【11/8 (Sat.)】Information on viewing the “Project Planning Practice Course” Final Presentation (Results Presentation)

The final presentation (result presentation) of the industry-academia collaboration education program “Project Planning Practice Course” will be held on the following dates and times.
The Project Planning Practice Course is a program in which you work as a team on a theme and issue presented by the host company for about 5 months. In the final presentation on the last day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
The presentation will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto on the day of the event, and each presentation can be viewed at the venue or online.
If you are a university student who is thinking of participating in an industry-academia collaborative education program next year, or if you are a company or organization interested in accepting interns, please enjoy the culmination of the activities of each project team.

Reference: Click here for the 2024 project presentation → 2024 results presentation

Date and time Venue	Saturday, November 8, 2025, 13:30 ~ 17:50 Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall
Application	If you would like to see the viewing, please apply using the participation application form here. Application deadline: November 4 (Tue)

schedule

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

Time . .

	Summary
13：30～13：40	Progress Description
	Final Presentation Part I (3 projects)
13：40～14：00	Wine Glossary Co., Ltd
14：00～14：20	Impact Hub Kyoto
14：20～14：40	MOTHERS Inc.
14：40～14：50	break
	Final Presentation Part II (2 projects)
14：50～15：10	FP Consulting Co., Ltd
15：10～15：30	Insight House Inc.
15：30～15：40	break
15：40～16：00	Reflection on each project
16：00～16：40	Presentation of comments by students for each project
16：40～17：15	get-together
17：15～17：50	Messages from each coordinator, closing remarks, and photo shoots

Project Introduction

Acceptance	Project Overview
corporation Insight House	[Today’s Yamashina-san Project] The more you actively participate in it, the greater the gain will be the “Today’s Yamashina-san Project”. We will support you so that you can challenge yourself as much as possible depending on your motivation.
General Incorporated Association Impact Hub Kyoto	[~Hanabei Field Lab Project~] Hanaji ships Chimaki bamboo from the Gion Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is called the “source of the capital” due to its historical background. Why don’t you use the Hanaji area as a field, learn about life and how to live, and work with people from various backgrounds to create a community that develops while maintaining the environment?
corporation Wine Glossary	[Planning and operation of wine seminars by wine specialty stores] Learn about wine through the work of the luxury wine specialty store Y Rossary, and try your hand at planning a wine seminar for students. Planning, planning, execution, and flexibility are developed. By becoming familiar with wine, which is also the lingua franca of the world, you will broaden your range as a member of society in the future.
corporation MOTHERS	[Make the food court of Sanga Stadium go viral! ] vol.２】 Centered on the Sanga Stadium food court store, you will plan and operate marketing strategies for product development and restaurant operation in collaboration with Kyoto Sanga F.C. Work is meaningless if it is not fun! Here are some tips to live your life with excitement!
corporation FP Consulting	[Project to spread knowledge about well-being] In order to increase the number of participants in the “Well-being Course and Certification”, you will be asked to perform “hypothesis formulation”→ “fact confirmation through investigation”→ “challenge to practice”→ and “verification of results”. This is a project where you can experience the fun and difficulty of starting a new business.

Inquiries

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

Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Reservation Schedule for 2024

Reservations for facilities after Monday, April 1, 2024 will be
accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 .

(*The museum will be closed on Monday, April 1, 2024.) Please be careful. ）

Reservations will be accepted on a priority basis from those who visit the museum on Tuesday, March 5.

Facility reservations by phone will be accepted after the reception of visitors is completed.
Please be careful.

* Last year’s facility reservations by phone will be accepted from around 3 p.m.
* The application and payment deadline for those who use the facility on April 2~5, 2024 is longer than usual.
Please note that it will be shorter.

【Recruitment】 [For students, faculty and staff of member schools]
The 30th FD SD Forum
Recruitment of presenters for poster sessions

The 30th FD SD Forum will be held in-person on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2025. Poster sessions will also be held face-to-face.
We look forward to receiving your application.

30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Call for Speakers

subject　　
Examples of measures related to university characteristic education
* In addition to initiatives by individual member schools, inter-university collaboration, regional cooperation, and industry-government-academia collaboration are also allowed. (Partners are whether it is a member school or a non-member school.)
* Even if the initiative was announced the previous year, it is possible to reapply if the information is updated.

qualification　
Faculty and students of the Kyoto University Consortium who want to showcase their efforts to improve university education at our university
* However, faculty and staff from member schools must be representatives of the presentation. Students cannot demonstrate on their own.

