【Start of acceptance】Seminar on sharing examples of internationalization efforts by member universities ~Activities of overseas offices with full-time staff and trends in studying in Japan in Vietnam~

The Kyoto International Business Department, a consortium of universities, promotes the globalization of faculty and staff at member universities and shares examples of internationalization initiatives.

As part of this effort, we are pleased to announce that we have decided to hold the following seminar with the cooperation of the Ritsumeikan University ASEAN Office.

This is a project to share examples of internationalization efforts at universities among member universities, and to promote internationalization of universities and raise international awareness. Please feel free to join us.

 

【Theme】

Seminar on sharing examples of internationalization efforts by member universities

~Activities of Overseas Offices with Full-Time Staff and Trends in Studying in Japan in Vietnam~

 

・Initiatives of overseas bases such as ASEAN offices

(Training for local staff, significance of full-time staff stationing, etc.)

・Trends in studying in Japan in Vietnam

* After the seminar, we will set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards.

【Target】

Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium

(Companies and students are also welcome to participate.)

 

【Date & Time】
Thursday, January 16, 2025 15:30~17:00 [Reception 15:15~]

 

[Place]
Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th floor, Lecture Room 4 (face-to-face)

 

【Speakers and Agenda Providers】

Ritsumeikan School Corporation General Planning Department, General Planning Division

ASEAN Office (Hanoi) and India Office (Delhi)

Director: Shuhei Wakayama

 

[Number of participants]
50 people (Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached)

 

【Application】
Please apply from the following URL.

https://forms.gle/ZgbhBaC12AWLJ3ME9

 

【Application Deadline】
Until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025

 

As an opportunity to further raise the international awareness of each member and open up many perspectives

We hope it will be of some help to you, so please join us.

 


University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL:(075)353-9164
E-mail:kokusai@consortium.or.jp
  

【11/9 (Sat)】”Project Planning Practical Course” Project Presentation (Result Presentation)

The project presentation of the industry-academia collaborative education program “Project Planning Practical Course” will be held at the following date and time.
The Project Planning Practical Course is a program in which students work as a team for about five months on themes and issues presented by the host company. At the project presentation on the last day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
On the day of the event, the event will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto, and each presentation will be available at the venue or online.
If you are a university student who is thinking of participating in an industry-academia collaborative education program next year, or if you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting trainees, please enjoy the culmination of the activities of each project team.

Reference: Click here for the 2023 project presentation → 2023 Achievement Presentation

Date & TimeSaturday, November 9, 2024
13:00~17:50
Application If you would like to see it, please apply using this application form.
Application deadline: Tuesday, November 5

schedule

*Schedule times may vary. Thank you for your understanding.

Message
Time Summary
13:00~13:10 Opening Remarks
Project Presentation Part I. (4 projects)
13:10~13:25Kansai Winding Foil Industry Co., Ltd.
13:30~13:45Otsuki Seal Printing Co., Ltd.
13:50~14:05Impact Hub Kyoto
14:10~14:25 Kiko Network
14:30~14:40 Break
Project Presentation Part II (4 projects)
14:40~14:55Insight House Inc.
15:00~15:15Wine Grocery Co., Ltd.
15:20~15:35Union A Co., Ltd.
15:40~15:55MOTHERS Inc.
16:00~16:20 Coffee Break
16:20~16:40 Reflection on each project
16:40~17:20

Presentation of comments by students for each project

17:20~17:50 from each coordinator, closing remarks, photo shoot

 

Project Introduction

 

