Business Overview
The University Consortium Kyoto has been holding the FD Forum every year since 1995 with the aim of raising awareness of FD among university faculty and staff and contributing to the improvement of university education. From the 2024 academic year, in order to improve the quality of education and university management from a broader perspective, the name of the forum has been changed to “FD/SD Forum” and will be held in a form that incorporates SD elements more than ever before. This is an event related to FD and SD, which is attended by many university faculty members and educators from all over the country.
Outline of the event
The 31st FD SD Forum
- Main
- Universities in Kyoto in 2040 – How We Teach, Learn, and Work –
- Re
- February 28 (Sat) and March 1 (Sun), 2026
- meeting place
- Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus Conscience Hall (Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City) Access
*Click here
for the campus map The Conscience Hall is the building in (23) of the campus map. - Format
- Face-to-face format
- substance
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The 31st FD/SD Forum leaflet can be downloaded here.
- sponsorship
- University Consortium Kyoto
- support
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City
schedule
| schedule | time | substance |
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| Saturday,February 28 | 10:00～12:30 | 1st Session, 2nd Session, 3rd Session, 4th Session |
| 12:30～14:15 *Core time 13:00~14:00 |
Poster session | |
| 14:30～17:00 | 5th Subcommittee, 6th Subcommittee, 7th Subcommittee, 8th Subcommittee | |
| 17:30～19:00 | Information Exchange Meeting | |
| March 1 (Sun) | 10:00～12:40 | symposium |
| 14:00～16:30 | 9th Subcommittee, 10th Subcommittee, 11th Subcommittee, 12th Subcommittee |
symposium
You can find more information about Symposium 1 here.
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symposium March 1 (Sat) 10:00~12:40
Questioning the ideal way of university (education) in the era of AI / declining birthrate society (planned)
Capacity face-to-face: 350 people (Priority capacity of member schools: 210 people) |
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| In the dual transition period of rapidly advancing AI technology and the declining university student population due to the declining birthrate, how should we higher education institutions change and what value should we provide to society? The emergence of generative AI, including ChatGPT, has brought about fundamental changes in the way learning is done and how intellectual production is conducted. On the other hand, the severity of university management due to the declining birthrate can be an opportunity to re-examine the essence of education, beyond mere survival. The question now is not “what to teach”, but “how to build an environment where questions can be asked and learning can be created”, and for this purpose, it is necessary to redesign the view of education, learning, and the view of the university. In this symposium, three sympositors will give lectures on the theme of learning at universities in the AI era, and envision an education that thinks together with AI, asks questions, and creates new value. In the panel discussion that followed, university faculty, staff, and students viewed the issues of generative AI and the declining birthrate society as opportunities for educational innovation, and engaged in dialogue on the future vision of universities. |
Breakout sessions (lecture format, workshop format)
| schedule | time | substance | Capacity (Franchise schools Priority capacity) |
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| Saturday, February 28 | 10:00～ 12:30 |
Session 1 (Lecture Format) | Rethinking the Ideal Way of Educational Evaluation at Universities ~Educational Evaluation After Entering the New Learning Guidance Leadership~ | Face-to-Face 160 (100) |
| Session 2 (Lecture Format) | To Foster New Learning ~Curriculum Construction and Restructuring through Teacher Collaboration~ | Face-to-face 160 (100) | ||
| Session 3 (Lecture Format) | Building an organization that survives the era of university crisis ~ Fostering a sense of organizational effectiveness ~ | Face-to-face 160 (100) | ||
| 4th Breakout Session (Workshop Format) | Creating a “sense of belonging and belonging” in university classes | Face-to-face 30(18) | ||
| 14:30～ 17:00 |
Session 5 (Lecture Format) | Connecting Public Relations, Hiraku University ~The Charm and Future of Universities Nurtured by Teacher Collaboration~ | Face-to-Face 160 (100) | |
| Session 6 (Lecture Format) | Face-to-face Personalized Education Promoted by EdTech | 160 (100) | ||
| Session 7 (Lecture Format) | Face-to-face Disaster Prevention Measures for Universities in the Kyoto Area | 160 (100) | ||
| 8th Breakout Session (Workshop Format) | New Possibilities for Industry-Academia Collaboration | Face-to-Face 30(18) | ||
| March 1 (Sun) | 14:00～ 16:30 |
9th Session (Lecture Format) | Examples of the use of assessment tests (generic skill measurement tests) at universities | Face-to-Face 160 (100) |
| Session 10 (Lecture Format) | Advancement and mobility of university staff (human resource development of staff) | face-to-face160(100) | ||
| 11th Session (Workshop Format) | How to design high school-university collaboration and connect it to student recruitment, entrance examinations, pre-admission/first-year education, etc. ~ Now and from now on for collaboration, connection, and transition ~ | Face-to-face 30 (18) | ||
| 12th Subcommittee (Workshop Format) | Diversity Consideration and Support for Students with Disabilities | Face-to-Face 30(18) |
Poster Session
Date: February 28 (Sat) 12:30~14:15 (Core time 13:00~14:00)
Application period: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) ~ December 12, 2025 (Friday) Application deadline. Thank you for your application.
