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University Consortium Kyoto 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the University Consortium Kyoto has developed diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close collaboration with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, the business community, and local governments as the first university consortium organization in Japan and a platform for university and regional collaboration. Currently, we are diligently promoting our business based on the Fifth Stage Plan, which is a five-year medium-term plan from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented in FY2023 by each business division. We will also provide an overview of the Sixth Stage Plan, which will begin in fiscal 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

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

3. Contents

(1) FY2023 Project Implementation Report at the University Consortium Kyoto
(2) Outline of the University Consortium Kyoto Stage Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q&A

4. How to apply

Please apply by Friday, March 8, 2024 from the link below.
　

 

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research & Public Relations Division (Kawai)
TEL: 075-353-9130 / FAX: 075-353-9101
 E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
　　

【Recruiting Accepting Companies!】 AY2025 Internship & Work Experience Program for International Students



International Student Study Kyoto Network(Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) conducts the “Internship and Work Experience Program for International Students” with the aim of helping international students learn about the appeal of working at a company in Kyoto and to find employment and settle in Kyoto.

We are looking for host companies and organizations that can accept international students in this program. Companies and organizations that are already working to recruit international students, as well as companies and organizations that are considering hiring international students for the future, are encouraged to consider participating in this program.

[Point! ] 】
● By accepting international students…
・Having diverse human resources in the workplace will lead to the revitalization of the company.
・This will lead to the accumulation of experience in accepting foreign employees.
・It will lead to PR to international students.
●In FY2025, we will review the program number of days requirements (2 days ~) to accommodate a wider variety of program contents.
●If you are already planning to implement your company’s work experience program, there is no problem in setting up a participation slot for international students in your existing program.
●In June, we will set up a place for interaction between the host company or organization and the participating international students, and the management and the international students will be selected and matched through interviews, and at that time, the acceptance or rejection will be judged and the host students will be decided.
●Before the program, we will provide pre-training for international students on business etiquette and compliance.

【Eligibility】
Companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

[Details]
Please refer to the “Application Summary” (PDF: 363KB).

【Application】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” and fill in the necessary information from the application form before applying.

2024 Internship Program Report for International Students (PDF: 1MB You can check the attributes of participating international students)

 

【Inquiry】
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Kawachi)
TEL: 075-353-9164　 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp　※Please change “◆” to @.

 

 

 

Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Reservation Schedule for 2025


・Facility reservations for April, May, and June 2025 will be available from Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
　We will accept it.
　* In the case of application at the university fee, it will be accepted for April ~ September.
At the time of this reservation, faculty and staff ID card or certificate of enrollment (valid until the day of use)
Please present it.
If you have not been issued a faculty ID card before the new academic year, you will be required to contact the university where you are enrolled.
Please present proof of employment.
If you cannot confirm your faculty and staff ID, the university fee will not be applied.
It will be charged at the general rate. (For April ~ June reception)
For more information on the application of university fees,
Please refer to “Application of University Fees for the Use of Campus Plaza Kyoto“.

　　　 Reservations will be accepted on a priority basis from those who visit the museum on Tuesday, March 4.
　　　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.

・ 2025Availability since April of the year is as follows:
It will be open to the public on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9 a.m.
　　　 In addition, priority is given to the use of credit transfer classes and university open lectures.
　　　Availability fluctuates daily, so please check the situation from time to time.

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Project for Companies and Organizations: 2/14 (Fri) “Internship Program Study Group”

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

In this study group, we will share specific practical training cases and exchange opinions on acceptance.
We hope that this will help you build a better training program and reduce your anxiety.
The purpose of this study group is also to deepen the connection between host companies and between host companies and university career managers.

