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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

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(*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.

[Event Report] About the 23rd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is celebrating its 23rd edition this year with the aim of exchanging information on the initiatives and research achievements of each university consortium, aiming to contribute to the advancement of higher education.
　
With the main theme of “Future Collaboration of Higher Education Institutions Supporting the Region”—Thinking Together About the Future of the Consortium—This forum, held in Hiroshima Prefecture, attracted 181 participants from across Japan, including university faculty, consortium representatives, and government and business representatives. On the second day, 90 people attended the breakout sessions.
Opinions were exchanged on the future vision and challenges of collaboration supporting the region, with lively discussions developed throughout.

[Thursday, September 10]

▼ Hiroshima Institute of Technology Itsukaichi Campus Nexus21

▼ Education Network Chugoku
Representative Director
Greetings from Yasushi Nagasaka

 

〈Keynote Speech〉
Co-creating the “sum of knowledge” and “access to knowledge”
– Expectations for University Consortiums in the Post-‘Knowledge Sum Report’ –

≪ Speaker≫
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

Omori
▼ Keynote Speaker: Akio　▼ Scenes from the Keynote Speech

 

〈Symposium〉
“Considering the Future of University Collaboration Consortiums”

≪ moderator≫
Yasushi Nagasaka (President of Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Representative Director of Education Network Chugoku (General Incorporated Association)
≪ Symposium ≫
Mr. Atsushi Hamana (Chairman and Director of Hamana Yamate Gakuin Educational Foundation, President of Kansai University of International Affairs)
Takahiro Hisashi (Professor Emeritus, University)
Takeshi Mariko (Director, Regional University Promotion Office, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

▼ Symposium　

 

During the poster sessions with 16 organizations, participants asked many questions about their respective initiatives, and the networking event saw active interaction between exhibitors and participants.　　　

▼ Scenes from the poster session

▼ Scenes from the networking event

[Friday, September 11]

▼ Elisabeth College of Music, Noboricho Campus

 

〈Subcommittee〉

“Re-examining the Purpose of University Consortiums”
– Considering Future Vision and Decision-Making Principles Amid Changing Regional and University Environments –

≪ Coordinator≫
Satoko Nishimoto (Chairperson, Steering Committee, National University Consortium Council)

▼ Subcommittee Coordinator
Satoko Nishimoto		 ▼ Scenes from the breakout session

 

We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation and support from all faculty and staff and members of each consortium,
Thank you very much.

Regarding next year’s forum, in order to further enhance its content, the event will be temporarily postponed,
We have decided to take a ‘preparation and consideration period’ in preparation for the 2028 event.

Details will be announced sequentially on the official University Consortium Kyoto website as soon as decisions are made.
We will be coming, so we hope you will look forward to it.

We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and look forward to the day we can meet again with smiles.
We are truly looking forward to it.
We look forward to your continued support
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◆Click here for more information about the National Association of University Consortiums.

[Held on Saturday, November 7] ‘Project Planning Practice Course’: Notice for Attending the Final Presentation (Results Presentation)

The final presentation (results presentation) of the industry-academia collaborative education program “Project Planning and Practical Course” will be held at the following date and time.
The “Project Planning Practice Course” is a program where teams work together over approximately five months on themes and challenges presented by the host company. On the final day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
On the day of the event, the presentations will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto, and you can watch each presentation either in-person or online.
If you are a university student considering participating in the industry-academia collaborative education program next year, or if you are a company or organization interested in accepting interns, please enjoy the culmination of each project team’s activities.

Date and Time
Venue		 November 7, 2026 (Sat) 15:10~16:20 (Reception starts at 15:00)
Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Application If you wish to attend, please apply using this participation application form.
Application deadline: Monday, November 2

schedule

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

 

Time Association
Overview
15:10～15:20 Progress Overview
Final Presentations (3 projects)
15:20～15:40 Impact Hub Kyoto, General Incorporated
15:40～16:00 Ueda Corporation Headquarters
16:00～16:20 Noga Hotel Shimizu Kyoto

Project Introduction

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
Ueda Headquarters		 [A Co-Creation Project Connecting People and Communities with the Theme of Work]
Students meet companies and local people in Kyoto and launch projects centered around the theme of “working.” From hearings to planning, management, and presentations, this project involves working together with colleagues to create events and places for interaction where people and feelings intersect.
Noga Hotel Shimizu Kyoto
(Nomura Real Estate Hotels Co., Ltd.)		 [UPCYCLE LIFE HIGASHIYAMA: Don’t End with Just a Tourist Spot. A practical project for future town development with Kyoto City Hall]
Kyoto Higashiyama, a dream destination for travelers from around the world. This project centers on the theme of the ‘UPCYCLE LIFE HIGASHIYAMA’ initiative held with the city hall, designed to explore the relationship between tourism, local communities, and daily life. You will be invited to immerse yourself in the real Higashiyama scene, experience local voices and real-life examples, and design ideas for tourism and the creation of related populations that rival overtourism. Would you like to face questions without clear answers and think together about the future of the city?