List of University Alliance Kyoto member universities

location
Ryukoku University Japanese Facekan B1 Floor

re　　
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:30-14:15 (core time 13:00-14:00)

About the App

Application Deadline　　　

Thursday, December 12, 2024

How to apply
Please review the application guide below, fill out the “30th FD/SD Forum Poster Presentation Application Form” and send it as an email attachment to the Secretariat [Attn: fdf@consortium.or.jp].

30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Guide [Download]
30th FD/SD Forum Poster Presentation Application Form [Download]

Screening for the press conference
The FD/SD Forum Planning Review Committee will review the submitted “30th FD/SD Forum Poster Presentation Application Form” and notify applicants by email by Friday, December 20, 2024 whether to conduct a presentation.

If there are a large number of applicants, we may not accept them due to the number of applications that can be announced.
Additionally, there may be a limit on the number of presentations per university.

Other Notes 　

No honorarium will be paid to the host. Thank you for your understanding.
If the speaker wishes to participate in other FD/SD forum events (workshops, breakout sessions, workshops) other than the poster session, he or she must register in advance on the WEB as a regular participant.
*If you only want to participate in the poster session, you do not need to apply online.

**Reference**
An overview of the 29th FD Forum poster session is posted on the Foundation’s website.
[29th FD Forum] https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/page/51/27thFDF-poster.pdf

Enquiries

University Alliance Kyoto FD/SD Forum Secretariat
Phone: 075-353-9163 Fax: 075-353-9101
Email: fdf■consortium.or.jp (replace ■ with @)
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Recruitment】 [For students, faculty and staff of member schools]
The 30th FD SD Forum
Recruitment of presenters for poster sessions

The 30th FD SD Forum will be held in-person on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2025. Poster sessions will also be held face-to-face.
We look forward to receiving your application.

30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Call for Speakers

Topics　　
Examples of measures related to university characteristic education
* In addition to initiatives by individual member schools, inter-university cooperation, regional cooperation, and industry-government-academia cooperation are also allowed. (The partner is whether it is a member school or a non-member school.)
* Even if the initiative was announced the previous year, it is possible to reapply if the information is updated.

Eligibility　
Faculty and students of the University Consortium of Kyoto who want to demonstrate their efforts to improve university education at our university
* However, faculty and staff from member schools must be representatives of the presentation. Students cannot demonstrate on their own.

List of University Alliance Kyoto member universities

location
Ryukoku University Japanese Facekan B1 Floor

re　　
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:30-14:15 (core time 13:00-14:00)

About the app

Application Deadline　　　

Thursday, December 12, 2024

How to apply
Please review the application guide below, complete the “30th FD/SD Forum Poster Presentation Request Form” and send it as an email attachment to the Secretariat [Attn: fdf@consortium.or.jp].

Application Guide for the 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session [Download]
30th FD/SD Forum Poster Presentation Application Form [Download]

Screening for presentations
The FD/SD Forum Planning Review Committee will review the submitted “30th FD/SD Forum Poster Presentation Application” and notify applicants by email by Friday, December 20, 2024 if a presentation will be conducted.

If there are a large number of applicants, we may not accept them due to the number of applications that can be announced.
Also, the number of presentations per university may be limited.

Other Considerations 　

No remuneration will be paid to the host. Thank you for your understanding.
If the speaker wishes to participate in other FD/SD forum events (workshops, breakout sessions, workshops) other than the poster session, he or she must register in advance on the WEB as a general participant.
*If you only want to participate in the poster session, you do not need to apply online.

**Reference**
An overview of the 29th FD Forum poster session was posted on the Foundation’s website.
[29th FD Forum] https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/page/51/27thFDF-poster.pdf

Enquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD/SD Forum Secretariat
Phone: 075-353-9163 Fax: 075-353-9101
Email: fdf ■consortium.or.jp (replace ■ with @)
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【募集】【加盟校の学生・教職員対象】
第30回FD・SDフォーラム
ポスターセッションの発表者募集について

The 30th FD and SD Forum will be held in person on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2025. Poster sessions will also be held face-to-face.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Call for Presenters for the 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session

theme　　
Examples of Initiatives Related to Distinctive Education at Presenters’ Universities
* In addition to individual member school initiatives, inter-university collaboration, regional collaboration, and industry-government-academia collaboration are also permitted. (The partner is regardless of whether it is a member school or a non-member school.)
* Even if the initiative was announced in the previous year, it is possible to reapply if the information is updated.