project
Outline of the host
Specified Non-Profit Organization
Kiko Network
[Survey and information dissemination toward the realization of a decarbonized society and 100% renewable energy]
In order to realize a decarbonized society, we will collect and disseminate information on “100% renewable energy” and “decarbonized regional development”, conduct surveys and research, hold events, and publicize it. Gain new skills and have experiences that will improve your imagination, creativity, and planning skills!
corporation
Insight House
【Today’s Yamashina-san Project】
Walking around Yamashina, he listens to and collects the thoughts and stories of various people, from children to adults and the elderly, and gives them the form of interview articles and disseminates them to local people through websites, Facebook, free papers, circulation boards, picture books, etc. First of all, you will be active with the motto of “enjoy yourself”.
Kansai Winding Foil Industry
corporation
(KANMAKI)
[Let’s learn the power of “creating” × “telling”!] 】
In today’s manufacturing, “making” is not just about products. It is important to properly create information (content) and corporate culture (culture) and “communicate” it. I hope that you will learn this cycle through your work at KANMAKI and make use of it in your future job hunting and work life.
corporation
Otsuki Seal Printing
[Rediscovery Label Interesting New Product Sticker Development]
Our company is a “sticker shop in the town”. Stickers are familiar, but their uses are still unexplored. We will understand the actual practice of sticker printing, plan and develop products with a new sense, complete products, and think about and practice sales methods on the Internet. I’m looking forward to the students’ sensibilities!
General Incorporated Association
Impact Hub Kyoto
[~Hanashi Field Lab Project~]
Hanashi is a gathering place for the Gion Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is called the “source of the capital” due to its historical background. Let’s learn about life and how to live in the field of such flower backs, and promote the “circulation of culture and economy” in Kyoto while aiming for the regeneration of the chimaki bamboo of the Gion Festival.
corporation
Union A
[Let’s send out the free employment information magazine “Grandpa and Auntie” for young people to students who are worried]
We plan and publish a job hunting magazine for young people in their 16 to 30s. I want to reach students and young people who are worried about their career path before they start job hunting or are in the middle of job hunting. Let’s think together from the beginning. I would like to use this as an opportunity for everyone to think carefully about “work” as well as the medium.
corporation
Wine Grocery
[Planning and operation of wine seminars by wine specialty stores]
Learn about wine through work at a high-end wine specialty store and a waigrocer, and try your hand at organizing wine seminars for students. Planning, planning, execution, and flexibility are cultivated. By becoming familiar with wine, which is also a common language around the world, you will be able to broaden your range as a member of society in the future.
corporation
MOTHERS
[Buzz the food court of Sanga Stadium!] 】
Centered on the Sanga Stadium food court store, you will plan and operate a marketing strategy for collaboration product development and restaurant management with Kyoto Sanga F.C. Work is meaningless if it is not fun! Here are some tips on how to live your life excitedly!

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106 / FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Japan students × international students】AY2024 1st “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” ~ Premium Kyoto’s Oku-zashiki Experience ~ Call for Participants

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, a consortium of universities) has decided to implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” using the contribution from Kyoto City.

This event will allow Japan students enrolled in universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network to experience the diverse and profound charm of Kyoto so that they can deepen their exchanges with each other through “experiences unique to Kyoto”.

We would like to create opportunities for Japan and international students studying in Kyoto to like Kyoto even more, want to live and work in Kyoto for a long time, and strengthen connections between students that transcend the boundaries of nationality and school.

The first event will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, and we will plan and hold a farm experience and a special visit to Ohara Sansenin, so we are looking for Japan students and international students to participate. Please don’t miss this opportunity and join us.

For details, please check the recruitment flyer and application page, and register as a user and apply for participation. We look forward to your participation.

1 Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m., scheduled to disband around 2:45 p.m.

2 Contents and itinerary:
9:00 Meeting (Keihan / Eden Demachiyanagi Station) and travel by chartered bus
10:00 Harvest experience and lunch at OHARA FARMY (barbecue scheduled)
12:40 Ohara Sansenin Special Visit/Dharma Talk After the event, move by chartered bus
Around 14:45 Dismissal (Keihan Demachi Yanagi Station)

3 Participation fee: Free

4 Capacity: 10 Japan students, 10 international students
(It’s on a first-come, first-served basis, so be quick!) We will set a waiting list according to the application status. )

5 Eligibility: Universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending

6 How to apply: URL (https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/premium_experience1109/joho?) MODE=top) or the following QR code.

 

 

                                    

 

 

Announcement of the start of acceptance for faculty and staff skill improvement training in 2024

 

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

 

 

Outline of the event

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication skills at university (English level: beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
〈Finished〉
Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online course
Training for understanding Chinese culture
Lecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua
〈Finished〉
Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online lecture
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita
〈Finished〉
Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online course
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University
* The 4th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.
〈Finished〉

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
English Expressions for Email & Web Conferencing (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
〈Finished〉
Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregas
〈Finished〉

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail Page

* Regarding the decision of whether or not to attend, the 4th session will be around mid ~ end of August.
In addition, the 5th and 6th sessions will be announced sequentially around October.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL:(075)353-9164 / FAX:(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) [For students]

Capacity has been reached”Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” updated at noon on 11/27
Click here for the video of the first briefing→Video of the briefing on October 16

From this fiscal year, we will conduct a new “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” for university students who belong to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

