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Seminar on Sharing Examples of Internationalization Initiatives by Member Universities

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.

We are pleased to announce that the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) is planning to hold a member exchange seminar on the theme of “Acceptance of Students from Kyiv, Ukraine”, but at the same time, it will be positioned as a seminar to share examples of efforts for internationalization by the Consortium of Universities Kyoto member universities.

【Theme】

“Support for the acceptance of Ukrainian and Kyiv students, including governments, companies, schools, etc. ~With the voices of those who have actually evacuated~”

Currently, various companies, organizations, schools, etc. in Kyoto City are providing various forms of support to people evacuated from Ukraine, including Kyiv City. The University Consortium Kyoto and the International Student Study Kyoto Network are participating as advisory organizations in the “Ukraine-Kyiv Kyoto Citizen Support Network,” which is organized by Kyoto City, the Kyoto City International Association, and the Kyoto Kyiv Exchange Association.

On the day of the event, we are planning a roundtable discussion with one Ukrainian about his evacuation experience and representatives of various support groups. We hope that this seminar will not only lead to further promotion of support for students in Kyiv, Ukraine, etc., but will also deepen the understanding of students facing various difficulties around the world, and will be of some help as an opportunity to open up many perspectives, such as further raising the international awareness of each member.

【Target】
Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium
* Faculty and staff of international departments or faculty members who are interested in the internationalization of the university

【Date & Time】
Thursday, February 2, 2023 14:00~16:00 (tentative)


(1) Support from Kyoto City (Support Network Secretariat)

Kyoto City General Planning Bureau, International Exchange and Coexistence Promotion Office

(2) Experiences of Ukrainian evacuees

Ms. Furmanova Polina (Former Kyoto University International Student)

(3) Roundtable discussion by each support group

Kyoto University of Advanced Science (Lecturer, Research Institute) Ukraine Project Leader Michael Smith

Kyoto Minsai Japanese School (Planning & Development Department Manager) Mr. Nobuo Sumita

Hotel Kanra Kyoto (General Manager) Naoki Kondo

Kyoto City International Association, Business Division, Sigal Olena

[Implementation method]
Online (using Zoom) from the Internet environment

[Number of participants]
No upper limit

[How to apply]

Application form (click here) ）

* If the application form is not available, please contact us at the address below.

【Application Deadline】

Tuesday, January 24 until 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)

【Event Report】Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Kotokare High School Student Project

 

This time, the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department held its first face-to-face event in three years, the “Kotokare High School Student Project.”

On Saturday, October 22, a high school student and a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department met for the first time on the day of the interview *Masks are removed only when taking photos.

Outline of the event

■Date and time

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022 13:00~17:00

Achievement debriefing session: Saturday, November 19, 2022 13:00~17:00

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

■Recruitment target and number of people

About 10 first- and second-year high school students attending Kyoto City High School (if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held)

■ Participation fee: Free

About the Kotokare High School Student Project

The “Kotokare High School Student Project” is a project born from the desire of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department to provide high school students who are unable to engage in activities satisfactorily due to the coronavirus pandemic with a place where they can plan something and gain a sense of accomplishment, and to provide them with an opportunity to think about their career paths through interviews and exchanges with university students.

Participants will interview university students and clubs in Kyoto together with members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, write articles for publication on the website “Kotokare”, and present what they have learned from the interviews at the debriefing session.

This year’s interviewees and interviewees are as follows.

・Ritsumeikan University Course, Faculty of Industrial Sociology, Mr./Ms. Y

・Doshisha University Course, Doshisha Co-op Student Committee

・Kyoto University Course: Kyoto University Magic Circle KUMA

Mr./Ms. Nakatani, a first-year student at Kyoto Municipal Horikawa High School, and Mr./Ms. Watanabe, a second-year student at Kyoto Municipal Saikyo High School, participated in the Kyoto University Course.

Interview Date: Saturday, October 22

A high school student heading to Kyoto University and a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

 

On Saturday, October 22, high school students and members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department gathered at the venue, Campus Plaza Kyoto.