If you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting trainees or participating in this workshop, please feel free to contact the secretariat.
1. Date and time
Date & Time: Friday, February 14, 2025 15:00~17:00
Venue: Online (Zoom)

2. Program content (tentative)
(1) Outline and acceptance of industry-academia collaborative education programs
(2) Group discussion
【Theme】
– What was important in planning the training program?
・ Benefits of acceptance (good effect)
・ What did not go well in acceptance (issues)
・ Other impressions of acceptance, etc.
(3) Conclusion
*Reference: Pamphlet for host recipients

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education 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)

【The 20th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto】Announcement of Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto, which was held on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

 

The 20th Policy Research Conference from Kyoto Winners

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★ University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award

Presentation Title: A New Public Comment Using Text Mining: A Policy Tool for Deciphering Context

〔Team Name〕Doshisha University Noda Seminar Group A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Noda Seminar Group A

★ Japan Society for Public Policy Award

〔Presentation Title〕Elimination of Abandoned Farmland, Importance of Field Development, and Incorporation: Creating a “Sustainable Local Community” Using the Ukawa Area of Kyotango City as a Case Study

〔Team Name〕Imazato Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University (Ryukoku University)

Imazato Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University

★ Award of Excellence

Title: Dark Tourism in Kamagasaki: Through Interviews with Tourists and Local Residents

〔Team Name〕Makihiro Aoki (Ritsumeikan University)

Makihiro Aoki

〔Presentation Title〕Practical Research for Raising Interest in Politics among University Students: A Case Study of the Youth Festival in Fukuchiyama

〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar

Presentation Title: Inheritance of Civic Culture through “Human Digitality”

Kazama Seminar Digital Archive Group (Doshisha University)

Kazama Seminar Digital Archive Group

〔Presentation Title〕Proposal for a Matchmaking Platform for Urban × Students: Strengthening Cooperation between Community Development Circles and Local Organizations

〔Team Name〕Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Kazama Seminar, Regional Platform Group (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Kazama Seminar, Regional Platform Group

〔Presentation Title〕Proposal for the Introduction of Menstrual Passports for Junior and Senior High School Students: Toward the Realization of a Menstrual Leave System in Educational Institutions

〔Team Name〕Kawaguchi Seminar Group 1 (Doshisha University)

Kawaguchi Seminar Group 1

〔Presentation Title〕Proposal of “Regional Co-Creation MM” to Promote the Use of Public Transportation: Initiatives in the Fukuzumi District of Tamba Sasayama City

〔Team Name〕Otani University Nomura Seminar MM Team (Otani University)

Otani University Nomura Seminar MM Team

〔Presentation Title〕Comprehensive Strategy for 100% Dissemination of My Number Cards

Noda Seminar Group B (Doshisha University)

Noda Seminar Group B

Title: Increasing the Youth Population: What are the Events Affecting the Youth Population from Shiga, Osaka, and Kyoto?

Happiness Project (Ryukoku University)

Happiness Plan

〔Presentation Title〕Current Status and Issues of Food Loss and Loss from Data

Econavi (Ryukoku University)

EcoNavi

〔Presentation Title〕Diversity of Certified Childcare Centers and Childcare: Interviews with Licensed Childcare Center Users

〔Team Name〕Kyoto Sangyo University Matsunami Seminar C Team (Kyoto Sangyo University)

Kyoto Sangyo University Matsunami Seminar C Team

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Iwamatsu Tourism Team (Kyoto Prefectural University)

〔Team Name〕Team Good Youth (Ryukoku University)

〔Team Name〕Kyoto Sangyo University, Faculty of Law, Burning Seminar Group E (Kyoto Sangyo University)

〔Team Name〕Ryukoku University Fukao Seminar Woodworking Fuku Project (Ryukoku University)

〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University, Faculty of Regional Management, Otani Seminar KFC Group (Fukuchiyama Public University)

〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University 2nd year Sugioka Seminar (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Ishihara Seminar Regional Disaster Prevention Project (Ryukoku University)

Happiness Project (Ryukoku University)

〔Team Name〕Kazuba Kaneda (Ritsumeikan University)

〔Team Name〕Yoshio Kubota Laboratory, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefectural University (Kyoto Prefectural University)

 

Congratulations to all the winners!