Features of this training
At Universiti Sains Malaysia, students will attend lectures on culture, history, and ethnicity in English with local students and deepen exchanges with local students.
With the support of local students (buddies), they visit refugee centers and government offices in Penang to conduct fieldwork. On the last day, students will present what they have learned in Penang in English.
At CEMACS, the Marine Centre of Universiti Universiti Malaysia of Sciences, you will observe the plants and organisms that inhabit the waters of Penang and learn about marine surveys and SDGs activities.
We will visit local Japanese companies and hear from local employees about the difficulties and rewards of working overseas, and we will have a question-and-answer session. We will also take a tour of the factory.
Based on the lectures they received at the university, they will explore Georgetown, a world cultural heritage site, and the city in groups. Challenge yourself to a puzzle-solving game targeting Penang Island.
Breakfast is served at the hotel, and lunch is served at four different cuisines (Nyonya, Chinese, Indian and Malay) to learn about the diverse food culture.
For dinner, we will guide you to several nearby hawker centres (food stall villages) and night markets, so you can enjoy Malaysia’s national food cheaply and safely.
Two university consortium staff members will lead the trip from the beginning to the end, so even students who are new to overseas can participate with confidence.

Recommended for people like this
◆ People who want to make friends abroad
◆ People who want to experience different cultures by experiencing Malaysian culture, ethnicity, and history
◆ Those who are not confident in their English proficiency, but want to use English to converse and interact with local students
◆ People who want to visit local Japanese companies
◆ Those who are new to overseas training (We will conduct pre- and post-training!) )
◇ If you want to interact with students from other universities in Kyoto, please join us!
◇ Those who are in the graduation year who are thinking of going overseas as a graduation trip are also OK!

Highlights of Penang
Penang in Malaysia is also very safe, and it is the fourth safest city in Southeast Asia after Singapore. In addition, the cost of living is very cheap, and even in recent years, when the yen is depreciating, it is very cheap at 1/3 of Japan, and you can enjoy lunch and dinner within 300 to 500 yen. In addition, there are three main ethnic groups living in Malaysia, Malay, Chinese, and Indian, but the people are very friendly and many of them are pro-Japan, so you can stay with peace of mind. English is used as a semi-official language after Malay, and since tourists from all over the world visit Penang, English is almost always spoken in public places such as convenience stores and supermarkets. The climate in Penang is very mild, around 25 degrees Celsius in the morning and around 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and there is little precipitation from November to March, making it the best season to visit.

Re:

 March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) 8 nights 10 days Kansai International Airport departure with Malaysia Airlines

Cost:

 300,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including accommodation, training fee, air ticket, fuel surcharge, airport tax)
*Airport taxes are subject to change, so please finalize the fare at the end of December and pay the balance.

Training Location:

Universiti Universiti Universiti Universit

Where to stay:

3-star hotel in Georgetown (1 room for 2-3 people) *Separate for men and women
Examples: Hotel Neo+, The Gallivant Hotel, Travelodge Georgetown, Cititel Express, Hotel Sentral Georgetown, etc.
*Hotel details will be decided 2 months prior to the departure date.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto (including students in the year of graduation)
・University and graduate students
・Junior college students

Additional Capacity:

 1 person (first-come, first-served basis) * If the capacity is reached, you will be on the waiting list.  

Minimum Organizers:

8

Deadline:

Closed by noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2024

How to apply:

Please apply from the application button above. Please transfer the application fee by Wednesday, December 4th. Details will be announced later.
* Since the start time of training is approaching, cancellation after application is not possible *

Main training contents:

・Attending lectures in English at Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students
* All lectures are conducted in English, but since they are conducted in easy English, there is no problem if you have English skills equivalent to graduating from high school.
・Visits to local Japanese companies, social gatherings with local employees, and factory tours
・A program that allows you to explore world cultural heritage sites and experience a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society
Pre- and post-training will be held five times: November 20, December 18, January 15/, February 9, and March 19. (Online participation available 17:30-19:30)
(*The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will hold an online seminar on safety management measures from 16:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday, January 22.)

