【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Project for Companies and Organizations: 2/15 (Thu) Announcement of “Internship Program Study Group”

In order to further enhance the industry-academia collaborative education program (formerly the internship program), we will hold a “Study Group on the Internship Program at the Host Institution“.

In this study group, we will share specific practical training cases and exchange opinions on acceptance.

We hope that this will help you build a better training program and reduce your anxiety.

The purpose of this study group is also to deepen the connection between host companies and between host companies and university career managers.

If you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting trainees or participating in this workshop, please feel free to contact the secretariat.

1. Date and time

Date & Time: Thursday, February 15, 2024 15:00~17:00

Venue: Online (Zoom)

2. Program content (tentative)

(1) Outline and acceptance of industry-academia collaborative education programs

(2) Group discussion

【Theme】

– What was important in planning the training program?

・ Benefits of acceptance (good effect)

・ What did not go well in acceptance (issues)

・ Other impressions of acceptance, etc.
(3) Conclusion

Reference: Pamphlet for host recipients

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* The name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office” from April.
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)

【11/11 (Sat)】Long-term Project Course_Project Presentation (Presentation of Results)

Project presentations of the internship program “Long-term Project Course” will be held at the following dates and times.
The Long-Term Project Course is a program in which students work as a team for about five months on a theme or issue 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 internship next year, or if you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting internship students, please enjoy the culmination of the activities of each project team.

Reference: Click here for the 2022 project presentation → 2022 Achievement Presentation

Date & Time	Saturday, November 11, 2023 13:00~17:50
Application	If you would like to see it, please apply using this application form . Application deadline: Tuesday, November 7

schedule

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

Time	Overview
13：00～13：10	Opening Remarks
13：10～13：55	Project Presentation Part I. (3 projects)
13：55～14：05	break
14：05～14：50	Project Presentation Part II (3 projects)
14：50～15：20	break
15：20～15：40	Reflection on each project
15：40～17：10	From project students, the person in charge of the host company, and the coordinator in charge Presentation of impressions after the review for each project
17：10～17：50	Messages from each coordinator, closing remarks, and photo taking

Project Introduction

Recipient	Project Summary
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 Mr./Ms. 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”.
corporation Otsuki Seal Printing	[Rediscovery Label: Creation of interesting stickers and stickers] Our company is “Mr./Ms. of the town seal shop”. 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 look forward to the sensitivity of the students’ Mr./Ms.!
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. Why don’t you take on the challenge of creating a community that develops while maintaining the environment together with people from various different fields while learning about life and way of life in this field?
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. In addition to the media, I would like to use this as an opportunity for Mr./Ms.everyone to think carefully about “work” for themselves.
Social Welfare Corporation Adachi Welfare Association	[Kyoto Children’s Home Food Project ~Thinking about the problem of child poverty~] The goal of Kyoto Children’s Home Food is to create “connections” by regularly “delivering” food to families with difficult lives, and to “connect” to appropriate support as needed for problems while watching over each family. Let’s work together from a new perspective to spread this activity and form a new community.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship 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)

(Finished) 【For faculty and staff】The 3rd International Student Study Kyoto Network Member Group Workshop and Exchange Meeting will be held in 2023

“Easy Japanese” seminar that is easy for Japan to understand

Date & Time: Friday, December 15, 2023 14:00~16:10 (Reception 13:30~)

Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto (5F: Room 2~4)

Content: “Easy Japanese necessary in an emergency in the event of a disaster for foreigners studying and working in Kyoto”

~Protect students and employees and use them for daily community life~

“Easy Japanese” is based on the lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 to smoothly convey information to foreigners.

It is a Japanese expression method that translates into simple Japanese.

In this training, we will give you an overview of “Easy Japanese” and its basic rules, as well as how foreigners can learn about disasters and corona disasters.

Learn about common situations.

It can be used not only in emergency communication with international students and foreign employees, but also in daily life.

Students will learn how to communicate “Easy Japanese” through group work and practical activities.

Lecturer: “Easy Japanese” volunteer group Atsuko Sugimoto

Target: Faculty and staff members of the International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools and organizations

Capacity: 40 people * Reception on a first-come, first-served basis

How to apply: If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.

　　　　　https://forms.gle/X119ffVrBt6xdPb88

Application period: Until 12 o’clock on Friday, December 1 * Acceptance will end as soon as the capacity is reached.

Admission: Free

Schedule:

14:00~14:05 Opening Remarks

14:05~16:00 What is “Easy Japanese”?

