【Closed】Applications for the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 8/9)

The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 21st 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.

The application period has been extended and applications are being accepted until Friday, August 9th.

We look forward to your active participation.

Main

“Development of inter-university and regional collaboration that takes advantage of regional characteristics”

Re

Saturday, September 7, 2024 13:00~18:00・Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00~12:00

Venue

Saturday, September 7: Kyoto City University of Arts Sunday, September 8: Campus Plaza Kyoto

Contents [Day 1] Saturday, September 7, 2024 13:00~18:00

◇Keynote Speech (1)

“Utilizing the resources of the region to create higher education in a new era”

~Exchange and Collaboration in Kyoto Based on Culture and Art~”

Mr. Oussouby Sako (Director, Information Center, Kyoto Seika University)

◇Keynote Speech (2)

“Future Cultural Policy and Inter-University and Inter-Regional Collaboration Based on Trends in Higher Education”

Mr. Jugo Imaizumi (Deputy Director, Agency for Cultural Affairs)

◇Symposium “Expectations for University Consortiums Utilizing Regional Characteristics”

[Coordinator]
Yuji Kawano (President of the Elisabeth College of Music, Representative Secretary of the National Council of University Consortiums)

[Symposist]
Ms. Yoko Matsubara (Vice President, Ritsumeikan Educational Corporation)
Mr. Senyoshi Ikebo (Vice President, Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives)
Hitoshi Miki (Life is Tech Co., Ltd., Former Director of Policy Department, Kyoto City University)

◇Poster Session

We will introduce advanced examples and activities of consortium organizations nationwide.
Please use it as a place to collect practical efforts and various information.

Poster session for 2023 (Shizuoka venue)

◇Information Exchange Meeting (18:30~20:00) Venue: Hotel Granvia Kyoto

While eating and drinking in a standing format, you can exchange information with consortium members who participated from all over the country.
There will also be a performance of the Kyoto Student Festival’s original creation “Kyo Flame Sodefure!”

Kyo Flame Sodetouch!

Contents [2]Day] Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00~12:00

◇ Subcommittees (4 subcommittees in total)
・Subcommittee 1 (University Consortium Kyoto)
“Development and Management of PBL Courses in Collaboration between Universities and World Heritage Sites”

・Subcommittee 2 (Consortium for Higher Education Miyazaki)
“Co-Creation of Learning and Growth in the Future of High School and University: Exploring New High School-University Collaboration Beyond Consortiums”

・Subcommittee 3 (Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka)
“Development of wide-area credit transfer by a university consortium
―Toward the realization of high-quality learning that makes the most of the characteristics of the region―”

・Subcommittee 4 (Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka)
“The Future of Student Volunteer Activities Drawn by Students: Thinking about Sustainable Volunteer Activities”

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Students) 2,000 yen
* If you wish to receive a collection of reports, an additional 1,000 yen is required.

Application Deadline

Until Friday, August 9, 2024 *The application period has been extended.

Details & Application

For more information on each program and to apply, please visit this special website.
　The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Click here for the leaflet
　The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

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)

Announcement of the start of acceptance for faculty and staff skill improvement training in 2024

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 students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

Outline of the event

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture

Communication skills at university (English level: beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

〈Finished〉

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

〈Finished〉

Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online lecture

Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita

〈Finished〉

Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online course

Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University

* The 4th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.

〈Finished〉

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
English Expressions for Email & Web Conferencing (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

〈Finished〉

Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregas

〈Finished〉

☆ 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

* Regarding the decision of whether or not to attend, the 4th session will be around mid ~ end of August.
In addition, the 5th and 6th sessions will be announced sequentially around October.

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

【For University Faculty and Staff】2025 SD Joint Training Program
“DX that succeeds, DX that fails”
Registration is now open.

We are accepting applications for participation in “DX that succeeds, DX that fails“.

With the declining birthrate and the rapid digitalization of society, the university industry is required to enhance its education and research functions and strengthen its management base. In order to respond to such an external environment, DX (digital transformation) of operations is indispensable. DX not only improves operational efficiency, but also contributes to improving the quality of student services and education. This training is a program in which employees understand the significance of business improvement and DX, review the work they are in charge of, and consider the direction of improvement.

We look forward to your participation!

