Business overview
In order to contribute to the development of higher education, we are exchanging information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.
Event Outline
theme
Creating a sustainable local community through a university consortium
: Aiming to create new value in the post-COVID era
Purpose of the event
Currently, universities and other higher education institutions are not limited to conducting research, educating young people, and producing human resources, but also play various roles such as being “knowledge centers” that create innovation and carrying local culture.
On the other hand, in order to respond to the many challenges that have piled up, such as a declining birthrate and aging society, global environmental issues, COVID-19, and the shift to a digital society, and to create a sustainable society, it is believed that this can only be achieved by higher education institutions working alone, collaborating with various entities such as other higher education institutions, government, and industry, and engaging in exchanges that involve the local community.
Therefore, this forum is intended to consider the various forms of collaboration that university consortia have been involved in in order to create sustainable local communities in the future, and to look ahead to the post-COVID era and the future of university consortia that aim to create new value.
schedule
Saturday, September 2, 2023, 13:30-19:30, Sunday, September 3, 2023, 10:00-12:00
venue
Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus
(6-1 Yayoi-cho, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City) *About a 4-minute walk from the north exit of JR Kusanagi Station
Participation fee
Participation fee: (General): 4,000 yen / (Students): Free
Information exchange session: (General): 4,000 yen / (Students): 2,000 yen
*Those who wish to receive the report book will need to pay an additional 1,000 yen
Co-organized by
National University Consortium Council, Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium
Sponsored by
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, The Association of National Universities, The Association of Public Universities, The Association of Private Universities in Japan,
The Association of Private Universities in Japan, National Association of Public Junior Colleges, The Association of Private Junior Colleges in Japan, National Governors’ Association, The Asahi Shimbun Company, The Mainichi Shimbun, The
Yomiuri Shimbun, Nikkei Inc., Kyodo News, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture Association of Mayors, Shizuoka Prefecture Association of Towns and Villages, Shizuoka Shimbun Co.,
Shizuoka Broadcasting System, Chunichi Shimbun Tokai Headquarters
Content
Day 1 (Saturday, September 2nd)
Keynote speech, symposium, education administration report, poster session, information exchange meeting, etc.
Day 2 (Sunday, September 3rd)
Subcommittees (4 subcommittees in total)
◆Click here for details.
The 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet
The 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site
schedule
<Day 1: September 2nd (Sat) 2nd floor A201>
| Opening and greetings ⏰13:30-13:50 |
| Mr. Hikaru Kurosaka (Chairperson of the National University Consortium Council) Mr. Kazuyuki Hizume (President of Shizuoka University and Chairman of the Fujinokuni Region and University Consortium) Mr. Tsutomu Ideno (Vice Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture) |
| Keynote speech ⏰13:50-14:50 |
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The Land of Japan and the Land of Shizuoka: Large-scale Natural Disasters and Crisis Management in Higher Education Institutions Kazuo Oike (President of Shizuoka University and Vice President of the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium) <Summary> This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake that occurred on September 1, 1923. In the event of a large-scale natural disaster, such as the “Great Nankai Trough Earthquake” that is said to occur in the near future, crisis management and disaster prevention measures will be necessary not only in Shizuoka Prefecture but also in higher education institutions nationwide. In this lecture, I will mainly consider the risks of natural disasters that may occur and the measures that should be taken in the future from the perspective of geoscience and seismology. In addition, I would like to consider with the participants the state of governance of higher education institutions in general crisis management, including man-made disasters. |
| Break ⏰14:50-15:00 |
| Symposium ⏰15:00-16:30 |
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“Expectations for a University Consortium to Build a Sustainable Community” Coordinator : Kazuyuki Hizume, Chairman of the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium (President of Shizuoka University) Symposiumists : Tsutomu Ideno (Vice Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture) Kimio Sakai (Chairman of Shizuoka Railway Co., Ltd.) Shigehiro Ikegami (Superintendent of Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education) <Summary> In this symposium, based on examples of initiatives by the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium, opinions will be expressed and debated from the perspectives of industry, academia, and government in the prefecture on the creation of a sustainable local community woven by the university consortium. |
| Educational administration report ⏰17:15-17:45 |
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Trends in higher education policy: Kenichi Yamada (Assistant Director, University Education and Admissions Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) |
| Closing remarks ⏰17:45-17:50 |