・ Situations that foreigners fall into during disasters and corona

・Basic rules of “Easy Japanese”

・Activities through group work

16:00~16:10 Q&A

In the unlikely event that you cannot use the application form, please apply directly from the following email address.

Destination address: “kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp“

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【Inquiry】

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat [International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto]

Person in charge: Tsuruyama, Murono TEL: 075-353-9164 E-mail: kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

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[Finished] 【For faculty and staff】We will hold a seminar to share case studies of internationalization efforts of member universities in 2023

As part of the project to support the globalization of faculty and staff, the Kyoto International Business Department of the University Consortium is working to share examples of efforts by member universities for internationalization.

As part of this effort, with the cooperation of the Ryukoku University Center for the Promotion of Global Education, we have decided to hold a mini-forum on “Global Human Resource Development.”

【Theme】
” What Universities Can Do to Develop Global Human Resources ~From the Experience of Taylor’s University in Malaysia~”

Taking advantage of the opportunity of a staff member of Taylor’s University, a well-known private university in Malaysia, visiting Japan, we planned an opportunity to exchange information on the university’s human resource development and international expansion in anticipation of the era of globalization. The staff members of Taylor’s University who are visiting Japan are in charge of the “Student Support Department” at Japan universities, and their duties are to promote “international collaboration, corporate collaboration, and career support” and have achieved many results. On the day of the event, we will also invite Ms. Mr./Ms. Shiokawa (representative of the Institute for the Future Creation of Universities), who has been in charge of promoting the internationalization of universities at several private universities and national and public universities, to give a lecture on what universities can and should do to develop global human resources (about 45 minutes in the first half), and then we would like to provide ample opportunities for discussion among the participants (45 minutes in the second half) minutes). We hope that it will be of some help to each member as an opportunity to open up many perspectives, such as further raising the international awareness of each member, so please join us.

【Target】
Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium
* As a general rule, it is assumed that faculty and staff from international departments or faculty and staff who are interested in the internationalization of the university will participate, but companies and students are also welcome to participate.

【Date & Time】
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:00~11:30 (tentative) [Reception 9:30~]

[Place]
Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd floor, Conference Room 1 (face-to-face)

【Speakers and Agenda Providers】
10:00~10:45 Lecture

Lecturer: Raja Edriana Baizura (Taylor’s University)
Mohd. Khairul Hazreen (Taylor’s University)
Masami Shiokawa (Institute for Future Creation)
10:45~11:30 Discussion (including Q&A)
*Lectures by Taylor’s University students will be given in English, but interpreters will provide consecutive interpretation.

[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

* If you cannot use the application form, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact the following.

【Application Deadline】
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

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

*Finished※[For Students] 10/7 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students affiliated with member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
If you are planning to study for the TOEFL test in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to improve your score even more, please join us!
This year’s event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free.
The application deadline is ~~3 p.m. on Friday, September 29~~, but we will close as soon as the capacity is reached, so please apply as soon as possible.

* The application deadline has been extended until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4.

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.

Click here for the seminar outline →20231007_University Consortium Kyoto iBT Skill Improvement Flyer

Date & Time:	Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00~13:00 (Zoom entry starts at 9:30~) * Take breaks as appropriate
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 starting to study for TOEFL or those who are planning to take the 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 (Full-time Lecturer, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )
Contents:	– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT test – Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (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 @.) ）

[Finished] [For university students] 9/17 (Sun) We are looking for participants for the Heian Jingu photo session!

As an activity for the 2023 academic year, the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department has planned a “Heian Jingu Photo Session” where photography-loving university students attending universities in Kyoto can interact.
In this event, you can enter the Heian Jingu Shrine Shrine for free, which usually costs an entrance fee.
On the day of the event, after taking a photo in the temple grounds, we will share the photos taken in the hall and vote for the best photo.

Participants who take the selected photos will receive a commemorative gift from Mr./Ms. Heian Jingu Shrine.
We look forward to your participation Mr./Ms.!

Outline of the event

Date & Time: Sunday, September 17, 2023 14:00~17:00 (meet at 13:45)
*Reserve date: Monday, September 18, 2023 　

Venue: Heian Shrine (Access: https://www.heianjingu.or.jp/about/traffic.html)

Target participants: University students attending universities in Kyoto

What to bring: Camera used for shooting (smartphone is acceptable), student ID card

Participation fee: Free

Details & Application

For details such as the schedule of the day and to apply, please visit the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department website “Kotokare” below.

※受付終了しました。【京都の大学生対象】平安神宮撮影会の参加者を募集中！！

Friday, September 15, 2023 at 17:00

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Secretariat
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)

【University Faculty and Staff English Training】9/2 (Sat) & 6 (Wed) “Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English”

Purpose of the event

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 conducts training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

This time, the 2023 “Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff”As part of the international education-related work, mainly at universities,For faculty and staff involved in accepting international students,We will hold an online English course as follows. We look forward to your participation.