After everyone introduced themselves, the Kyoto University course, in which two high school students participated, took the Kyoto City Bus to the university. In the car, a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department took the lead in talking about high school studies and questions about university life, and deepened exchanges.

In addition, on this day, it was the day of the Jidai Festival, and I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of “a different Kyoto” in the procession that I could see through the window of the bus.

When I arrived at Kyoto University, it was time to start the interview. Mr./Ms. Nakatani asks questions to everyone Mr./Ms. of the Kyoto University Magical Art Research Group, and Watanabe asks new questions by expanding the topic from the answers Mr./Ms.. Although it was the first time we met, we proceeded with the interview in a coordinated play.

The articles written by the two will be published on the website “Kotokare” in December.

 

During the interview.

We had a special magic show.

November 19 (Sat) Achievement debriefing session

Mr./Ms. Watanabe makes a report using PowerPoint.

On Saturday, November 19, about a month after the interview, the participants gathered at Campus Plaza Kyoto. Each of the three courses shared what they heard and what they felt through the interviews.

Mr./Ms. Watanabe reported that he was surprised by the introduction and talk of the Kyoto University Magic Circle KUMA, and summarized the photos of the day in PowerPoint.
Mr./Ms. Watanabe uses PowerPoint to create materials even in high school. He was not afraid to report to the debriefing session surrounded by university students and secretariat staff.
The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department was amazed by the high quality of the materials and the advanced techniques for drawing the participants into the talks, sometimes with jokes.
In addition, Mr./Ms. Watanabe expressed his gratitude many times, saying, “Thank you very much for this opportunity.”

Mr./Ms. Nakatani commented, “I deepened my understanding of the university” and “I enjoyed the work of summarizing the knowledge I gained through the interview in the form of an article.”

In addition, the reports from the Ritsumeikan University Course and the Doshisha University Course also included stories that I noticed because I interviewed them from the perspective of the students, and I was able to share the new charms of the three universities.

Flipping through the “shaved head” card, a moment of tension.

After the presentation, we deepened our interaction through card games and chatting. For university students who have experienced it before, the worries that high school students currently have about studying and taking exams are all “I know, there was such a time.” Although the two high school students had a limited amount of time, they were able to get a real sense of what university life is like and what it is like to be a university student by working with university students.

The “Kotokare High School Student Project” was the first time that students were in charge of everything from planning to operation as the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department. The project members commented, “It was difficult, but I was glad that the high school students participated,” and “I want to make use of this experience to come up with a better plan,” and it was an opportunity for us to grow as a student organization.

The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department will continue to convey the “real charm of Kyoto” to junior high and high school students and prospective students nationwide through the website “Kotokare” and exchange programs.

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)

2022 Internship Program “Long-Term Project Course” Project Presentation

 

The University Consortium Kyoto Internship Program “Long-Term Project Course” is a program in which students work as a team to work on themes and issues presented by the host host for about five months from mid-June.

In the project presentations held on Saturday, November 5 on the last day of the lecture, the culmination of activities from 10 projects was reported, and the experiences of each project were shared with the entire group.

During the comment time for the review, we received enthusiastic messages from the host and the coordinator in charge, and it was a suitable time for the final lecture.

I hope that Mr./Ms. will make use of the confidence and awareness gained from this valuable project experience for the rest of their university life.

We would like to express our gratitude to all of our host hosts for their various efforts and cooperation for the growth of our students.
We would be grateful if the results of the students’ activities were meaningful to the host company.

Date & Time Saturday, November 5, 2022 13:00~17:50
project
Participating Companies
organization

Non-profit organization Creator Development Association
Limited Liability Partnership Machitoshigoto Research Institute
Day Alive Inc.
Kansai Makitori Foil Industry Co., Ltd. (KANMAKI)
Kiko Network, a non-profit organization
Insight House Inc.
Otsuki Seal Printing Co., Ltd.
Challenge Tsuneyoshi Department Store Executive Committee
Impact Hub Kyoto
Union A Inc.