The state of the event on the day of the competition and the PowerPoint materials of the winners will be posted on the following page at a later date.

 

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference

【Event Report】The 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, which aims to exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium in order to contribute to the development of higher education.

This year’s event was held in Kyoto for the first time in 11 years, and was held in two locations, Kyoto City University of Arts and Campus Plaza Kyoto, which moved to the eastern area of Kyoto Station in October 2023, and was attended by 277 university faculty members and educators from all over Japan.

 

▼ Kyoto City University of Arts　

 

With the main theme of “Development of Inter-University Collaboration and Regional Cooperation Utilizing Regional Characteristics,” the event was an opportunity to reconsider the role that university consortiums should play through keynote speeches, symposiums, case reports and exchanges of opinions in breakout sessions.

[Saturday, September 7]

▼ National Association of University Consortiums
Greetings from Katsuhiro Ohara

▼Greetings from Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui

▼Greetings from Deputy Governor of Kyoto Prefecture Hiroki Furukawa

 ▼ Flute quartet by students of Kyoto City University of Arts

 

“Utilizing the resources of the region to create higher education in a new era”
~Exchange and Collaboration in Kyoto Based on Culture and Art~”

≪ Speakers≫
Mr. Oussouby Sako (Director, Information Center, Kyoto Seika University)

▼ Keynote Speaker Mr. Oussouby Sako ▼ Keynote Speech

 

“Future Cultural Policy and Inter-University and Inter-Regional Collaboration Based on Trends in Higher Education”

≪ Speakers≫
Mr. Jugo Imaizumi (Deputy Director, Agency for Cultural Affairs)

▼ Keynote Speaker Jugo Imaizumi▼ Keynote Speech

 

Symposium

“Expectations for University Consortiums Taking Advantage of Regional Characteristics”

≪ Coordinator≫
Yuji Kawano (President of the Elisabeth College of Music, Representative Secretary of the National Council of University Consortiums)
≪ Symposist≫
Ms. Yoko Matsubara (Vice President, Ritsumeikan Educational Corporation)
Mr. Senyoshi Ikebo (Vice President, Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives)
Hitoshi Miki (Life is Tech Co., Ltd., Former Director of Policy Department, Kyoto City University)

▼ Symposium　

 

At the poster session booth exhibited by 14 organizations and the information exchange meeting held at Hotel Granvia Kyoto, there was a lively exchange among the participants.

▼ Poster session　

　　　

▼ Information exchange meeting　

Kyoto Student Festival “Kyo Flame Sodefure!”

 

[Sunday, September 8]

On the second day of the forum, four subcommittees were held on various themes related to universities and consortiums, and practical case reports and exchanges of opinions with participants were held.

University Consortium Kyoto
“Development and Management of PBL Courses in Collaboration between Universities and World Heritage Sites”

Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki
“Co-creation of learning and growth in high school and university in the future
―Exploring a new high school-university collaboration that transcends consortiums―”

Non-profit organization University Consortium Osaka
“Development of wide-area credit transfer by a university consortium
―Toward the realization of high-quality learning that makes the most of the characteristics of the region―”

Non-Profit Organization University Consortium Osaka
“The Future of Student Volunteer Activities Drawn by Students: Thinking about Sustainable Volunteer Activities”

 

▼ Subcommittee 1
(University Consortium Kyoto)		▼ Subcommittee 2
(Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki)
▼ Session 3
(University Consortium Osaka)		▼ Subcommittee 4
(University Consortium Osaka)

 

Thank you very much for your participation.

The next 22nd forum will be co-hosted by the University Consortium Hyogo Kobe and will be held in late August 2025 at Kobe Gakuin University’s Port Island Campus 1 (Kobe City).

Details will be announced on the website as soon as they are decided.

We look forward to your participation.

 

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

FY2024 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Project Planning Practical Course “Project Report” has been released.

 

Project Planning Practical Course “Project Report” has been released.
* Project Planning Practical Course: A course in which projects presented by companies and non-profit organizations are executed from June to November. Through the project, we aim to look at the real world from various angles, acquire the ability to grasp the current situation, discover issues, and solve those problems.