| Mr. Hikaru Kurosaka (Chairperson of the National University Consortium Council) |
<Day 1: Saturday, September 2nd, 1st floor Knowledge Square>
| Poster Session ⏰12:00-17:15 |
| The poster session will introduce advanced cases and activities of consortium organizations from around the country. Please use this as a place to learn practical approaches and gather various information. Core time: 16:30-17:15 |
<Day 1: Saturday, September 2nd, 1st floor Grand Table>
| Information exchange session ⏰18:00-19:30 |
| At the information exchange meeting, you can exchange information with consortium members from all over Japan while eating and drinking in a stand-up format. We would like to treat everyone to a meal using local Shizuoka ingredients, so please come and join us. |
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<Day 2: Sunday, September 3>
| venue | Subcommittee ⏰10:00-12:00 |
| 2nd floor A210 | Session 1: “Support for Students with Disabilities and Inter-University Cooperation” (Responsible party: The Consortium of Universities, Kyoto) Supporting students with disabilities (reasonable accommodation, etc.) is an issue that each university must address. However, the amount of information and know-how accumulated varies depending on the size of the university and its track record, so it is very meaningful to promote efforts to complement each other through inter-university collaboration. In this subcommittee, we would like to share examples of inter-university collaboration in several regions and consider efforts to promote support for students with disabilities through inter-university collaboration. |
| 3rd floor A308 | Session 2: “What role can industry-government-academia collaboration play in regional revitalization?” (Responsible party: Tama Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network, Public Interest Incorporated Association) In a word, regional revitalization is a Kasumigaseki version of town development that does not know the actual situation. As expected, it was ineffective because it was just handing out subsidies. Local governments that did not rely on the national government and quickly implemented their own regional revitalization measures have achieved good results. In such local governments, we will discuss how industry-government-academia collaboration is functioning and should be functioning. |
| 3rd floor A309 | Session 3: “Considering disaster prevention measures through collaboration between universities and various other parties” (Responsible party: Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium, Public Interest Incorporated Association) Recently, natural disasters due to the effects of global warming have been increasing, and there are concerns about the occurrence of a Nankai Trough earthquake and the accompanying tsunami. Preparation before a disaster occurs, ensuring “continuity of learning” and “quality of education” after a disaster, and efforts toward recovery require information sharing and mutual support not only from universities alone but also from various other parties such as other universities, government, industry, and local communities. Therefore, this subcommittee will refer to these cases and consider future university disaster prevention measures woven by university consortia. |
| 3rd floor A310 | Session 4: “Student Volunteer Activities in the With/After Corona Era” (Responsible: Osaka University Consortium, a nonprofit organization) University consortia across the country are promoting various volunteer activities that take advantage of the characteristics of the region and the consortium, creating opportunities for student growth and learning, and giving back through the results of their activities. We would like to |
*Some speakers have been changed.
Lunch Information for Day 1 (9/2)
For lunch on the first day (September 2nd), we will provide lunch boxes to those who have applied in advance. If you would like this service, please apply using the same form when applying for the forum.
*The fee (1,000 yen including tax, tea included) will be paid on the day in addition to the forum fee.
*There are not many restaurants around Kusanagi Station, the nearest station to the venue. If you do not wish to receive a lunch box, please have lunch around Shizuoka Station before coming.
*The cafeteria and convenience store within the venue will not be open on the day. (You may bring your own food and drink into the cafeteria.)
About application
If you would like to participate in the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, please apply here.
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday) 10:00 ~ August 10, 2023 (Thursday)
*Payment deadline: August 18, 2023 (Friday) 24:00*The application period has been extended.
*The application period has ended.
Step 1: Apply online
Please register your email address using the “Apply” button above. Access the “Participation Application Form” URL that will be sent to the registered email address, follow the instructions on the screen, enter your details, and receive the “Application Completion Email.”
Step 2 : Payment
After completing the application process in Step 1 , you will receive a payment slip (invoice) by mail to the address you provided in your registration. Please pay the participation fee and other charges at a convenience store by the due date.
*The fee you pay will be used for preparations such as printing costs, web system operating costs, and communication costs. Please note that refunds will not be available for any reason.
*Please see the back of the enclosed payment slip (invoice) for available convenience stores.
*Payments cannot be made at financial institutions such as banks or Japan Post Bank.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure and payment in Step 1 will not be able to participate.