 

 



 

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)

【For High School and University Teachers】”The 16th High School and University Teachers’ Exchange Meeting” February 4 (Sat) Call for Participants

The “Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting” is a place where people can share their ideas and concerns about the issues faced by both high schools and universities, deepen mutual understanding, and interact with each other to overcome their positions and work toward solutions.

We are pleased to announce that the 16th meeting will be held as follows.

* Until the 14th meeting, it was held under the name of “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting”.

The 16th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

How do students who have experienced inquiry grow in college?

How does inquiry-based learning in high school affect students entering university and choosing careers?
What kind of transformation do you see in students before and after they start and finish inquiry-based learning?

Students will deepen their learning of the results of their research based on case reports of university students who have actually gone on to university through inquiry-based learning on how inquiry-based learning has affected their own career paths, including entrance examinations.

In addition, it will be an opportunity to exchange opinions and exchange across positions with high school teachers who design inquiry-based learning, university faculty and staff involved in entrance examinations and connections, as well as university students and high school students who are engaged in inquiry-based learning.

We look forward to your active participation.

 

◆Click here for the 16th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, February 4, 2023 14:00~16:00 (Reception 13:45~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
Case Presenter A few university students who have experienced exploration
Composition
14:00~14:10 Opening Ceremony
14:10~14:50 Case Report
14:50~15:00 Coffee Break
15:00~15:50 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:50~16:00 Conclusion and Closing
* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target High school and university faculty and staff (university students and high school students attending universities in Kyoto Prefecture are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can participate in an environment where the camera and microphone can be turned on are eligible.
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.

who participate in the venue>
・ We ask for your cooperation in the following measures against new coronavirus infections.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

who participate online>
We recommend that you install the Zoom application.
・For group work, breakout sessions will be held on Zoom, so please turn on your camera and microphone to participate (please refrain from attending only the lecture).
・One week before the event, we will inform you on how to enter the Zoom room.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Friday, January 27, 2023

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 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)

【For high school and university faculty and staff】”The 15th High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting” December 17 (Sat) Call for Participants

Until the 14th edition, the Kyoto High School and University Teachers’ Exchange Meeting was held as a place for students to share ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and to interact with each other to solve problems.
From this year, the name will be changed to “a place where students can share ideas and worries about issues faced by both high schools and universities, deepen mutual understanding, transcend positions, and interact with each other to solve problems.”

As the first of these, we will hold the 15th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting as follows.

The 15th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

How do students who have experienced inquiry grow in college?

How does inquiry-based learning in high school affect students entering university and choosing careers?
What kind of transformation do you see in students before and after they start and finish inquiry-based learning?

This time, we will deepen our learning about the results of our inquiry based on case reports from university students who have actually gone on to university through inquiry-based learning on how inquiry-based learning has affected their own career paths, including entrance examinations.
In addition, high school teachers who design inquiry-based learning, university faculty and staff involved in entrance examinations and connections, and university students will be invited to interact with each other based on their respective roles, ways of being, and issues, and will be able to interact with each other on the use of their own schools for inquiry-based learning and their connections to universities.

We look forward to your active participation.

◆Click here for the 15th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, December 17, 2022 14:00~16:00 (Reception 13:45~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
Case Presenter A few university students who have experienced exploration
Composition
14:00~14:10 Opening Ceremony
14:10~14:50 Case Report
14:50~15:00 Coffee Break
15:00~15:50 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:50~16:00 Conclusion and Closing
* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target High school and university faculty and staff (university students attending universities in Kyoto Prefecture are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can participate in an environment where the camera and microphone can be turned on are eligible.
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.

who participate in the venue>
・ We ask for your cooperation in the following measures against new coronavirus infections.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

who participate online>
We recommend that you install the Zoom application.
・For group work, breakout sessions will be held on Zoom, so please turn on your camera and microphone to participate (please refrain from attending only the lecture).
・One week before the event, we will inform you on how to enter the Zoom room.