* About overseas travel insurance

Basically, you will be required to purchase AIG Insurance’s overseas travel insurance from HIS (additional cost is required). AIG is available 24 hours a day in Japanese and provides local support. In the unlikely event of an accident, injury, or illness in the field, the staff of the University Consortium Kyoto will respond with support from the HIS Kuala Lumpur Branch.
AIG Damages: https://travel.aig.co.jp/
AIG Support: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ota/service

【Organizer University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department 【Travel Agency】HIS Educational Travel Office No. 2
【Itinerary】

Schedule Meals
March 2 (Sun)

07:30
09:55
15:55
19:00
20:00


Meet at Kansai Airport
✈ Air to Malaysia
After arriving at Kuala Lumpur Airport,
Transit (Guided to the food court in the airport: Dinner at each person)
Kuala Lumpur Airport Departures
Arrival at Penang Airport Hotel by private car, check-in [Stay in Penang] 🚌  

Morning: ×
Lunch: In-flight meal
Evening: ×
(Snacks on board)

March 3 (Mon)

09:00
09:30
10:30
12:00
14:00
16:00

🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (Universiti Universiti Universiti) Campus Tour
Lecture on Geography and History of Malaysia and Refugee Studies
Lunch at a restaurant
Explore the city of Penang and visit the city hall, tourist office, and more
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 4 (Tue)

09:00

12:00
14:00
17:00

🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Visit to the Refugee Learning Center with a local buddy, Queensbay Mall, etc.
Lunch at a restaurant
Lecture on Malay ethnicity, culture and diversity at Universiti Universiti
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 5 (Wed)08:30

12:00
13:00
18:30

🚌 Departing by private car Georgetown tour (multi-ethnic, multicultural, and historical training) with ★ bilingual guide (Penang Hill, Street Art, Babagnyonya Mansion, Kranjeti)
Lunch at a restaurant on the way
Explore Georgetown with a group
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
Thursday, March 6

09:00
10:00
12:00
15:30
16:00
17:00

🚌 Departure by private car
Travel by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi)
CEMACS Mangrove Tour (Learning to Protect the Environment),
Lunch, Marine Plastics Survey (SDGs Learning), CEMACS Facility Tour
Transfer by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi)
To the hotel by private car 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 7 (Fri)

09:00
10:00
12:00
14:00
16:00

🚌 Departure by private car
Visits to Japanese companies: Visit to Smillover, interaction with local employees, factory tour
Lunch at a restaurant
Kampong Agon (Countryside Experience) to experience and interact with Malay villages
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
Saturday, March 8

Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]

Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: ×
March 9 (Sun)Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]
Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: ×
March 10 (Mon)

09:00

12:00
14:00
17:30
20:35
21:35
22:40

🚌 Departure by private car
Final presentation by Japan students and presentation of certificates of completion (accompanied by buddies)
(Lunch at the university area)
🚌 Tour of Penang Island by private car (dinner at the food court)
🚌 Take a private car to the airport
From Penang Airport
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport and layover
From Kuala Lumpur Airport [Overnight stay]

Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: × (in-flight snacks)

March 11 (Tuesday) 05:40

Arrival at Kansai Airport, dismissal after customs clearance ~Thank you for your hard work~

Morning: In-flight meal

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on local circumstances.
[About optional tours]
World Heritage Penang City Tour:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0073/
★ Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0078/
★ Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (Trishaw Ride Included):https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0077/
* In addition, as introduced on the website, various optional tours can be used for an additional fee.

* If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the address below.
Contact
[University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department, Murono, Tsuruyama, Kawachi]
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Tel: 075-353-9164 (Tue-Sat 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @.) )

《Click here for information on Penang》
◆Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia
URL: https://www.usm.my/
◆USM Campus Tour 2020 (English explanation video at USM)
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSrzpcScEo
◆CEMACS (Marine Research Center) https://youtu.be/uWkZKa8ei9E
◆Malaysia Penang Tourism Board
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/area/penang_01.html
◆ Penang Digital Brochure
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/pamphlet/index.html

【Closed】Applications for the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 8/9)

The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

This forum is held once a year.

Consortium officials, faculty and staff from all over the country gathered together

It is one of the few opportunities to interact and exchange information.

The application period has been extended and applications are being accepted until Friday, August 9th.

We look forward to your active participation.