Course Outline

“Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and English Communication in Universities“

This course is mainly for faculty and staff who are involved in international education-related work and international student acceptance work at universities.
Mannerisms and ways of communicating vary greatly from culture to culture. In this course, in order to respond to the increase in the number of international students and foreign researchers, cultural diversity, communication styles,Deepen your understanding of business etiquette.
Through role-play and PBL (problem-solving exercises) in various settings, we aim to improve communication skills in English.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time	Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 13:30-16:30
Format	Held online using Zoom (Please prepare an accessible Internet environment and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and participate from a convenient location.)
Lecturer	Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Scope of the course	For university faculty and staff with an intermediate or higher level of English
Participation Capacity	18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation Fee	Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen / 1 course Faculty and staff from non-member schools: 6,000 yen / 1 course * Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date. Details will be provided in the course invitation email sent after the deadline.
How to apply	Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application Deadline	August 1, 2023 at noon

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (*TOEIC score is a guide)
Beginner: Able to say simple greetings and introduce yourself. You can do it if you give a short and simple answer. (Up to about TOEIC550)
Intermediate: If the topic is familiar, you can explain it. You can continue the conversation, such as asking questions to the other person.
(TOEIC550~800)
Advanced: Able to express one’s opinions clearly. Students can exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics.
(TOEIC800 or older)

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

【University Teachers/English Training】9/9 (Sat) “Teaching Methods for Subjects Using English that Can Be Utilized for Remote Classes” Recruitment of Participants

Purpose of the event

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 conducts training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

As part of the 2023 “Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff,” we will hold an online English course for faculty members who are or may be in charge of English classes at universities as follows. We look forward to your participation.

Course Outline

“Active Learning Exercises: Teaching Methods for Subjects Using English for Remote Learning”

This is an English course for university faculty members who are teaching specialized subjects mainly in English and who are planning to teach them in the future.
Students will learn how to facilitate and give instructions in English classes through role-playing. It will be a participant-led “exercise-type” course that will be utilized for interactive classes and flipped classrooms using ICT.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time	Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:30-16:30
Format	Held online using Zoom (Please prepare an accessible Internet environment and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and participate from a convenient location.)
Lecturer	Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Scope of the course	University faculty members who fall under either of the following are eligible. (1) Those who have an intermediate or higher level of English (2) Those who are in charge of English classes at the university or who may be in charge in the future
Participation Capacity	18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation Fee	Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen / 1 course Faculty and staff from non-member schools: 6,000 yen / 1 course * Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date. Details will be provided in the course invitation email sent after the deadline.
How to apply	Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application Deadline	August 1, 2023 at noon

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

【Closed】【For Students, Faculty and Staff in Kyoto】 IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar

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 a valuable opportunity to invite Japan IELTS experts to learn an overview of IELTS, explanations of questions for each skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking), scoring criteria, study methods, etc. from IELTS. We are looking forward to the participation of students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who want to use as inspiration for English classes.

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, immigrate, or work.

Re	Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00~12:30 (Reception starts at 9:45) * There will be a break in the middle.
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 2 Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity	50 people (pre-registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
cost	free
substance (planned)	・Outline of the IELTS exam ・Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing Explanation of each section and Effective learning methods ・Q&A *Lectures will be held in Japanese.
lecturer	Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns of English Can’t Stop!”)
Application	Please fill out the application form below to apply. IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
Application Deadline	Thursday, July 20, 2023, noon

Event flyer: IELTS skill-up seminar 2023

(Request to Participants)
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or if you are not feeling well.

< Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business DepartmentTEL
: (075) 353-9164 FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

Call for Participation in 2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This is a training program for university faculty and staff to learn English that can be used in work and foreign cultures

6/28 (Fri) Application deadline

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 faculty and staff to improve their skills by providing training to improve their English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations and cultural training such as Chinese culture and Islamic culture.

Outline of the event

* The 5th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication Skills at University (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer
: Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:0 [Culture] *Online
Training for
understanding Chinese cultureLecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua

Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Briyahita

Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online
Business English Literacy₊: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate and Advanced Level) Lecturer
: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS THAT CAN BE USED IN EMAIL & WEB (ENGLISH LEVEL: BEGINNER)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
MEETING AND DISCUSSION (ENGLISH LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE ~ ADVANCED)
Lecturer: Mr. Glenn Greggas

☆ 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

*Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July after the application deadline.

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