We will present the initiatives implemented by faculty members and students of the University Consortium Kyoto in relation to distinctive education.
How to apply
Please check the application guidelines below, fill out the “31st FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form”, and send it to the secretariat [Address: fdf@consortium.or.jp] by e-mail.
- The 31st FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Guidelines [Download]
- The 31st FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form [Download]
- There is no parking lot on campus. Please use public transportation to visit.
- In the venue of the symposium and breakout sessions, please turn off your mobile phone or smartphone or set it to silent mode to avoid making any sound.
- Please refrain from eating or taking breaks in the symposium and breakout session venues. Please use the designated classrooms that are open for lunch and breaks.
- For details on lunch and rest areas, please refer to “About lunch and rest areas” above.
- Smoking is prohibited in the building and on campus.
- On the day of the event, we will distribute IDs and passwords for Wi-Fi connections. Eduroam is also available.
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About
staying around Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus The area around the Imadegawa Campus is close to tourist attractions, and it can be difficult to secure accommodation, especially during the tourist season.
In recent years, the number of tourists has increased in February and March, so please arrange your accommodation as soon as possible. - Except in the case of cancellation, the participation fee will not be refunded for any reason.
- Please note that once the application procedure is completed, the application details cannot be changed.
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The payment deadline is as follows.
[Deadline for payment of participation fee for applicants during the pre-application period: Wednesday, January 21, 2026]
[Deadline for payment of participation fees for applicants during the general reception period: February 9, 2026 (Monday)]
If the payment procedure is not completed by the due date, the application will be invalidated as the intention to participate. - Please note that even if you pay a large amount of the participation fee due to incomplete input of affiliation, classification, etc., it will not be refunded.
If the participation fee is insufficient, we will charge you for the shortfall later. -
The amount listed on the receipt is the total amount of the participation fee, information exchange membership fee (for those who applied), and lunch fee (for those who applied).
You cannot separate receipts by individual amounts. Please refer to the leaflet and website for details. - Students (including graduate students) are required to present their student ID card at the reception.
- As of the day of the event, students under the age of 20 cannot apply for the information exchange meeting because alcohol is available.
Students participating in the information exchange meeting will be asked to confirm the date of birth on their student ID card.
If your student ID card does not show your date of birth, please present an official document that can confirm your date of birth (e.g., driver’s license, passport, etc.). - The above is a payment using the email link system “Paysys”.
- Information about the above can be found after applying for participation.
- Credit card information will not be retained by the University Consortium Kyoto.
It is sent to the credit card company through Metap Payment Co., Ltd., which is the payment system operator (Persis). - Pre-application period (University Consortium Kyoto member universities and junior colleges only)
- January 9, 2026 (Friday) 10:00 ~ January 15, 2026 (Thursday) 17:00
- General Reception (All Universities and Junior Colleges)
- January 16, 2026 (Friday) 10:00 ~ February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) 17:00
- Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will end as soon as capacity is reached. (There is no waiting list.) ）
- Please note that after completing the application process, you cannot change the symposium or breakout sessions.
