【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

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)

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)

【Internship】【Finished】4/20 (Thu) Long-term Project Course Briefing and Consultation (Online)

The internship program of the University Consortium Kyoto is a career education program that aims to “stimulate motivation to learn,” “foster a high level of vocational awareness,” and “develop human resources with independence and originality” as part of their studies at the university, rather than as a job hunt.

The long-term project course is a course in which students work on the project theme presented by the internship from mid-June ~ late November.
Students studying at different universities work as a team to achieve the goals of the project while exchanging opinions with the people at the training site, and you can gain a solid problem-solving experience.

In the online information session, you will receive an overview of the course and an explanation of the project theme from each training site!
We will also hold a consultation meeting where you can directly answer questions from Mr./Ms., so please join us.

【Date and time】 April 20 (Thu) 18:00~
【Application for Participation】Click here for application ▶ for the “Long-term Project Course Briefing and Consultation”
★ Online Venue: ★ Free ★ Clothing, Free Entry and Exit

【Introduction of Long-Term Project Course】
https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/long-term-project-course/

【Message from Seniors】
https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/message/

Last year’s “Long-Term Project Course”

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)

【Internship】【Finished】4/15 (Sat) Briefing and consultation for university students (held online)

We are pleased to announce that we will hold a pre-internship program briefing session!
It will be held online, so please feel free to join us from your home.

We will also hold consultation sessions to resolve simple questions and anxieties about practical training.

Click here for an overview and application for the “General Briefing and Consultation Meeting (for all courses)” held on Saturday, ▶ April 15.

For information on applying for the “Long-term Project Course Briefing and Consultation” held on Thursday, April 20, click ▶ here
* You can talk directly with the person in charge of the long-term project course training site!
* The time schedule for consultation meetings for each project has been decided!

For more information about the internship program, please visit our portal.
We also introduce the voices of seniors and host companies, so please take a look!

Internship Portal Site

If you have any questions about the internship program, please feel free to contact us at:

inquiry

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】2022 Foundation Designated Research Project Research Report Meeting

The University Consortium Kyoto has established designated research topics for the purpose of contributing to the improvement, review, new development, and sophistication of its projects, and outsources research to researchers in specialized fields.
We are pleased to announce that we will hold a research report meeting on the 2022 designated research topics as follows.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.
(Registration required, free of charge)

1. Date and time

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ~ 2:45 p.m.

2. Location

Online (Zoom meeting) *Zoom meeting URL will be sent to the applicant at a later date.

3. Contents of the report

(1) Research on the role of inter-university collaborative organizations in supporting students with disabilities at universities and other institutions

Summary of Research

Academic support for students with disabilities (reasonable accommodations in education, etc.) is an important issue for each university, but at present, there is no small difference in the status of initiatives. On the other hand, due to the nature of the field that is in a transitional period, there is a limit to the accumulation of expertise, know-how, resources, etc. that can be handled by each university alone, so we believe that a scheme in which each university and other institutions work together to solve problems is effective.
The purpose of this research is to investigate and research the efforts of inter-university collaboration organizations to promote support for students with disabilities at each university.

Principal Investigator

Kyoto University Student Services Organization Associate Professor Jun Murata

(2) Research on the actual state of long-term community collaboration activities by university students and local organizations in Kyoto City and how to support them

Summary of Research

This study objectively clarifies the actual situation of long-term community collaboration activities between university students and local organizations in Kyoto City, and examines how universities and related organizations involved in these activities should provide support in the future.
Specifically, through questionnaires, we will identify student organizations (seminars and university-approved organizations) that are engaged in long-term community collaboration activities in Kyoto City, and clarify the factors and issues that led to the establishment of these organizations in the community, mainly through interviews. In addition, while learning from the knowledge of advanced experiences from all over the country, we will consider the role that universities and their affiliated organizations should play and how to effectively support university students who are engaged in ongoing community collaboration activities.

Principal Investigator

Kyoto Tachibana University, Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, Assistant Professor Masayuki Ota

4. How to apply

Please apply by Thursday, March 9, 2023 from the link below.

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research & Public Relations Division (Matsumoto)
TEL：075-353-9130 ／ FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail: shitei_kadai-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)