Business overview
In a rapidly changing environment surrounding universities, the way universities are managed and operated has become increasingly important, and the role of university staff has become extremely important. In order to adapt to this environment, various projects are being carried out to improve the qualifications of university staff, including management and operation as well as education and research support.
The SD Forum focuses on topics of growing interest in the field of SD, and aims to improve the capabilities of university staff and provide a forum for information exchange beyond the boundaries of universities through case studies and opinion exchanges in keynote speeches and subcommittees.
Event Overview
University staff work within a unique culture characterized by seniority and unclear evaluation criteria. In such an environment, some employees tend to intentionally keep motivation low, while the demand for more diverse work styles makes it increasingly difficult to maintain balance among staff.
Given this situation, this forum will explore ways to maintain high motivation among high performers and methods for increasing their numbers by raising their motivation. We will also consider how the awareness and actions of each individual staff member affect the organization as a whole, and explore concrete measures for creating an environment in which university staff can continue to grow while finding fulfillment in their work.
The 23rd SD Forum
This forum has now concluded.
Thank you very much for your participation.
- theme
- University Staff and Motivation: How to Find Your Own Aspirations and Enjoy Your Work
- schedule
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 13:00-18:15
- venue
- Campus Plaza Kyoto
- subject
- University faculty and staff, higher education personnel
- Participation fee
- Member universities and junior colleges: 1,000 yen
Others: 4,000 yen
Information Exchange Meeting: 2,000 yen - Content
- You can download the flyer here.
- Organizer
- Kyoto University Consortium, a public interest incorporated foundation
| time | Content |
|---|---|
| Keynote speech 13:00- 15:00 |
Motivating individuals, teams, and organizations! Motivation management required for university staff
Lecturer: Seiji Teraura |
| Breakout session 15:30- 17:00 |
[Session 1] Why do university staff work? – A personal theory on motivation in an era of university selection Speaker: Yusuke Okada (Director of Administration, Information Media Center, Ryukoku University) |
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[Session 2] Designing University Staff – Aiming for Happiness in an Era of Career Autonomy Presenter: Masako Kamata |
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[Workshop 3]  How to create, find, and turn on your motivation switch Presenter: Takamichi Murayama (Associate Professor, Department of Practical Sociology, Faculty of Integrated Sociology, Kyoto |
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| Information exchange session 17:15- 18:15 |
A buffet-style information exchange event was held |
*Application for the keynote speech is required. To apply for a breakout session, please select either Breakout 1, Breakout 2, or Breakout 3.
*Those under the age of 20 are not permitted to participate in the information exchange session. Thank you for your understanding.
Capacity (first come, first served)
| keynote speech | 210 people |
| Subcommittee 1 | 90 students (40 students with priority for member schools) |
| Subcommittee 2 | 90 students (40 students with priority for member schools) |
| Subcommittee 3 | 30 students (20 students for member schools) |
Implementation Report
The report is scheduled to be published in March 2026.
Participants will receive a digital copy.
*The report will not be sold.
Contact Us
University Consortium Kyoto SD Forum Office, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
TEL: 075-353-9163 FAX: 075-353-9101
E-mail: sd■consortium.or.jp (replace ■ with @)
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Reception hours: 9:00-17:00 (excluding Sundays and Mondays)
