Special project
“Shigoto and Manabi: How I will walk tomorrow – It’s interesting because we live in an era where there is no correct answer.”
The University Consortium Kyoto has launched a “Recurrent Education Program” in 2022 for working adults who want to study while working. In implementing each program in 2023, we have decided to hold a special project this time in order to make learning more accessible to the working generation.
In this project, we will provide an opportunity for participants to reconsider “working” and “learning” as we live in the “VUCA era,” an era in which it is difficult to predict the future and the environment is rapidly changing. .
From the lectures and conversations with each speaker, you will get a sense of the fun of taking on new challenges and the importance of learning independently while working, and together we will create an opportunity to change your life starting tomorrow. We look forward to your participation.
| schedule | February 23, 2023 (Mu·Zhu) 13:00～15:00 |
| How to hold it | Online (Zoom webinar) |
| Participating materials | free |
schedule
13：00～14：00
| Lecture ① | The power to create a place! Chiaki Hayashi (President, Q0 Co., Ltd.) Traveling to areas I haven’t encountered yet |
| Lecture ② | Challenge yourself to new things! Throw away, be ashamed, go crazy Eriko Ozaki (President, Shinsenryoku Co., Ltd.) |
| Lecture ③ | Question the essence of learning! What is learning? Mr. Koki Miyano (Associate Professor, Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University) |
14：00～15：00
Discussion Discussion theme: Work and manabi How I will walk tomorrow
| Speakers: Chiaki Hayashi (President, Q0 Co., Ltd.) Eriko Ozaki (President, Shinsenryoku Co., Ltd.) Koki Miyano (Associate Professor, Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University) |
| Discussion facilitator : Takeshi Ishikawa (President of Kiichi Tools Co., Ltd., University Consortium Kyoto Recurrent Education Planning Committee) |
You can download the event information flyer here [PDF]
How to apply
Recruitment for this program has ended
Introducing the instructor
| full name | Chiaki Hayashi, President and Representative Director of Q0 Co., Ltd. |
| Biography | After working for Kao, he founded Loftwork Co., Ltd. in 2000 and will serve as representative director and chairman until 2022. After his retirement, he established Q0 Co., Ltd. Based in regions such as Akita and Toyama, he aims to create designs that are representative of the times and are “traditional”. He has served as a member of the Good Design Award Judging Committee and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Study Group on Industrial Competitiveness and Design.” He also serves as the chairman of the board of “Hida no Mori de Bear Dancing Co., Ltd.”, which aims to create local industry through reforestation and manufacturing. |
| full name | Eriko Ozaki President and Representative Director of Shinsenryoku Co., Ltd. |
| Biography | I have a personality that makes me want to try something every two years. After giving birth to two children, she started her own business in 2014 → Launched a new business in 2016 → Managed multiple stores and attended a comedy training school for one year in 2018 → In 2020, worked as a manager at the Education and Guidance Division of Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. Become a civil servant → Move from Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture to a village in Okayama Prefecture in 2022. |
| full name | Koki Miyano Associate Professor, Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University |
| Biography | Associate professor at the Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University. He graduated from Ritsumeikan University’s School of Science and Engineering. He completed the doctoral course at the same university. After that, he studied at McMaster University, Ritsumeikan University, and Kyushu University before assuming his current position in 2011. He also has experience working as an academic affairs advisor to the president of Kyoto University and an academic researcher at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. He is a director of the Research and Innovation Society. He is the representative director of the STEAM Association. His most recent book is “How to ask questions” (Chikuma Shinsho), published in February 2021. |
| full name | Takeshi Ishikawa Director and President of Kiichi Tools Co., Ltd. University Consortium Kyoto Recurrent Education Planning Committee |
| Biography | Born in Osaka in 1966. After graduating from Doshisha University’s Faculty of Law in 1990, he worked at Toyo Trust Bank (currently Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking) and served as CEO of Sankyo Seiki Co., Ltd., before joining Kiichi Tools Co., Ltd. as vice president in 2022. In 2023 he will be the company’s representative director and president. Meanwhile, since 2018, he has been appointed as a member of the University Consortium Kyoto Recurrent Education Committee. In 2018, he completed the ELP program at Kyoto University, and will be enrolled in the master’s program at Doshisha University Graduate School of Policy Science from 2022. |
2022 Recurrent Education Program
“Modern Liberal Arts Course “About the Present and Future of Space Migration””
Lecture Summary
In order to meet the needs of working adults to re-learn, “Even adults want to learn!”, the University Consortium Kyoto has decided to offer a “Modern Liberal Arts Course.” This year’s theme is “The Present and Future of Space Immigration.” We will present cutting-edge knowledge about manned spaceflight, which is currently attracting attention around the world, and immigration to the moon and Mars, from the perspective of survival such as food and shelter. Learn from a wide range of perspectives, including technology, medicine, and law. Learn about space and realize the importance of the earth’s environment. I would like all participants to think about what we can do to protect the global environment and the coming space age.