Payment: By 24:00 on Friday, August 18th
Step 3 : Receive the participation invitation email
Once your application is complete (after payment is complete), please receive the “Participation Certificate” sent to the email address you registered.
If you have not received the email by August 29th (Tuesday), please contact the Council Secretariat.
Step 4 Forum Day
On the day of the forum, please present your “Participation Certificate” (printed or showing on your mobile phone) at the reception desk.
Precautions
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*If you do not receive the “Participation Application Form” notification email, it may be because you entered your email address incorrectly. Please re-enter and resubmit your email address in the “Email Address Verification Form.” *
Please note that you will not be able to change the subcommittee once the application procedure has been completed.
*Those who have not completed the application procedure will not be able to participate.
*Application is not required for keynote speakers, symposiumists, coordinators, and subcommittee presenters.
Implementation Report
The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, which aims to contribute to the development of higher education by sharing information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.
The memorable 20th forum was held at Tokoha University’s Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus with the main theme of “Creating a sustainable local community woven by a university consortium – Aiming to create new value in the post-COVID era” and was co-hosted with the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium, a public interest incorporated association, and was held in Shizuoka Prefecture for the first time.
A total of 234 university faculty and staff members and education-related personnel from across the country participated in the event, which provided an opportunity to exchange information and reexamine the nature of “university consortia” through keynote speeches, symposiums, and case studies and exchanges of opinions in subcommittees.
| ▼ Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus | |
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[September 2nd (Sat)]
| ▼ Greetings from Mr. Hikaru Kurosaka, Representative Director of the National University Consortium Council | ▼ Greetings from Mr. Kazuyuki Hizume , President of Shizuoka University and Chairman of the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium |
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| ▼ Greetings from Vice Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsutomu Ideno | ▼ Scenes from the venue |
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For the keynote speech, we welcomed Kazuo Oike, President of Shizuoka University and Vice Chairman of the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium, who gave a speech on the theme of “The Land of Japan, the Land of Shizuoka – Large-scale Natural Disasters and Crisis Management in Institutions of Higher Education.”
| ▼ Keynote speaker: Kazuo Oike | ▼ Keynote speech |
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At the symposium, speakers gave presentations from the perspectives of industry, government, and academia on the theme of “Expectations for University Consortia in Creating Sustainable Local Communities,” followed by lively discussion.
Coordinator
Kazuyuki Hizume (President of Shizuoka University, Chairman of the Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium)
Symposium participants
Tsutomu Ideno (Vice Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture)
Kimio Sakai (Chairman of Shizuoka Railway Co., Ltd.)
Shigehiro Ikegami (Superintendent of the Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education)
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For the educational administration report, we welcomed Kenichi Yamada, Assistant Director of the University Education and Admissions Division of the Higher Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who gave a report on “Trends in higher education policy.”
| ▼ Reporter on Education and Culture Administration: Mr. Kenichi Yamada ( Assistant Director of the University Education and Admissions Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) |
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In the poster session, which brought together 18 organizations from consortia, government agencies, and companies across the country, participants asked many questions and gave their impressions about each initiative, and there was active interaction between exhibitors and participants.
The information exchange meeting was the first time participants had the chance to socialize over food and drinks in four years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and participants commented that they were able to communicate in a way that is only possible in a face-to-face setting.
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[Sunday, September 3]
On the second day of the forum, four subcommittees were held covering various themes related to universities and consortiums, and practical case studies were reported and opinions were exchanged with participants.
| ▼ Session 1 (University Consortium Kyoto) |
▼ 2nd Subcommittee (Tama Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network) |
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| ▼ 3rd Subcommittee (Fujinokuni Region-University Consortium) |
▼ Session 4 (University Consortium Osaka) |
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The purpose of establishing this conference is to exchange information and research among university consortia, and your participation and active information exchange will lead to great success. We
would like to express our sincere gratitude to the numerous participants and cooperation from each consortium, as well as faculty and staff members.
The next, 21st forum will be held in Kyoto City in September 2024, in collaboration with the University Consortium Kyoto.
Details will be announced on the University Consortium Kyoto website as soon as they are decided.
We look forward to your participation.
Contact Information
National University Consortium Council Secretariat (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL 075-353-9100 FAX 075-353-9101
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Reception hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding New Year holidays)