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaboration Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106 ／ FAX 075-353-9101
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
* Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

*Reception has ended [Application period extended!] Until 7/31] Applications for the 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted!

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

This forum is held once a year.

Consortium officials, faculty and staff from all over the country gathered together

It is one of the few opportunities to interact and exchange information.

We have extended the application period until July 31st, so we would like to inform you again.

We look forward to your active participation.

 

Main

“Toward the development of new human resources who will open up a drastically changing future society ~Inter-university collaboration and industry-government-academia collaboration that thinks in an invulnerable way~”

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Saturday, August 30, 2025, 13:00-17:45 (*Information exchange session 18:00-19:30), Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00-12:00

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

Symposiums, poster sessions, information exchange meetings, breakout sessions, etc.

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Student) 2,000 yen

Who is eligible?

University faculty and staff, university consortium officials, university students, etc.

Application Deadline

Until Thursday, July 31, 2025　

Details & Application

For details and applications for each program, please check this special site.
　The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Contact us

National University Consortium Council Secretariat
telephone : 075-353-9100 FAX : 075-353-9101
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

[Recurrent Education Program] “Risk Management for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation – Turning Our Preparedness into the Power to Protect the Community -” Now Accepting Participants!

We are now accepting applications for “Risk Management for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation – Turning Our Preparedness into the Power to Protect Your Community.”

In this era of frequent disasters, we are required not only to prevent damage through “disaster prevention” but also to have perspectives such as “disaster reduction” and “resilience” to minimize damage. This program aims not only to learn disaster prevention and mitigation as knowledge but also to cultivate the ability to practice it as part of one’s own life, workplace, and community issues. Taking into account increasingly complex social issues such as ultra-low birthrate and aging population, population decline, multicultural coexistence, and information confusion, the goal is to develop knowledge, judgment, and communication skills that enable autonomous judgment and action, rather than waiting for “someone to help you” during disasters, and to support others and the community. In diverse situations such as home, community, workplace, and travel, we aim to acquire concrete wisdom and action to “help ourselves and help others,” aiming to build sustainable and resilient local communities.

[Event Overview]

Target Audience We recommend that working adults (company employees, public servants, university faculty, volunteer staff, etc., regardless of industry, occupation, or expertise required). ) is recommended to attend.
* Regular students of Kyoto member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto (excluding graduate school and correspondence course students) and students enrolled in all courses at the Open University of Japan Kyoto Learning Center
How to Participate [Lectures (On-site Online)] [Total 8 sessions]
We recommend taking the entire 8-session set, but you can also take it as a single session
〈For those attending at the venue〉
Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2 2nd Floor Hall
Event Dates: 9/26 (Sat), 10/24 (Sat), 11/21 (Sat), 12/12 (Sat)
Time: 13:30~15:00, 15:15~16:45
〈For those taking the course online〉
After applying, a viewing URL and other details will be sent to the registered email address (scheduled for Zoom distribution)

[Option] Hands-on Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop
* Separate application required in addition to the lecture. Optional enrollment alone is not possible.
*On-site participation only
Location: Kyoto City Citizens’ Disaster Prevention Center and nearby areas
Date: 11/21 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 ~ 11:30
Tuition Fee
(These are expenses to be paid for course operation and document preparation, etc.)		 [Lectures]
● Complete 8-session set: 8,000 yen (tax included)
*Per session: 1,000 yen (tax included)

[Options]
Hands-on Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop: 1,000 yen (tax included)
*Free for students
Capacity On-site attendance: 38 participants; Online attendance: 100 participants
Optional (Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center tour and disaster prevention town walk): 20 people


[Details Apply Here]

リカレント教育プログラム


[Contact Information]

Recurrent Officer, University Consortium Kyoto, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
TEL 075-353-9140　FAX 075-353-9121
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
* Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Notice of Temporary Website Suspension Due to System Maintenance

Due to system maintenance on our corporate website,
Site viewing will be temporarily suspended at the following date and time.

[Date and Time]

September 28, 2026 (Mon) *Facility closed

00:00~24:00 We plan to spend about 4 hours within the time listed above.

* Please note that the stop time may vary depending on the progress of the work.

Scope: All pages of the University Consortium Kyoto (Campus Plaza Kyoto) website

https://www.consortium.or.jp/

During working hours, browsing the website and sending via the inquiry form will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

【Now Accepting】Tips for promoting support for international students seen in the case of Osaka University!　”Seminar on Sharing Case Studies”

“I want to know about the internationalization efforts of other universities.”
“We need to promote support for international students, but there is no hint of what to do.”
“I would like to know practical examples of international student support, such as life counseling and employment support for science and graduate students.”
“I want to connect with international student support staff at other universities.”

This is a seminar that is especially recommended for such people.