|The 16th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

The “second phase” of the same theme will be held as follows.
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023 14:00~16:00 (Reception 13:45~)
Eligibility: High school and university faculty and staff, high school and university students in Kyoto Prefecture

* In the 16th session, high school students who are currently engaged in inquiry-based learning will join us, aiming for exchanges that transcend their respective positions.
* Details are scheduled to be released in December.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 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 Students] 10/15 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office in 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 starting to study for TOEFL in order to study abroad in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, 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, October 7, but we will close as soon as the capacity is reached, so please apply as soon as possible. (Closed)

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 seminar outline → 20221015 University Consortium Kyoto TOEFL iBT Skill Up Flyer

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 15, 2022 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.
(Closed)

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 replace ■ with @.) ）

2022 Internship Program Practical Experience Exchange Meeting

2022 Internship Business and Public Course Practical Experience Exchange Meeting

Approximately 200 trainees will be divided into three groups and will give presentations on what they have learned through the practical training.
Please take a look at the experiences of the trainees at various host destinations.

Date and time

Date Time: Saturday, September 17, 2022 15:00~
Held online
*Free entry and exit

Who should attend?

・Organizations registered as recipients of internships
・University officials of students participating in the Foundation’s internship
* If you are a member of a group or university other than the above and would like to visit, please contact the secretariat below.

Inquiries

〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL.075－353－9106/ FAX.075－353－9101
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

Applications for the 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! （7/20～9/30）

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

Aiming for the enhancement of higher education and the development of local communities
~Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of University Consortiums~

Purpose of the Tournament

The restructuring of higher education and contribution to local communities through industry-academia-government collaboration, as outlined by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in its “Grand Design for Higher Education for 2040,” are the themes that “Gakuen City Hachioji” has been working on for about half a century. As universities and other institutions return to the city center and the new image of campuses due to the shift to online is being examined due to the coronavirus pandemic, we would like to review the characteristics of “suburban campuses” that are different from “urban campuses” and the value of the “University Consortium,” and make this an opportunity for people all over the country to think about the direction that the university consortium should aim for and the means to achieve it.

schedule

Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:45~19:00, Sunday , October 16, 2022 10:00~12:00

meeting place

Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe (Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Industrial Exchange Center)
(3-19-2 Myojin-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo) * 6 minutes walk from JR Hachioji Station

Participation Fee

Admission: (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) Free
Information Exchange Meeting: Free for both (General) and (Students)
* Those who wish to collect the report will need to pay 1,000 yen separately.

Co sponsored by

National University Consortium Council, University Consortium Hachioji

support

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Association of National Universities, Association of Public Universities, Association of Private Universities of Japan,
Japan Association of Private Universities, National Association of Public Junior Colleges, Japan Association of Private Junior Colleges, National Governors’ Association, Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun,
Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan Keizai Shimbun, Kyodo News, Tokyo Shimbun
Hachioji City, Hachioji City Gakuen City Cultural Fureai Foundation, Hachioji Tourism and Convention Association,
Hachioji Textile Industry Association, Tokyo Metropolitan Television Co., Ltd., J-COM Tokyo Co., Ltd. Hachioji & Hino Bureau

schedule

Click here for the schedule for Day 1 Day 2

substance

For details, please see the special website or leaflet.

Special site (Click the image below to go to the special site)

The 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

Day 1 (1st floor C/D venues)