【Lecturer】Educe Co., Ltd. Consulting Department
Takeshi Shibata
【Date & Time】 Wednesday, July 2, 2025 13:00~17:00
【Venue】Campus Plaza Kyoto » Access
Target: All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of length of service)
【Participation fee】Member schools: 4,000 yen (10,000 yen for those other than those listed on the left) * We will send you an invoice.
[Capacity] 30 people (first-come, first-served basis)
Application Deadline: Friday, June 17, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
【Training Summary】 DX that succeedsDX that fails
Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

【For University Faculty and Staff】2025 SD Joint Training Program
“DX that succeeds, DX that fails”
Registration is now open.

We are accepting applications for participation in “DX that succeeds, DX that fails“.

We look forward to your participation!

The 30th FD/SD Forum Report

We are pleased to announce the release of the report of the 30th FD and SD Forum “Supporting Students’ Learning and Happiness with FD×SD” held on March 1 and 2, 2025.
Click on each item to view the PDF data.

Symposium 1	New learning with FD×SD ──Exploring a university education that is close to the growth and happiness of each learner──
Symposium 2	Communities and Universities: Practice of University Faculty and Staff in Harmony with Local Communities
Session 1	The Forefront of Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The Future of Industry-Academia Collaboration
Session 2	DX at Universities: Organizations, Systems, and Education in the Age of AI
Subcommittee	Current and Future Challenges of Generative AI in School Education
Session 4	Current status and future possibilities of support for university students with developmental disabilities
Workshop 1	University Learning in Teaching, Work, and Academia
Workshop 2	Scholarships that you can’t hear about now, student support that you want to talk about now
Workshop 3	Universities and Diversity
Workshop 4	Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Regional Revitalization in Vacant Areas of Universities
Poster Session

* You can see the full-page report collection here.
　Report of the 30th FD/SD Forum

Call for Participants for the 21st Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

The 21st Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

What is inquiry-based learning that the whole school is working on?
~The connection between “time for comprehensive inquiry” and “inquiry in the subject” creates deep learning for students and the growth of teachers~

How does inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry,” affect learning from high school to university? From the perspective of high school-university connections, how should inquiry-based learning be designed? Also, how should we think about the back and forth between the time of inquiry and comprehensive inquiry in the subject? In addition, not only high school teachers but also university faculty and staff will interact and exchange opinions on what the role of high school teachers should be.

How to link the time of comprehensive inquiry with subject learning and realize independent learning of students is a common issue in many workplaces. In this program, two high school teachers who have been working on these issues will introduce practical examples and share perspectives for fostering inquiry-based learning throughout the school. This will be an opportunity for high school and university faculty and staff to think together about how the quality of learning is enhanced by connecting “inquiry-based learning in subjects” with “time for comprehensive inquiry,” and how teachers’ own learning and collaboration support it, including from the perspective of teachers’ own step-up.

We look forward to your active participation.

Click here to download the flyer
Flyer for the 21st Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

Date & Time	Saturday, July 5, 2025 13:00~16:00 (Reception 12:45~)
Venue	(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto Seminar Room 2~4 (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru) (2) Online (Zoom meeting)
Speakers	Yosuke Aono (Teacher, Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School) Yosuke Fushiki (Hanazono Junior and Senior High School Teacher)
coordinator	Tetsuhide Shino (Principal of Nissei High School / Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)
Composition	13:00~13:10 Opening and Explanation (10 min.) 13:10~14:10 Topic Presentation 14:10~14:20 Break (10 minutes) 14:20~15:50 Discussion and Q&A (90 min.) 15:50~16:00 Conclusion and Closing (10 min.)
Participation Fee	free
Target	High school and university faculty and university students * People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate. * In the case of online participation, please participate in an environment where you can turn on the camera and microphone. It is for those who can do it.
Occupancy	Face-to-face: 30 people (first-come, first-served basis) Online participation is not limited
Organizer	Kyoto High School-University 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)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)
who participate online>
We recommend that you install the Zoom application.
・ 3 days before the event date, we will inform you how to enter the Zoom room.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

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

Application Deadline

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Inquiries

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

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

The 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Executive Committee Recruitment Briefing Session will be held

We are looking for members of the executive committee of the 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival.

Executive committee members can proactively participate in the solicitation and judging of films, the planning and management of film festivals, public relations, etc.

“I like movies,” “I want to run a film festival,” “I want to interact with other university students,” “I want to interact with student directors from overseas,” “I want to test my English,” “I want to make an episode from my school days,” If you have any of these thoughts, why don’t you apply to the executive committee?

It’s a rewarding activity, so let’s create a film festival together.

We will hold a briefing session, so if you are considering joining, please join us!