 

Main

“Development of inter-university and regional collaboration that takes advantage of regional characteristics”

Re

Saturday, September 7, 2024 13:00~18:00・Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00~12:00

Venue

Saturday, September 7: Kyoto City University of Arts Sunday, September 8: Campus Plaza Kyoto

Contents [Day 1] Saturday, September 7, 2024 13:00~18:00

◇Keynote Speech (1)

“Utilizing the resources of the region to create higher education in a new era”

~Exchange and Collaboration in Kyoto Based on Culture and Art~”

Mr. Oussouby Sako (Director, Information Center, Kyoto Seika University)

◇Keynote Speech (2)

“Future Cultural Policy and Inter-University and Inter-Regional Collaboration Based on Trends in Higher Education”

Mr. Jugo Imaizumi (Deputy Director, Agency for Cultural Affairs)

◇Symposium “Expectations for University Consortiums Utilizing Regional Characteristics”

[Coordinator]
Yuji Kawano (President of the Elisabeth College of Music, Representative Secretary of the National Council of University Consortiums)

[Symposist]
Ms. Yoko Matsubara (Vice President, Ritsumeikan Educational Corporation)
Mr. Senyoshi Ikebo (Vice President, Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives)
Hitoshi Miki (Life is Tech Co., Ltd., Former Director of Policy Department, Kyoto City University)

◇Poster Session

We will introduce advanced examples and activities of consortium organizations nationwide.
Please use it as a place to collect practical efforts and various information.

Poster session for 2023 (Shizuoka venue)

◇Information Exchange Meeting (18:30~20:00) Venue: Hotel Granvia Kyoto

While eating and drinking in a standing format, you can exchange information with consortium members who participated from all over the country.
There will also be a performance of the Kyoto Student Festival’s original creation “Kyo Flame Sodefure!”

Kyo Flame Sodetouch!

Contents [2]Day] Sunday, September 8, 2024 10:00~12:00

◇ Subcommittees (4 subcommittees in total)
・Subcommittee 1 (University Consortium Kyoto)
“Development and Management of PBL Courses in Collaboration between Universities and World Heritage Sites”

・Subcommittee 2 (Consortium for Higher Education Miyazaki)
“Co-Creation of Learning and Growth in the Future of High School and University: Exploring New High School-University Collaboration Beyond Consortiums”

・Subcommittee 3 (Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka)
“Development of wide-area credit transfer by a university consortium
―Toward the realization of high-quality learning that makes the most of the characteristics of the region―”

・Subcommittee 4 (Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka)
“The Future of Student Volunteer Activities Drawn by Students: Thinking about Sustainable Volunteer Activities”

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Students) 2,000 yen
* If you wish to receive a collection of reports, an additional 1,000 yen is required.

Application Deadline

Until Friday, August 9, 2024 *The application period has been extended.

Details & Application

For more information on each program and to apply, please visit this special website.
 The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Click here for the leaflet
 The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

Contact us

National University Consortium Council Secretariat
telephone : 075-353-9100 FAX : 075-353-9101
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

*Notice of IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar for Students and Faculty in Kyoto

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that it will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is for students, faculty and staff who have already taken the IELTS test or know what it is. At the seminar, we invited a Japan IELTS expert and focused on two skills that Japan people are not good at, and scored 5.5 in Writing and SpeakingFocusing on the skills and learning methods necessary to take the above, students will learn more about problem trends, grading criteria, and learning methods. This time, students who are selected by lottery from among the participants will participate in a mock interview for Writing English correction and Speaking, and will be able to receive direct guidance from Professor Tsukamoto. Students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who would like to use this as a hint for their English classes are welcome to participate actively. (I will omit the overview of the entire test.) )

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, move or work in an English-speaking country.

Saturday
ReFriday, August 2, 2024 9:30~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:15)
* There will be a break in the middle.
meeting placeCampus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the Consortium of Participating Universities Kyoto
Capacity: 50 people (advance registration required) * There are still seats available, so please join us!
Cost: Free
substance
(planned)
“Skills and learning methods to get a score of 5.5 or higher in Writing and Speaking”
・ Explanation of the skills and learning methods required to get a score of 5.5 or higher
* Participants will be selected by lottery to receive English correction for Writing and mock interviews for Speaking.
・Q&A: We will carefully answer any questions or concerns you may have about preparing for the exam. * Seminar participants are encouraged to participate in the immediately below.
Lecturer: Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns Can’t Stop English!”)
ApplicationPlease fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
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(Request to Participants)
〇 The event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances such as the suspension of public transportation due to typhoons and strong winds.