However, it is possible to move between breakout sessions (lecture format) on the same day, so it does not matter if the breakout session (lecture format) you applied for and the breakout session (lecture format) you attend on the day are different.
Information Exchange Meetings
Date: February 28 (Sat) 17:30~19:00
This information exchange event brings together faculty, staff, students, and speakers from all over the country to enjoy a meal and interact with each other.
While reflecting on this year’s theme, we hope you will enjoy a meaningful dialogue for the future.
We hope that new encounters will be born, and that it will be a special time while sharing each other’s experiences and realizations.
*Regarding the information exchange meeting, we ask that people under the age of 20 refrain from participating in the information exchange meeting due to the availability of alcohol.
Precautions for participation
<Day 1 and Day 2>
Application
Participation Fee
| affiliation | division | Participation fee | Information Exchange Membership Fee |
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| Member Universities and Junior Colleges | Faculty | 1,000 yen | 4,000 yen |
| Students (including graduate students) | free | 2,000 yen | |
| Non-member universities, junior colleges, other organizations, companies, etc. | Faculty and staff | 4,000 yen | 4,000 yen |
| Students (including graduate students) | free | 2,000 yen |
Payment of Participation Fee
You can choose from the following payment methods. Bank transfers are not available.
(1) Credit card payment (2) Convenience store payment
*Due to the introduction of automated payment methods from FY2025, payment by bank transfer, which was previously used, will not be available. Please complete the procedure using the payment method specified above.
Application Period
There is an advance application period for faculty members and students of universities and junior colleges that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto.
The pre-application period is up to the priority capacity.
How to apply [Web application only]
*This forum requires advance registration. We do not accept applications outside the application period or on the day of the forum.
Step 1 Application (first-come, first-served)
*Please wait until the application starts.
| About group application (proxy application) |
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This application site is designed to allow group applications (proxy applications) by the coordinating department. If you are applying on your behalf, please check the “If the invoice is sent to a different address than the above” in the middle of the application site, please check below and enter it, and fill in the invoice address. The invoice (PDF data) was filled out by automatic reply email immediately after application and sent to the invoice address. Please select “Convenience Store Payment” for payment (Bank transfers are not available). *Due to the introduction of automated payment methods from FY2025, payment by bank transfer, which was previously used, will not be available. Please complete the procedure using the payment method specified above. |
Step 2 Receive the application completion email
After completing the application procedure, we will send an “Application Completion Email” to the applicant.
*If you do not receive the “Application Completion Email” the next day, please contact us.
It may be assigned to spam folders, etc. Please note.
[Deadline for payment of participation fee for applicants during the pre-application period: Wednesday, January 21, 2026]
[Deadline for payment of participation fees for applicants during the general reception period: February 9, 2026 (Monday)]
Step 3 Pay the Participation Fee
After completing the application procedure, please check the website and pay the participation fee by the deadline.
*Payment methods include credit card and convenience store payment. Bank transfers are not available.
Step 4 Download the document
For those who have completed the payment of the participation fee, the download URL of the materials for each project will be sent to the email address listed in the participant column after February 20th (Friday).
*We will not distribute it on paper on the day, so please download it to your device or print it out in advance before bringing it with you.
*If you do not receive an email at least 3 days before the event, please contact the following contact information.
Step 5 On the day of the forum (required for reception on the day)
If you are a participant, please present the screen or printout of the “My Page for Participants of the 31st FD/SD Forum” at the reception on the day of the event.
*If you wish to participate on your behalf, please print out the “My Page for Participants” screen and bring it with you at the reception desk.
Implementation Report
The report will be posted on the website in May 2026 (it will not be published in paper form).
Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto FD/SD Forum Secretariat
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
E-mail: fdf ■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
〒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)