FY2024 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practical Course”
List of Trainees and Projects

send out the
Practice Destination NameProject Name
Specified Non-Profit Organization Kiko Network Surveys and Information Dissemination for the Realization of a Decarbonized Society and 100% Renewable Energy
Insight House Kyono Yamashina-san Project
Otsuki Seal Printing Co., Ltd. Let’s learn the power of “making” × “taking”!
Kansai Makitori Foil Industry Co., Ltd. (KANMAKI) Rediscovery Label Interesting New Product Seal Development
General Incorporated Association Impact Hub Kyoto~Hanashi Field Lab Project~
Let’sfree employment information magazine “Grandpa and Auntie” for young people to students who are worried!
Planning and operation of wine seminars by Wine Grocery Wine Specialty Stores
Buzz the food court of MOTHERS Sanga Stadium Co., Ltd.!

 


Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education 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)

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program): Flyer for Students

The 2025 edition of the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly the Internship Program) has been completed.
Please take a look.
* Click the image to download the PDF data.

 

The Inter-Industry Collaborative Education Program (formerly the Internship Program) of the University Consortium Kyoto is an educational program that allows students to acquire an understanding of the real world, social skills, and a sense of vocation through systematized “real experiences” of lectures + practical training.

The 2025 industry-academia collaborative education program will start with the opening of the training site search site (March 1)!
The voices of seniors who participated last year will be uploaded to the portal site one after another, so please look forward to it.

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Portal Site


Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education 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)

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】We have started accepting registrations for host companies and organizations in FY2025

Registration of trainees

We have started accepting registrations for the 2025 University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program.
If you are a company or organization that would like to cooperate, please register from “My Page” below.
The password is changed every year.
Please check the e-mail provided by the secretariat.

If you are a new company or organization that is thinking of accepting us, please feel free to contact us using the contact information below.
Many of the companies and organizations that have accepted students have been satisfied with their programs every year, such as “the atmosphere in the company has changed” and “the awareness of employees has changed,” so we hope that you will consider registering for this program.

Portal Site “For Companies and Organizations”

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education 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)

【Start of acceptance】Seminar on sharing examples of internationalization efforts by member universities ~Activities of overseas offices with full-time staff and trends in studying in Japan in Vietnam~

The Kyoto International Business Department, a consortium of universities, promotes the globalization of faculty and staff at member universities and shares examples of internationalization initiatives.

As part of this effort, we are pleased to announce that we have decided to hold the following seminar with the cooperation of the Ritsumeikan University ASEAN Office.

This is a project to share examples of internationalization efforts at universities among member universities, and to promote internationalization of universities and raise international awareness. Please feel free to join us.

 

【Theme】

Seminar on sharing examples of internationalization efforts by member universities

~Activities of Overseas Offices with Full-Time Staff and Trends in Studying in Japan in Vietnam~

 

・Initiatives of overseas bases such as ASEAN offices

(Training for local staff, significance of full-time staff stationing, etc.)

・Trends in studying in Japan in Vietnam

* After the seminar, we will set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards.

【Target】

Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium

(Companies and students are also welcome to participate.)

 

【Date & Time】
Thursday, January 16, 2025 15:30~17:00 [Reception 15:15~]

 

[Place]
Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th floor, Lecture Room 4 (face-to-face)

 

【Speakers and Agenda Providers】

Ritsumeikan School Corporation General Planning Department, General Planning Division

ASEAN Office (Hanoi) and India Office (Delhi)

Director: Shuhei Wakayama

 

[Number of participants]
50 people (Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached)

 

【Application】
Please apply from the following URL.

https://forms.gle/ZgbhBaC12AWLJ3ME9

 

【Application Deadline】
Until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025

 

As an opportunity to further raise the international awareness of each member and open up many perspectives

We hope it will be of some help to you, so please join us.

 


University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164
E-mail:kokusai@consortium.or.jp