 1 should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
“It’s an event involving the elderly, but should I take measures against infectious diseases?”, “I want to set up an internet environment, but can I use the support money?” If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. Consultations are also available by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

Step 4 Submission of application documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page during the application period, and (2) submit it together with reference data (if available) from the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference data (up to about 10 pages in A4 size) Please submit it as a PDF. * Only if there is one
* Submission of paper media is not required for both (1) and (2).

６. Main Schedule for the Future

Primary screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June of Reiwa 6
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 30, Reiwa 6 * Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July of Reiwa 6
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July of Reiwa 6 * A certificate will be issued by Kyoto City for the certified project.
Interim report: Mid~end of October 6th year of Reiwa * Submission of documents
Final report: March 7, Reiwa * Submission of documents
Report: Mid ~ end of March 7th year of Reiwa

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL ：075-353-9130　FAX： 075-353-9101
MAIL：gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【For Students, Faculty and Staff】8/7 (Fri.) “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)” Recruitment of Participants

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty, and staff belonging to member universities.

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’ll also give you an overview of the entire test and tips for improving your score.

If you are considering taking IELTS,
Those who have taken 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	Friday, August 7, 2026 13:00~15:30 (Open at 12:50)
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 and faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto ・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
Occupancy	100 people (first-come, first-served)
Expenses	No material
Lecturer	Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert Dr. Daisuke Yoshioka, JSAF-IELTS Official Test Center
Contents	*All lectures will be conducted in Japanese. ・Part 1: IELTS Overview and Tips for Improving Your Score (30 minutes) 　IELTS Overview, Introduction to Kyoto Test Center, Tips for Improving Your Reading/Listening Score ・Part 2: Preparation Course for IELTS Speaking / Writing 6.0 Speaking Speaking based on evaluation criteria, measures for frequent topics, writing structure and logical development, how to generate ideas, and improvement methods according to the scoring criteria
How to apply	Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter the information at the link, and press “Submit”. At a later date, you will receive the seminar URL to the email address you entered.
Application Deadline	Until Thursday, August 6, 2026, 17:00

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
【Cooperation】Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF)

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

Notice of recruitment of “Learning town collaboration project (standard frame) that connects students and the community in Reiwa 8”

１. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto implements the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community” in which universities, students, and the community collaborate to provide support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We look forward to learning in the field of practice through activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the efforts of local organizations to support their movements.
It has been implemented since 16, and this year will be the 23rd year.

[Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Recruitment Guidelines]

２. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) that is a member of the University Consortium Kyoto member universities and junior colleges, and the majority of its members are students and the representative is a student. If the group consists of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable if the majority of the students are students from Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.

３. Target Businesses

[Requirements]
(1) A project in which organizations and groups work in cooperation and collaboration with the local community (resident organizations, civic activity groups, business operators, etc. mainly working in the Kyoto City area),Students take the initiative to carry out activities.

*For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*Projects that are worked on in collaboration and collaboration are activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the movements of local organizations and support those movements. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 *Administrative agencies may be included in the cooperative destination, but cooperation with only administrative agencies is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academics, culture, arts or sports, environmental conservation,
Research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

４. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / About 10-15 cases

*In addition, at the achievement report meeting scheduled to be held in March 9, we will award the implementing organization (1 organization) of the project that was recognized as the most outstanding (certificate, trophy, and activity incentive of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).