Eligibility　
Faculty, staff, and students of the University Consortium Kyoto who wish to present their efforts to improve university education at their own schools
* However, the faculty and staff of the member school must be the representative of the presentation. Students cannot present on their own.

List of University Consortium Kyoto Member Universities

Location
Ryukoku University, Japanese Facekan, B1 Floor

Re　　
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:30-14:15 (Core time 13:00-14:00)

About application

Application Deadline　　　

Thursday, December 12, 2024

How to apply
Please check the application guidelines below, fill out the “30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form”, and send it to the secretariat [To: fdf@consortium.or.jp] by e-mail attachment.

The 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Guidelines [Download]
The 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Form [Download]

Screening of Presentations
The FD/SD Forum Planning Review Committee will review the submitted “Application Form for the 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation” and notify the applicant by e-mail by Friday, December 20, 2024 whether or not to make a presentation.

If there are a large number of applicants, we may not accept them due to the number of applications that can be announced.
In addition, the number of presentations per university may be limited.

Other precautions 　

No honorarium will be paid to the presenter. Thank you for your understanding.
If a presenter wishes to participate in other FD/SD Forum programs (symposiums, breakout sessions, workshops) other than the poster session, he or she must register in advance on the WEB in the same way as general participants.
*If you wish to participate only in the poster session, you do not need to apply online.

**Reference**
An overview of the 29th FD Forum Poster Session is posted on the Foundation’s website.
[The 29th FD Forum] https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/page/51/27thFDF-poster.pdf

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD/SD Forum Secretariat
TEL：075-353-9163　　FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail: fdf■consortium.or.jp (replace ■ with @)
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Japan Students × International Students】FY2025 2nd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program Toei Taizuma Movie Village Tenryuji Special Visit

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
Deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto
We will carry out the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The second is a mystery-solving team building at Toei Taizuma Movie Village and a special visit to Tenryuji Temple.
We are looking for Japan and international students to participate, so please apply.

1 Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:15 Gathering, disbanding around 13:15
2 Contents and itinerary:

8:15 Meet at Kyoto Station (in front of Avanti)
9:00 Toei Taizuma Movie Village “Mystery Solving Team Building”
　　11:15 Tenryuji Temple 《Special Visitation + Lunch》 → Around 13:15 Disband

3 Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation.
4 Capacity: 40 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
5 Target: Member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto or International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending (universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.)
・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
・List of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools
6 How to apply: Click here for the application pageor apply from the QR code in the flyer
7 Application deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 23:59

flyer

【Report】The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is held as a place to exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium, with the aim of contributing to the development of higher education, and this year marks its 22nd anniversary.

The forum, held on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025, was held for the first time in Hyogo Prefecture with the main theme of “Toward the development of new human resources who will open up a radically changing future society: Inter-university collaboration and industry-government-academia collaboration that thinks in an unchanging way.”
A total of 373 participants gathered at the Kobe Gakuin University Port Island 1 Campus from all over the country, including university faculty and staff, university consortium officials, and government and corporate officials.

▼ Venue: Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

[Saturday, August 30]

▼Opening Remarks University Consortium Hyogo Kobe Chairman Yasutoshi Mori (President, Kwansei Gakuin University)	▼Student Stage (Myanmar Dance)

▼Student Stage (Erhu performance)	▼Student Stage (Quran chanting)

At the symposium, presentations were made by the speakers on the theme of “Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Co-Creation ~The Possibility of Consortia in the Period of Social Change~”, followed by lively discussions.

≪ Symposium≫
Toshiya Yoshimi (Professor, Faculty of Tourism and Community Planning, Kokugakuin University, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo)
Koji Okada (President CEO, Japan Technology Solution Co., Ltd.)
Masumi Shimafuji (Representative Director, X-R John Co., Ltd.)
Mr. Masaaki Honjo (General Manager, Office Department, Student Activity Support Organization, Kwansei Gakuin University)

≪ moderator≫
Atsushi Hamana (Director, University Consortium Hyogo Kobe, President, Kansai International University)

▼ Symposium

In addition, active exchanges between participants were seen at the poster session exhibited by 11 university consortiums, panel exhibitions at 23 booths at 15 university consortium Hyogo Kobe member schools, and information exchange meetings.

▼ Poster session and panel exhibition

▼ Information exchange meeting

[August 31 (Sun)]

On the second day of the forum, subcommittees were held for each of the three themes: “International Students,” “Recurrent Education,” and “Support for Disaster-stricken Areas by Young People.” In each subcommittee, in addition to reporting on practical cases related to the theme, participants and reporters actively exchanged opinions and shared information.

