Notice of Termination of Service of “Kyoto Anywhere Internet (KYOTO Wi-Fi)”

Due to changes in the environment surrounding mobile communications in recent years, the use of mobile communications has decreased significantly.

As of August 31, Reiwa 7, the “KYOTO Wi-Fi” service will be discontinued.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. 

 

We have concluded a partnership agreement with the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the National Council of University Consortiums, and the University Consortium Kyoto announced the “Agreement on Collaboration between the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the National Council of University Consortiums, and the University Consortium Kyoto with the aim of contributing to the promotion of culture and the arts and regional revitalization in Japan.”was concluded.

The signing ceremony was held at the Agency for Cultural Affairs (Kyoto Government Building) and was signed by Shunichi Tokura, Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and Katsuhiro Ohara, President of Doshisha University, Representative Secretary of the National University Consortium Council and President of the University Consortium Kyoto.

 

The 2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program will be free of charge!

In 2025, in collaboration with Kyoto City, the course is now free!
It was an easy program for students to participate in.
Please take this opportunity to consider joining the program.

* Until now, the proviso has described the possibility of incurring tuition fees, but since Kyoto City’s FY2025 budget has been enacted, “free tuition” has been confirmed.

For more information, please come to the program information session.
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4/12 (Sat) 18:00~ Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Briefing and Consultation (for all courses)
★ Online Venue ★: Free Entry and Exit
■ Outline and Participation Application (Pre-registration required)
https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/post-157834/


4/17 (Thu) 18:00~ Project Planning Practical Course Briefing Session and Consultation
★ Online Venue ★: Free Entry and Exit
■ Outline and Participation Application (Pre-registration required)
https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/post-157847/

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Notice of recruitment for Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”

1. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto are implementing the “University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project (nicknamed the Gakumachi Collaboration Project)” to support the efforts by granting support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto through “collaboration” between universities, students, and local communities.
This year marks the 21st year of the program, which has been implemented since the 16th academic year, with the aim of developing human resources by securing practical education and research opportunities for universities, and for local communities, solving local issues and revitalizing them through the knowledge of the university and the vitality of students.


Reiwa 6th Academic Town Collaboration Project Application Guidelines

2. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) of students from a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college, with the majority of members being students and the representative being a student. If the program consists of students from more than one university, the majority of the students are students from a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college.                                                  * University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also possible), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

3. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

【Requirements】
(1) Projects in which organizations and groups collaborate and collaborate with local communities (residents’ organizations, civic activity groups, businesses, etc., mainly in the Kyoto city area) and in which students take the initiative in their activities.                                                                                    

* For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.                                                        * Collaborative and collaborative projects are activities that collaborate with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in and support the movements of local organizations.                                                                   * Administrative agencies may be included as collaborators, but cooperation with administrative agencies alone is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academic, cultural, artistic or sports, environmental conservation,
Surveys and research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / 10-15 cases

* At the results report meeting scheduled to be held in March of Reiwa 7, the implementing organization (1 organization) recognized as the most excellent will be commended (certificates, trophies, and activity incentives of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

5. About the application

(1) Application period

Reiwa April 2 (Tue) ~ May 31 (Fri) 13:00
* Documents can only be submitted as data, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 6 Business recruitment briefing session * Held online

Date: (1) Saturday, April 20, Reiwa 6, 14:00〜
(2) Thursday, May 9, Reiwa 6, 18:00〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

             

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

< You can download the application form from the link below>
Reiwa 6 Recruitment Guidelines
Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” application form (Microsoft Word)
Example of application entry

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of the business? Write down your purpose and local needs.
The group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices in step 1 should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
“It’s an event involving the elderly, but should I take measures against infectious diseases?”, “I want to set up an internet environment, but can I use the support money?” If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. Consultations are also available by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

 

Step 4 Submission of application documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page during the application period, and (2) submit it together with reference data (if available) from the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference data (up to about 10 pages in A4 size) Please submit it as a PDF. * Only if there is one
* Submission of paper media is not required for both (1) and (2).