Contact University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department, Tsuruyama
TEL:(075)353-9164
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

【For Students】6/29 (Sat) Call for Participants for “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold the “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar” by ETS-certified trainers for university students who belong to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

If you are planning to study or take the TOEFL iBT® test for future study abroad, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, please join us!
* This year, the event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Date & Time:

Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:00~13:00

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories:

・Those who are studying for or planning to take the TOEFL iBT® test
・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Associate Professor, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT® test
– Preparation for TOEFL iBT® Test Section 4 (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL®テスト日本事務局] 
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) )

【Event Report】Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki × Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Event “Gion Hanazuki University”

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki and the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department collaborated to hold the title “Kyoto Student Public Relations Department presents Gion Hanazuki University ~ OB / OG is back! Homecoming Day 2024 ~”.

The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department is a student organization that aims to disseminate the charm of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” from the perspective of university students studying in Kyoto to junior high and high school students nationwide who will become university students in the future through articles and SNS.

Mr./Ms. who performed comedians, student groups, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department

About Gion Kagetsu University

This event aims to let people know about the charms of Kyoto universities and student life while enjoying comedy in Kyoto.

In 2019, the event was held at the theater once in 2019, and it was planned by members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, and with the cooperation of Yoshimoto Gion Kazuki, it was held for the first time in five years.

For more information on the 2019 events, please see the following article.

◎ [Gion Kazuki University finally opens!] We will deliver plenty of content from the performance on the day to the performers’ comments!

■Date and time: Sunday, February 4, 2024 18:45 Open 19:15 Start (20:30 end) [Finished]
■ Location: Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki
■ Performers

Long Coat Daddy, Gion, Navy Afro, Genius Pianist, Nightingale Dance, Minami Reiwa Kita Ryosuke Kono (MC), Kyoto Student Public Relations Club Member, Kyoto Circle / Student Organization

■ Contents

・ Presentation of stories by Mr./Ms.

・ Frank worry consultation meeting for university students

・Introduction of unique circles and student organizations, etc.

■ Tickets: Student fee 1,000 yen (student ID required), general admission 2,000 yen

On the day of the event

Before the start of the show

On the day of the event, many Mr./Ms. were seated on the second floor, and many students who were the target of this event also attended.

When the event started, Mr./Ms., a performer entertainer, appeared as the opening and a free talk was held.

opening

After that, Mr./Ms. of each duo presented their stories, and there was a burst of laughter from the audience.

After enjoying the story, there will be a corner planned by the members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Club, which will be a consultation session for university students and an introduction to student organizations in Kyoto.

At the consultation meeting, we took up the concerns that were recruited from the general public in advance, and the public relations department served as judges, and all the comedians Mr./Ms. came up with solutions.

It was a time when various interesting advice was given and episodes of Mr./Ms.’s student days were heard.

Consultation for university students

After the consultation session, we went to a corner that introduced student organizations in Kyoto, which are full of individuality.

This time, the following five organizations appeared at this event.

・Kyoto Kabaddi Circle Kamodi

・Kansai Intercollegiate “Quiddetch” Circle KYOTO LILAC FOXES

・Ritsumeikan Double Dutch Club Dig Up Treasure

・Kyoto University Moruk Circle Ankka

・Doshisha Hero Show Club

After each group introduced themselves, all the comedians Mr./Ms. experienced the activities together.

There were some sports that I had never seen before, and all Mr./Ms.the spectators seemed to be cheering on the participating comedians Mr./Ms. and having a lot of fun together.

In the hero show, the comedian Mr./Ms. who played the villain defeated the hero, and the entire venue was enveloped in a whirlpool of laughter.

Kyoto Student Organizations Introduction Corner (Ritsumeikan Double Dutch Club Dig Up Treasure)

Kyoto Student Organizations Introduction Corner (Doshisha Hero Show Club)

It was the first collaboration event with Yoshimoto and Gion Hanazuki in five years, and thanks to the Mr./Ms. of Yoshimoto and Gion Hanazuki, all Mr./Ms.the comedians, and everyone in the student group, we were able to finish it Mr./Ms. great success.

In the questionnaire for the event, we received many positive comments, such as “The content was substantial” and “It was an event that was easy for students to participate in, so I would like to see more of it.”

For the members of the Public Relations Department who were involved in this event, it seems that being able to give shape to what they planned in this way led to growth and confidence, and it was a great learning opportunity for the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

Please take a look at the official website of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, “Kotokare,” which also publishes event report articles written by members of the Public Relations Department.

[#お笑いライブレポ] Kyoto Student Public Relations Department presents Gion Kazuki University – OB / OG is back! Homecoming Day 2024~

Click here for more information about the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department
TEL 075-353-9130 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)