1st Subcommittee> University Consortium Kyoto
“Promoting the Attraction of International Students in All Industries, Academia, and Government in Kyoto -Toward the Retention of International Students-“

2nd Subcommittee> Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki
“The Future of Recurrent Education through Co-creation
-How to build a place where we can learn together and create a community together-“

3rd Subcommittee> University Consortium Hyogo Kobe
[TKK3 University Collaboration Project 15th Year Project] 30 Years Since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
“Thinking as a young person: the power of supporting disaster-stricken areas and passing on the story”

▼ 1st Session (University Consortium Kyoto)	▼ Session 2 (Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki)

▼ Session 3 (University Consortium Hyogo Kobe)

Through the symposium and case reports and exchange of opinions at the subcommittees at this forum, it was a place to rethink the role that university consortiums should play.

Thank you very much for your participation.

The next 23rd Forum will be held in Hiroshima City in collaboration with Education Network China.

The event will be held for two days, September 10 (Thursday) and 11 (Friday), 2026, and the venue is scheduled to be Hiroshima Institute of Technology Itsukaichi Campus.

Details will be announced on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto as soon as they are decided.

We look forward to your participation.

◆Click here for more information about the National Association of University Consortiums.

*Closed [For Kyoto students, faculty and staff] 9/20 (Sat) 10/25 (Sat) “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)” Recruitment of participants

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students and faculty members of member schools.

In this seminar, you will be taught by an IELTS expert who will aim for a score of 6.0 or higher in each of the writing and speaking sections, and learn about question tendencies, scoring criteria and specific learning methods. We will also provide basic information such as the overall structure of the test and how to study effectively.

Writing and speaking will be held on separate dates, so please join us according to your convenience. You can also participate on both days.

IELTS is an English language test that is accredited 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, and work in English-speaking countries.

Those who are considering taking IELTS for future study abroad,
Those who have experience taking the IELTS test and are aiming to further improve their scores,
Faculty and staff involved in international exchange,
Teachers from member schools who want to use it as a hint for English classes,
Please actively participate.

Date Time	The schedule will be divided according to the theme. You can also participate on both days. ・*1st [Speaking] Saturday~~, September 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m~~. Finished ・2nd [Lighting Edition] October ~~25, 2025 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m~~. Finished*
Embodiment	Online (Zoom) *Please prepare an internet environment and a computer and participate from a convenient location. You can participate with your microphone and camera turned off.
Target	Students or faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto ・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
Occupancy	50 people each time *Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
Expenses	free
Lecturer	Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert Ms. Tomoko Ichikawa, Head of IDP Education Japan Japan
Contents	All lectures will be conducted in Japanese. Common Programs How to study IELTS (30 minutes) The content is different each time. The structure of the entire test, how to make an effective study plan for each skill, recommended teaching materials, etc. Program by date ・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025 Speaking style based on evaluation criteria, responding to frequently occurring topics, and practicing mock responses ・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025 Structure and logical development of Tasks 1 and 2, how to come up with ideas, and how to improve according to the scoring criteria
How to apply	Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter your information at the link, and press “Register”. You will receive the URL of the seminar to the email address you entered.
Application Deadline	・1st [Speaking] Saturday~~, September 20, 2025 9:00 a.m~~. Ended ・2nd [Writing Edition] ~~Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 a.m~~. Ended**

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto
[Cooperation] IDP Education Japan LLC

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

【To registered organizations / university officials】Information on practical training experience exchange meeting / externship (work experience) course

The trainees are divided into three groups and give presentations about the training.
Please take a look at the experiences of the trainees at various host destinations.

Date and time

Date and time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 15:00~
Online
*Free entry and exit

Who should attend?

・Registered organizations of the Foundation’s Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program
・University officials who participate in the Foundation’s Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program
*If you are from a group other than the above or a university-related person and would like to visit, please contact the following secretariat.

How to apply

We will inform everyone involved by email.
*If you are from a group other than the above or a university-related person and would like to visit, please contact the following secretariat.

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
Mail intern@consortium.or.jp
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)

Applications for the second semester of FY2025 for credit compatibility will begin on August 29

Applications for the 2025 second semester credit transfer course will begin on August 29 (Friday).

〇 Credit transfer courses are available on the credit transfer and Kyoto College portal site.
Please check the following URL for details and details.

https://tg-kyoto.consortium.or.jp/

*The course registration (application) period varies depending on the university you belong to. Please be sure to apply within the period specified by your university.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00