*Click here for details of the Kyoto International Student Film Festival → https://www.kisfvf.com/

Location, date and time

●Date and time

May 24 (Sat) 11:00~
May 24 (Sat) 14:00~

* It will be held after June.

●Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto
Online (Zoom)

●Eligibility: Students attending universities, graduate schools, and junior colleges in the Kansai area, mainly in Kyoto

application

To apply, please visit the Kyoto International Student Film Festival official website “New Executive Committee Recruitment Page“.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Kyoto International Student Film Festival Secretariat
TEL 075-353-9189　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Kyoto-shi, Shimogyo-ku, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【For university staff】2025 SD Seminar “Open Seminar” is now accepting applications!

Since 2015, the University Consortium Kyoto has been conducting SD seminars as part of university staff training. This training program aims to develop staff who will autonomously and proactively take charge of the future university management of each university and junior college, mainly member schools, and provides a curriculum that allows students to systematically acquire the knowledge necessary for university staff.

In recent years, we have heard that many staff members are considering participating in the SD seminar but are hesitant to participate. Therefore, in order to make learning in the SD seminar widely known, we have decided to open some of the programs as “open seminars”.

If you are considering taking the SD Seminar, or if you are in charge of human resources or training to send out students, please feel free to join us.

Eligible Programs

Date and time	Themes & Lecturers
Saturday, May 31 14：50-17：30	Academic Writing Fundamentals -How to convert “problem awareness” into concrete “questions”? － Lecturer: Takashi Sakamoto (Associate Professor, Department of General Education, Kyoto University of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Saturday, June 7 13：50-17：00	Academic Literacy and Policy Advocacy Report – Understanding Academic Literacy and Beginning Research – Lecturer: Mr. Takamichi Murayama (Kyoto Bunkyo Gakuen Corporate Secretariat, General Affairs Department Manager)
Saturday, June 14 13：50-17：00	University Systems, Laws, and Organizations – Understanding university education-related systems, laws, and organizations for high-quality work – Lecturer: Tsunetaka Miyabayashi (Director of Academic Affairs Division, Tokyo Metropolitan University Corporation (concurrently serving as Director of Preparation for Establishment))
Saturday, June 21 13：50-17：00	Universities and Higher Education Policy: Looking at Universities from the Perspective of Higher Education Policy Lecturer: Mr. Hiroshi Matsuzaka (Director, General Affairs Division, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Saturday, June 28 13：50-17：00	Universities and Society: The Meaning of Regional Cooperation and the Role of Universities Lecturer: Masaho Fukao (Professor, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University)
Saturday, July 12 13：50-17：00	Collaboration between universities and high schools, and connections between high schools and universities ―Thinking about the connection between high school and university from high school education― Lecturer: Mr. Katsumi Arase (President, Faculty Support Organization)
Saturday, July 26 13：50-17：00	Branding and Student Recruitment: How to Proceed with University Branding Lecturer: Kenji Kamijo (Professor, Department of Regional Business, Faculty of Business Administration, Aichi Toho University)

Please refer to the syllabus for details.[2025 SD Seminar Syllabus]

Application

Venue
Campus Plaza Kyoto

Target
University staff who are interested in SD seminars or those in charge of human resources and training at the university

Eligibility
For the purpose of watching the atmosphere and progress of the program, in principle, one time

Participation Fee
free

Occupancy
Up to 3~5 people each time (first-come, first-served basis/depending on the number of applicants, we may refuse)

Application Deadline
Until 17:00 2 weeks before each event date

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto SD Project
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【For Students/Faculty and Staff】5/17 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold the “TOEFL iBT^® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar” by ETS-certified trainers for university students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

A unique opportunity to learn the essence of study strategies for the TOEFL iBT testSo please join us.

* This year, the event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

The TOEFL iBT^® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT^® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT^® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Date & Time:	Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00~13:00
Embodiment:	Online (Zoom) * Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.
Target:	Students/faculty members of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity:	50 (first-come, first-served basis) * Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
Lecturer:	U.S. ETS Certified Trainer Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Associate Professor, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )
Contents:	・ How to study for the TOEFL test – Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) ・Effective study methods and teaching materials for the TOEFL iBT^® test Lectures will be conducted in Japanese. The overview of the TOEFL iBT test is omitted, so please be sure to check the materials page sent to you after applying *This seminar is for those who are just starting to study for TOEFL or those who are just starting out.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL® Test Japan Office]
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

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【Closed】Applications for the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 8/9)