Opening Ceremony ⏰12:30-13:00
“Sanbanji” by Hachioji Car Doll (Nishikawa Koyanagiza)
Opening Remarks ⏰13:00-13:15
Hikaru Kurosaka (Representative Secretary, National Association of University Consortiums)
Shinichiro Ito (President, University Consortium Hachioji)
Takashi Ishimori (Mayor of Hachioji)
Keynote Speech ⏰13:15-14:15
“Regional Sustainability and the Future of Universities” Hiromichi Yoshitake (President, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
Summary: After describing how important sustainable regional development is for the future of Japan and what is necessary for this purpose, I would like to confirm that the essence of a university is to “develop education and research from an international perspective while being rooted in the community,” and I would like to think together with the Mr./Ms. of the participants about what universities should do in the future and what they should do to achieve this.
⏰Break 14:15-15:30
⏰Stage 15:30-15:45
Car Doll and Student Collaboration
Summary: From the “Student’s “KOTEN” Performing Arts Hachioji Car Doll Experience Course” conducted by the Hachioji City Gakuen City Cultural Fureai Foundation, we will perform a collaborative performance of car dolls to the tune of a short song freely created by the students.
Administrative Report ⏰on Education 15:45-16:15
“Trends in Higher Education Policy” Kazuyuki Furuta (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Summary: I would like to report on recent trends in higher education policy in Japan.
⏰Symposium 16:15-17:45
“Regional Contribution and Education by the University Consortium Hachioji ~The Current Situation and Future of “Marugoto Campus Hachioji”~”
Summary: Based on the keynote speech, we will express opinions and discuss the state of universities and the development of university cities in the Hachioji region from the standpoints of industry, academia, and government.
Speakers
Yasuyuki Furumoto (Professor, Department of Tourism and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyorin University)
Tomoyuki Furuse (CEO of Cosmo Instruments Co., Ltd.)
Akira Sugihara (Director, General Manager, Planning Department, Kogakuin University)
Hiromichi Yoshitake (President, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
Ms. Motoyoko Kiuchi (Deputy Mayor of Hachioji City)
Kazuyuki Furuta (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
coordinator
Masamitsu Mochizuki (Deputy Director, Center for Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Soka University)
⏰Conclusion 17:45-17:50
Masamitsu Mochizuki (Deputy Director, Center for Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Soka University)
Information Exchange ⏰18:00-19:00
You can exchange information with consortium members who participated from all over the country. We look forward to your participation.
* Meals are not provided.
Greeting: Mr. Takashi Ishimori (Mayor of Hachioji)
Greeting: Mr. Kazuyuki Hizume (President, Fuji no Kuni Regional and University Consortium)
⏰Greeting 19:00
Greeting: Mr. Yuji Kawano (Representative Secretary, National Association of University Consortiums)

Day 1 (Room B on the 1st floor)

Poster Session ⏰10:45-15:30
In the poster session, we will introduce advanced examples and activities of consortium organizations nationwide. We are also planning to exhibit companies. Please use it as a place to collect practical efforts and various information.
・Core Time (1) (10:45-11:45)
・Core Time (2) (14:45-15:30)
Mini-presentations (14:15-14:45) Each group will introduce themselves in the poster session venue for about 1 minute.

 

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Day 2

meeting place Breakout Session ⏰10:00-12:00

Room C on the 1st floor

Subcommittee 1 “Attempts and Issues in Human Resource Development for Regional Revitalization”
(Contact: Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama)
“Regional revitalization” is being tackled by the public and private sectors. However, the results generally remain scarce. I wonder why. It has been mentioned that “human resource development” is one of the most important strategies for creating the attractiveness of the region, but it is necessary to carefully examine whether it has been realized. We will consider the possibilities and challenges of a business plan that makes full use of people, goods, money, and IT, taking advantage of the strengths of industry-academia-government collaboration, which is pioneered by Network Tama, including matters discussed by Keidanren’s subcommittee.
reporter
“Industry-Academia Collaboration in Tama” Mr. Tsutomu Usui (President, Keisai Technos Co., Ltd.)
“Energize the community with the Tachikawa Citizen Department!” Mr. Kunihiko Komachi (Former Superintendent of Education of Tachikawa City)
“Practical Knowledge and University Education: The Entire Regional Campus” Masato Masuda (Professor, Faculty of Sociology, Hosei University)
coordinator
Sukehiro Hosono (Executive Director, Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama, Professor Emeritus, Chuo University)