You can download the flyer here.
Course period
May 12, 2022 (Thursday) – August 18, 2022 (Saturday)
18:30 – 20:00 <8 frames in total>
How to start the course
Online (Zoom meeting)
Receive lecture materials
4,000 yen (8 frames in total)
Target of course
Only for those who can take the course online
Event information flyer
“Modern Liberal Arts Course: “The Present and Future of Space Immigration”” [PDF]
About the course content
The following content will be implemented.
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Date and Time: May 12th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Space Migration and “Core Biome Complex” Lecturer: Yosuke Yamashiki, Professor, Kyoto University, Graduate School of Integrated Survival Studies, Department Head (SIC Manned Space Studies) Research Center Director) |
| The minimum system that can support “life” on a celestial body other than the Earth, and the “core biome complex” that represents the actual earth’s ecosystem that supports it, and the technological system necessary to maintain the “life support” system. Name it “core technology,” define a “recycling-oriented” society equipped with these as “core society,” and consider a concept for realizing a “space society” on a new celestial body. |
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Date and Time: May 26th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Space Forest (Core Biome) Lecturer: Koji Murata (Associate Professor, Department of Forest Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University) |
| For humans, space exploration has become a permanent destination rather than an exploration goal. Achieving this requires a continuous supply of living spaces and living materials that provide mental peace. We believe that a circulation system that grows trees in space and uses wood as a resource is effective. We will also consider the possibility of using wood in space, such as wooden artificial satellites. |
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Date and time: June 9th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Space ocean (core biome) – Artificial aquatic ecosystem and food production – Lecturer: Masato Endo (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Faculty of Marine Bioresources) Department Associate Professor) |
| There is a method to individually grow the aquatic organisms that make up a small ocean (hydrosphere) in space, and to exchange materials such as food and waste between each organism, which would prevent the ecosystem from collapsing. It can be prevented. In this course, we will explain techniques for constructing artificial ecosystems using multiple aquatic organisms and food production in the aquatic world based on these, especially fish farming. |
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Date and time: June 23rd (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: What are the conditions for space migration based on the uniqueness of the Earth Lecturer: Takanori Sasaki (Assistant Professor, Department of Astrophysics, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University) ) |
| How did Earth become a planet that harbors life? We will discuss the special characteristics of the Earth as a living planet, and based on that knowledge, we will examine the possibility of survival on other celestial bodies. Furthermore, we will explore the conditions for solving problems from the perspective of planetary science when actually considering space migration. |
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Date and time: July 7th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Expanding the sphere of human activity in the age of international space exploration Lecturer: Hiromitsu Inatomi (Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) (Research Director) |
| In international space exploration, Japan aims to produce first-class scientific results on the lunar surface by the 2030s. In addition, there is growing momentum toward the realization of space habitation, which will be necessary to expand the range of human activities in the future. Therefore, it will become increasingly important to consider the conditions under which a permanent human society can exist in space. |
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Date and time: July 21st (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: What is space medicine? – Aiming for future manned flight – Lecturer: Masahiro Terada (Specific Associate Professor, Space Studies Unit, Kyoto University) |
| In manned spaceflight, which is expected to become more active in the future, health management of astronauts is an important issue. Additionally, as the number of spaceflight opportunities for the general public increases, there is a growing need to understand how humans are affected by the space environment. In this lecture, we will mainly explain space medicine and astrobiology. |
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Date and time: August 4th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: International space law applied to celestial activities Lecturer: Setsuko Aoki (Professor, Keio University Graduate School of Law) |
| With the exception of some arms control provisions, current international space law shows almost no differences between the laws governing activities on celestial bodies and those in other parts of outer space. With this in mind, we will consider the legal system that governs manned and unmanned space activities on celestial bodies. Covers issues such as jurisdiction and registration systems surrounding “space objects,” laws for extracting space resources, and human rights issues in space. |
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Date and time: August 18th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Toward the realization of space migration Lecturer: Yosuke Yamashiki (Professor, Graduate School of Human Life Sciences, Kyoto University, Department Head (SIC Manned Cosmology Research) manager of centre)) |
| We have learned about the space migration concept that leads from “core biome” and “core technology” to “core society.” A variety of initiatives are being advanced by NASA, space agencies around the world, and the private sector, but we need to consider the similarities and differences between these initiatives and ours, and the technical and economic hurdles to realizing them. I am thinking about when we will be able to build a space society. |
2022 Recurrent Education Program “Data Science Course for Working People”
Lecture outline
Data analysis using big data is attracting attention in various fields. However, there are not many opportunities in the working environment to understand the process of how data is analyzed and utilized, and to put it into practice.