~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University (Sharing Seminar on Examples of Initiatives for Internationalization of Member Universities in FY2025)


Osaka University is home to more than 2,700 international students.
Consultation on daily life and psychology, career support, exchange events, and community cooperation……… Support for international students is also provided in various forms.
This is a project to learn about examples of initiatives by other universities and make use of them in your own university and your own efforts.
Please feel free to join us!

Date, Time and Location

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 15:30~17:00 (90 minutes including Q, etc.))
Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor Lecture Room 4

Speakers (Informants)

Associate Professor, Center for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Osaka University

substance

“~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University”

  • Various consultation systems for international students
  • Promotion of International Understanding (Support for Student-to-Student Exchanges Cooperation with Local Communities)
  • Career Education and Support for International Students

*After the lecture, we set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards within the event time.

Who should attend?

Mainly university faculty and staff
(Faculty, staff, companies, and students from non-member universities are also welcome to participate!) )

Registration

↓Please apply from the application form.

 

 

*Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis))
*Deadline on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 17:00 (Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached)

Inquiries

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

 

Announcement of the Monthly Screening at Film Station

At the 29th Kyoto International Student Film Festival, as a pre-event project, we will hold the monthly outdoor screening event “Film Station” at the Kyoto Station building!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This project is a screening event aimed at screening student films at Kyoto Station, a place frequented by many people, to introduce the appeal of film festivals and student creators to a wider audience.

What’s exciting about ‘Film Station’!

〇 Student films delivered with changing themes every month

・Monthly themes such as “Food,” “Future,” and “Manufacturing” will be screened, focusing on past festival-winning films! You can experience the excitement of thinking, ‘I never knew there was such an interesting student movie!’

〇 Talk and connect! How to Enjoy New Movies: Watching movies isn’t the end!

・Talk Session

A unique behind-the-scenes talk segment featuring student executive committee members and sponsoring companies!

・Impression sharing project

Write messages on sticky notes or post real-time feedback via QR code! Everyone’s comments like, “It was fun!” and “I love this place!” spreads out right there.

〇 Outdoor cinema full of openness

・A pleasant night breeze and an open space that are different from movie theaters.

Why not spend a relaxing and special time at one of the hidden scenic spots in the Kyoto Station building?
Please enjoy a film experience in an open space that you can’t usually find in a movie theater.

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outline of the event

〇『Film Station』

〇 Venue: Kyoto Station Building 7th Floor, East Plaza, North Piloti

(901 Higashishiokoji-cho, Karasuma-dori Shiokoji-shimo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture)

〇 Event Period: June~November 2026 (scheduled once a month)

〇 About Application and Admission Fees

No advance registration or admission fee is required.

Anyone can join casually!

Additionally, the date, theme, and films for each session will be announced on the official Kyoto International Student Film Festival SNS as soon as they are decided.

 

[Commercials airing at Kyoto Station building! 】

Additionally, at Kyoto Station, in conjunction with the “Film Station” event, commercials for the Kyoto International Student Film Festival are being broadcast for a limited time on the station’s premium screen.
If you are using Kyoto Station, be sure to check it out.



 

 

 

 

Regarding the Kyoto Student Festival Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Internship

At the 24th Kyoto Student Festival, we will hold a special summer internship.

“Don’t just say ‘It was interesting.’ A hands-on internship to study in Kyoto and move society.”


[Event Overview]

Period: From late June to late October

Content:
As part of the program, the Kyoto Student Festival will hold an “Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Internship.”
This program is one of Japan’s largest practical PBL (Problem-Solving Learning) programs, where students take on the challenge of solving real-world issues in collaboration with Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, companies, and universities.
・Those who don’t know where to start their job search
・Those seeking new connections and careers
・For those who want to learn more about Kyoto
If you’re even a little interested, please join us!

How to apply:
Please send the participation form via the URL below. (Deadline: 6/23 (Tue) 23:59)
https://forms.gle/jfPkLMVsA2ppYvuR7
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We look forward to seeing many participants!

● For inquiries, please contact us here
24th Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee Sales Management Officer
Mail:saiten.eigyo@consortium.or.jp

Organizer: Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee
Co-organizers: Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives / University Consortium Kyoto

*Closed [Proposal Information] International Student Study Kyoto Network – Satisfaction Survey for International Students in Kyoto

International Student Study Kyoto Network ‘Satisfaction Survey for International Students in Kyoto’ Proposal Application Guidelines

everyone

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Division) investigates the satisfaction of international students studying in Kyoto, their willingness to recommend studying in Kyoto to friends, and the process leading up to studying in Kyoto, in order to identify the challenges that need to be addressed in the future to promote the acceptance of international students. We plan to conduct a satisfaction survey for international students in Kyoto.

Therefore, we are seeking contractors for this project. Please consider participating in the proposal and submit a proposal and estimate by the deadline in accordance with the guidelines below.

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto

International Business Department, International Student Study Kyoto Network Office (Contact: Tamaki)

Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, down from Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216

TEL：075-353-9164

*Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)