Room D on the 1st floor

Session 2 “Promoting Diversity in Higher Education Institutions” (Contact: Mie Higher Education Consortium)
For three years from the first year of Reiwa, we took the opportunity of commissioning the project from Mie Prefecture to plan classes and public lectures on diversity, and worked to spread the idea of promoting diversity throughout the prefecture. Classes were held on a variety of themes from faculty members of the consortium, which encompasses a wide variety of schools and faculties. In addition to reviewing the project, we will consider how inter-university collaboration should be in the university consortium and how to develop the results of the project.
Reporter Coordinator
“Higher Education Consortium Mie’s Diversity Promotion Activity Report”
Mitsugu Tanaka (Regional Revitalization Promotion Coordinator, Mie Higher Education Consortium)
reporter
“Initiatives and Education on LGBT Diversity in Universities”
Keitaro Kobayashi (Vice President, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Yokkaichi University)
“Diversity in Early Childhood Education”
Mr. Yoshiaki Tamura (Assistant to the President, Associate Professor, Ohashi Gakuen Humanitek Junior College)

3rd floor
Conference Room 1

Subcommittee 3
“Disseminating the Charm of Hachioji through Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration ~From the Business Results of the University Consortium Hachioji~”
(Contact: University Consortium Hachioji)
We will introduce the “charm of Hachioji” from the perspective of students, based on operational data and other information about the multiple industry-academia-government collaboration events (student presentations, student planning project subsidies, commercial contests) that have been held for many years and the efforts of the Hachioji City Gakuen City Culture Division with students as the main characters. Through these case studies, we will consider and discuss the ideal form of industry-academia-government collaboration centered on students and students’ awareness of the area where the university is located.
reporter
“Industry-Academia Collaboration and the Appeal of Hachioji as Seen in Student Presentations”
Hideaki Kawashima (Associate Professor, Department of International Business, Soka Women’s Junior College)
“The charm of Hachioji as seen in the Hachioji Student CM Contest”
Yumi Awano (Professor, Department of Media Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Tokyo Zokei University)
“The Role of the Hachioji City School City Culture Division”
Erika Ochiai (Hachioji City, Civic Activity Promotion Department, Gakuen City Culture Division)
coordinator
Mitsuru Iwata (Secretary General, University Consortium Hachioji)

Room B on the 1st floor

Session 4
“Urban Development through Regional Cooperation Activities~Toward the Revitalization of Kyoto’s University and Student Towns~”
In Kyoto, through collaborative projects with various local communities by universities and students, students can learn and grow in a way that cannot be obtained on campus, and we are working to revitalize Kyoto as a whole by solving the problems faced by the region. In this subcommittee, we would like to introduce initiatives, ideas, and practical examples from various perspectives, including universities, students, governments, and university consortiums, and provide an opportunity to consider their roles and prospects.
Reporter Coordinator
“Regional Collaboration through Inter-University Collaboration by University Consortiums”
Susumu Koizumi (Deputy Secretary-General, University Consortium Kyoto)
reporter
“Continuing to be ‘fun!’ is community development for university students”
Masayuki Ota (Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, Kyoto Tachibana University)
“Regional Cooperation Activities from the Perspective of Local Governments”
Mr. Masanori Nakakoji (Director, University Policy Division, Policy Office, Kyoto City Planning Bureau)
Student Learning through Community Collaboration Activities
Kiyotaka Akazawa (Associate Professor, Department of Community Design, Faculty of Sociology, Otani University)

About application

If you would like to participate in the 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, please apply here.

Application period: July 20, 2022 (Wed) 10:00 ~ September 30, 2022 (Fri) 23:59 *Extended

≫ request to everyone participating in the forum≪ please click here.

Step 1　Apply from the web

Please register your e-mail address from the “Apply” button above. Please access the “Application Form” URL sent to your registered email address, enter it according to the instructions on the screen, and receive the “Application Completion Email”.

Step 2 Payment

After completing the application procedure in Step 1, you will receive a payment slip (invoice) to your registration information by mail. Please pay the participation fee at the convenience store on time.

