[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 @)

[Kyoto College Recurrent Education Program] 【Extension of Application Period】What is necessary for modern human assistance: Creation of new areas and issues

The application period for the 2023 course “What is necessary for modern human assistance: Generating new areas and issues” has been extended.
Please take this opportunity to apply.

I think we are becoming a society that is difficult to live in. In response to this, a variety of practical and clinical initiatives are being promoted as a social issue to realize human well-being and happiness. In fields that are traditionally divided into occupational areas, such as medical care, nursing, education, psychology, welfare, and the judiciary, there is an increasing need for multidisciplinary collaboration and collaborative efforts. In the academic dimension as well, there are challenges in new areas. We will integrate it as “interpersonal assistance” and learn from the knowledge of the front line that explores human potential. It is the development of knowledge where practice, academia, and clinical practice intersect. Broaden the horizons of professionals. We are looking forward to taking this course if you are a professional who continues to learn.

[Click here to apply]
　https://forms.gle/KX4fXt5RxxLwN9zG8

【Application Deadline】
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

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　Friday, July 7, 2023 – Friday, October 6, 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6 days, 6 sessions
How to take the course: Online (Zoom)
* Participants will have a viewing period (about 2 weeks after the end of the course) for the retrospective distribution.
　6,000 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 100

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https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/sg/recurrent

【Contact】
University Consortium Kyoto Education Division (in charge of Kyoto College)
MAIL:miyakare@consortium.or.jp

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 @)

[Finished] We are looking for participants for a training session where you can learn tips for interviews and article writing! (Kyoto Student Public Relations Department)

Many Mr./Ms. students are interested in the work of writers, but they may be worried about “I don’t know what to write” or “How should I prepare for an interview?”

This time, we will invite Associate Professor Satoshi Horikawa, who has worked in the mass media and is currently teaching media theory and cross-cultural communication theory at Kyoto Sangyo University, as a lecturer to talk about the work of a reporter and tips for writing articles.

Anyone who is currently active in the Kyoto Student Public Relations Club, as well as those who have just started their university life in the spring and are unsure about choosing a student group or club, are welcome to participate, not just first-year students, as long as they are students at universities and junior colleges that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto.

On the day of the event, there will also be time to introduce the activities of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department. Through the training and activities of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Club, why don’t you find your “likes” that you have not noticed before?
We look forward to your participation.

The lecturer is Associate Professor Satoshi Horikawa

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Associate Professor, Department of Media and Communication, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyoto Sangyo University.
Born in Toyama Prefecture in 1977. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Letters, specializing in German literature.
After working as a reporter for Jiji Press, a correspondent in New York, and a correspondent in Berlin, he joined Kyoto University in 2018.
He specializes in information security theory. Ph.D. (Academic).

Outline of the event

Date & Time: Thursday, April 20, 2023 18:40~21:00 (Reception starts at 18:30) [Finished]
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Seminar Room 2~4
Access: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Capacity: 60 (first-come, first-served basis)
Eligibility: Current students attending universities, graduate schools, and junior colleges in Kyoto Prefecture (especially first- and second-year students), Kyoto Student Public Relations Department (regardless of whether they are first-year students)
What to bring: Student ID, writing utensils
Participation fee: Free

Details & Application

For more information and to apply, please visit the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department’s website “Kotokare” below.
(Application deadline: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 17:00)

We are looking for participants in a workshop where you can learn tips for interviews and article writing!

Inquiries

About the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

Business Overview

In order to contribute to the development of higher education, we exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.

Outline of the event

theme

Creating a sustainable community through a university consortium
~Aiming to create new value with an eye on the post-corona era~

Purpose of the Tournament

Today, universities and other institutions of higher education are playing a variety of roles, not only in research, educating young people, and producing human resources, but also as “bases of knowledge” that create innovation and as a leader in local culture.
On the other hand, in order to respond to the mounting issues such as the declining birthrate and aging society, global environmental problems, new coronavirus infections, and the shift to a digital society, and to create a sustainable society, it is believed that it can only be realized through exchanges involving the local community, not only with higher education institutions alone, but also with various entities such as higher education institutions, government, and industry.
Therefore, the purpose of this forum is to consider the various forms of collaboration in which the university consortium has been involved in order to create a sustainable community in the future, and to look ahead to the future of the university consortium with the aim of creating new value in the post-corona era.

schedule

Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Sunday, September 3, 2023

meeting place

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 Meeting (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) 2,000 yen
* Those who wish to collect the report will need to pay 1,000 yen separately.

Co sponsored by

National University Consortium Council, Fuji no Kuni Regional and University Consortium

substance

Day 1

Keynote speeches, symposiums, educational administrative reports, information exchange meetings, etc.

Day 2

Breakout sessions (4 subcommittees in total), etc.

* The contents are subject to change.
*Details will be posted in late May, and applications will be accepted in mid-June.

Implementation Report

Scheduled to be posted in early October

Inquiries

Secretariat of the National Association of University Consortiums (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL 075-353-9100　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)