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 |
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Saturday, May 31 |
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) |
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Saturday, June 7 |
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) |
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Saturday, June 14 |
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)) |
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Saturday, June 21 |
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) |
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Saturday, June 28 |
Universities and Society: The Meaning of Regional Cooperation and the Role of Universities Lecturer: Masaho Fukao (Professor, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University) |
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Saturday, July 12 |
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) |
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Saturday, July 26 |
Branding and Student Recruitment: How to Proceed with University Branding |
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)