* The price to be paid will be used for various preparations such as printing costs, web system operation costs, communication costs, etc. Please note that we will not be able to respond to refunds for any reason.
* For convenience stores that can handle it, please see the back of the enclosed payment slip (invoice).
* Payment cannot be made at financial institutions such as banks and Japan Post Bank.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure and payment in Step 1 will not be able to participate.

Payment: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 24:00

Step 3 Receive an invitation email

Once the application is completed (after payment is completed), please receive a “Participation Certificate” sent to the registered email address.
If you do not receive an email after Thursday, October 13, please contact the council secretariat.

Step 4: On the day of the forum

On the day of the forum, please present your “participation certificate” (printed or on the reception screen of your mobile phone) at the reception.

Precautions

* If you do not set cookies in your browser to “Enabled”, you may not be able to apply.
* If you do not receive the “Participation Application Form” notification email, there is a possibility that your e-mail address may be entered incorrectly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please re-enter and resend it in the “E-mail Address Confirmation Form”.
*Please note that you cannot change the subcommittee after completing the application procedure.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure will not be able to participate.
*Keynote speakers, sympositors, coordinators, and breakout group presenters do not need to apply.

Implementation Report

Scheduled to be posted in early November

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)

【Mainly for high school teachers】”The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” October 15 (Sat) Call for Participants

The “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” is a place where people who transcend the boundaries of schools and their founders can share their ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and interact with each other to solve problems.

We are pleased to announce that the 14th meeting will be held as follows.

The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

What is the role of teachers in the time of integrated inquiry?
―How does inquiry change one’s identity as a teacher―

How should we design inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry”?
What should be the role of faculty members in inquiry?
How should inquiry-based learning be evaluated?

As the new Course of Study is fully implemented in all high schools, students will learn about the approach of inquiry and exchange opinions based on various case reports so that they can be used in curriculum design at each high school.
With the keywords of “individually optimal learning,” “companionship,” and “evaluation,” participants will share issues with each other, deepen exchanges, and think about how inquiry can change teachers’ career identities.

This is the second installment of the 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting held in July, with different presenters on the same theme.

We look forward to your active participation.

◆Click here for the 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, October 15, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
reporter Nao Takada (Teacher, Horikawa High School, Kyoto City)
Composition

13:30~13:40 Opening Ceremony
13:40~14:20 Case Report
14:20~14:30 Coffee Break
14:30~15:20 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:20~15:30 Conclusion and Closing

* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target Mainly high school teachers (graduate students who have obtained a high school teaching license are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can turn on the camera and microphone to participate in the breakout session
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.
*If you wish to participate at the venue, please keep the following points in mind.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

* For those who participate online, we will inform you on how to join Zoom around 10:00 on the day of the event.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 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)

IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar for Students and Faculty

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 4, 2022 10:00~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:45)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1
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.

substance
(planned)

10:00 ~ 10:05 Greetings from the organizer
10:05 ~ 10:45 Exam Overview, Reading Explanation, Tips
10:45 ~ 11:15 Speaking Explanation 11
:15 ~ 11:30 Break
11:30 ～ 12:05 Listening CommentaryTips
12:05 ～ 12:40 Lighting CommentaryTips
12:40 ～ 12:55　Q&A
12:55 ～ 13:00 EikenInformation on IELTS
Application Please fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
deadline Thursday, July 21, 2022 [Application has been closed.] 】
cost free

* Please note that from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infections, this event may be canceled (or postponed) even at the last minute. In the event of cancellation or change, we will contact you at the registered email address at the time of application.

(Precautions for Participants)
〇 When entering and exiting the museum, please disinfect your hands with alcohol and measure your temperature.
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher (those who live with you), or if you have symptoms such as cough or runny nose.
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have had close contact with a person with a new coronavirus infection within 14 days.
〇 We ask for your cooperation in wearing a non-woven mask.

IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar 2022


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