In this course, after learning simple statistical methods through case studies, we will use actual examples to explain how data is collected and analyzed, as well as perform data analysis using actual data. The goal is to deepen understanding of data analysis through this work.
Course period
Saturday, June 18, 2022 – Saturday, July 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. <3 days, 9 periods in total>
You can download the flyer here.
Lecture location
Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall
(down Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City)
Receive lecture materials
20,000 yen (3 days, 9 classes)
Target of course
- People who use Excel for work but have never analyzed data
- Those who want to learn about the basic concepts of data science and an introduction to data analysis
<Note>
Please note that this course is not suitable for those who have already learned about data analysis or those who want to learn about AI/machine learning.
Event information flyer
“Data science course for working people” [PDF]
About the course content
The following content will be implemented.
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Theme: “Overview of Data Science” <1st frame> 10:30-12:00 Lecturer: Kazunori Hayashi (Professor, Data Science Innovation Education and Research Center, Institute of International Higher Education, Kyoto University) |
| We will provide an overview of the changes currently occurring in society, such as the increase in the amount of data, improvements in computer processing performance, and advances in AI, and learn about the importance of making good use of the abundant data in society. Learn about data science for data utilization. Here, you will learn what data science is and an overview of the data science process based on a simple example. |
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Theme: “Types of data and research methods” <2nd frame> 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lecturer: Jun Tsuchida (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Culture and Information Studies, Doshisha University) |
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<Survey/data analysis practice>(a) Qualitative data and quantitative data (b) Primary data and secondary data (c) The ABCs of research design (introducing ideas from Introduction to Social Research)① Concept of population and sample (no random variables) ② Complete survey ③ Sample survey ④ Sampling method(d) Data acquisition method (survey method)① Interview method ② Retention ③ Postal mail |
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Theme: “Description and Visualization of Time Series Data” <3rd frame> 14:40-16:10 Lecturer: Jun Tsuchida (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Culture and Information Studies, Doshisha University) |
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<Survey/data analysis practice>(a) Moving average (b) Seasonal variation (c) Indexing (d) Line graph |
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Theme: “Description and Visualization of Univariate” <4th frame> 10:30-12:00 Lecturer: Jun Tsuchida (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Culture and Information Studies, Doshisha University) |
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<Survey/data analysis practice> (A) Qualitative variables① Frequency, relative frequency ② Bar graph, Pareto chart, band graph (pie graph)(b) Quantitative variables① Average, median, mode, maximum value, minimum value ② Variance, standard deviation, interquartile range ③ Standard score, deviation value ④ Histogram, boxplot |
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Theme: “Description and visualization of two variables (quantity x quantity)” <5th frame> 13:00-14:30 Lecturer: Jun Tsuchida (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Culture and Information Studies, Doshisha University) |
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<Survey/data analysis practice> (a) Covariance, correlation coefficient (b) Notes on correlation coefficient (c) Scatter plot |
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Theme: “PBL①” <6th frame> 14:40-16:10 Lecturer: Tomoya Yokoyama (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University) Lecturer: Teruno Hochin (Kyoto Institute of Technology Information Professor, Department of Engineering and Human Sciences) |
| Prepare for analysis using data provided by Kyoto City. Since a variety of data is provided, each person selects data that is likely to be relevant to their work, data that is likely to be relevant in the future, or data that is of interest. |
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Theme: “PBL②” <7th frame> 10:30-12:00 Lecturer: Tomoya Yokoyama (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University) Lecturer: Teruno Hochin (Kyoto Institute of Technology Information Professor, Department of Engineering and Human Sciences) |
| Apply the methods learned in frames 3 to 5 to the data prepared in PBL① to perform various analyzes and visualizations. For example, use the method learned in the third frame to analyze time-series data, or use the correlation coefficient learned in the fifth frame to find a correlation between two variables and visualize it. |
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Theme: “Presentation of analysis results” <8th frame> 13:00-14:30 Lecturer: Tomoya Yokoyama (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University) Lecturer: Teruno Hochin (Kyoto Industrial Textile) Professor, Department of Information Engineering and Human Sciences, University) |
| Each student will present the results of their analysis in PBL②. Students will have a question-and-answer session about the presentation and discuss the analysis methods and results. This allows students to reflect on their own analysis and deepen their understanding of analysis from the analysis methods and results of others. |
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Theme: “Commentary” <9th frame> Lecturer: Terunao Hochin (Professor, Department of Information Engineering and Human Sciences, Kyoto Institute of Technology) Lecturer: Tomoya Yokoyama (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University) |
| Summarize the presentation made in the 8th frame. After that, I will summarize what I learned in this course. We will also provide an overview of more advanced data science and AI methods for future study. |