 

6. Main Schedule for the Future

Primary screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June of Reiwa 6
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 30, Reiwa 6 * Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July of Reiwa 6
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July of Reiwa 6 * A certificate will be issued by Kyoto City for the certified project.
Interim report: Mid~end of October 6th year of Reiwa * Submission of documents
Final report: March 7, Reiwa * Submission of documents
Report: Mid ~ end of March 7th year of Reiwa

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

Messages from 2024 program graduates have been uploaded!

Approximately 140 students will participate in the program in 2024.
Messages for students were sent from the graduates of each course.

“How did you decide to participate?” and “How did you actually feel when you participated?” ・・・
For those of you who are considering joining the program, we have posted content that will encourage you.

Please take a look at the experiences of our seniors!

Click here for ▶ a message from a senior


The 2025 “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program” will start! There are many attractive training destinations, so please use the “Internship Search Site” to find the company or organization you are interested in.
In addition to the schedule of program briefings and online applications, procedures for participating in the program will be posted on the portal site at any time.
Why don’t you imagine yourself as a “member of society” from the time you are a student by experiencing “working”?
We look forward to your participation!

Click here to apply ▶ for the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program 2025 Program Information Session

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Internship destination has been released!

Practice site search site OPEN!

Practical training information of companies and organizations registered for the 2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (about 140) has been released!

This year, about 140 attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, and government offices, including the Kyoto area, are preparing to accept students in anticipation of their growth.

From the top page of the portal site, “Internship Search Site”, search for a lot of information on companies and organizations, and find the training site you are interested in!
In addition to the contents of the training and the expected period of acceptance, the appeal points of the training and messages from the person in charge are also posted.

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Portal Site

★ “How to use the training site search site”

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)

We will hold a report meeting on the results of the Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”! !!

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project (University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project)” in the Reiwa 6 to support efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration between universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 12 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and present the results of their efforts.
Why don’t you find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the local community and hints for regional revitalization from the reports of accredited projects by students, such as regional development through the inheritance of local customs and culture?

Click here for an overview of the projects of the selected organizations ↓↓↓
Reiwa 6th Academic Town Collaboration Project Selected Organizations 

 

Reiwa 6th year “Learning Town Collaboration Project” results report meeting

Date & Time Thursday, March 20, Reiwa 7 11:00~17:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

11:00~ Opening session, presentation of results by Reiwa 6 selected organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions) 12 projects
15:30~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is limited to selected organizations)
16:25~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
17:00 Closing (tentative)


* Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓
 Reiwa 6th Academic Town Collaboration Project Achievement Report Meeting Report Meeting Schedule  

 

Participation

・Application required
Please apply using the “Apply here” form below.

Participation Fee free


●Click here for information leaflets
Achievement Report Meeting Flyer  

●Click here for details on the contents of the Gakumachi Collaboration Project
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi

 

We are accepting applications for participation during the period of March 4 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Wed) in the 7th year of Reiwa.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
 

 

Inquiries and applications

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

Bidding and Open Call for Proposals (International Student Study Kyoto Network, 2025 Kyoto Study Abroad Comprehensive Portal Site Operation Project)

International Student Study Kyoto Network

【Operation of the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site and Social Media Management

Proposal Guidelines]

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) aims to widely disseminate the appeal of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” and services for international students in Kyoto both domestically and internationally, to support the attraction of more international students, and to make it easier for international students studying in Kyoto to obtain information on support services. We operate a portal site and manage social media.

Therefore, we are looking for contractors for this project in FY2025, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you would like to participate, please prepare a plan proposal and quotation according to the following guidelines and submit it by the deadline.

*This project will be carried out as a preparatory act for the FY2025 project before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced if the budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network.

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Guidelines: 2025 Study Kyoto Portal Site Proposal Application Guidelines (PDF)

< Contact>
University Consortium Kyoto
International Affairs Department, International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Yokoyama and Kusano)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9164
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)