Dissemination of a Joint Message by the University Consortium Kyoto and Kyoto City


We are pleased to announce that the University Consortium Kyoto (48 universities, including all universities and junior colleges in Kyoto City) and Kyoto City
At the start of the second semester of classes at universities and other institutions, we have decided to jointly send out a message of support for students who are anxious due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This message is intended to be disseminated by the university and the government as one by deepening discussions at the “University Town Kyoto Summer Meeting” (*) and other events in order to support students who are living student life in Kyoto even during the coronavirus pandemic as a whole as a city.

* A meeting between the presidents of Kyoto member universities and the mayor of Kyoto



↓↓↓Click to see a PDF of the message. ↓↓↓

Outline of the presentation in Kyoto in English

Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when people from overseas ask you, “What kind of country is Japan?”
You are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan… Mr./Ms., please join us!
*Those who wish to complete this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to become “Kyoto PR Student Ambassadors” who will promote the charms of Kyoto to the world during their study abroad periods.
   
~~Outline of “Presentation on Kyoto in English” ~~

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan.
〈Training day (6 sessions in total)〉
Method: Online training using Zoom (some face-to-face training) Time: 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)
1. Saturday, October 17, 2020: [Online] (1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~ About Japan and Kyoto in English
Learn ~ (2) Learn expressions that explain traditional Japan culture in English
2. Saturday, October 24, 2020: [Face-to-face] Traditional Culture: Hands-on experience of tea ceremony and flower arrangement
3. Saturday, October 31, 2020: [Online] (1) Mini presentation in English (2) Discussion with international students
4. Saturday, November 14, 2020: [Online] Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, souvenirs, etc.
5. Saturday, November 21, 2020: [Online] Learn about food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto
6. Saturday, November 28, 2020: [Online] Personal Presentation

◎ Eligibility
: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto
(It does not matter what course you are enrolled in (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral program))
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 63 / TOEIC 650 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding
5. You must have access to the Internet and a computer with a camera and microphone function that can access the online training.

◎ Capacity: about 20 people
◎ Fee: 2,500 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (as little change as possible) on Saturday, October 24th.
*Please bear your own expenses and transportation expenses related to online classes.
◎ Application period: September 2, 2020 (Wednesday) ~ September 30, 2020 (Wednesday) 12:00 
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by e-mail by Saturday, October 3 after a lottery.
◎ Application guidelines:
Please apply using this application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

◎ Notes:
Please note that in light of the social situation regarding self-restraint in events to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, this project may be canceled (or postponed) or the content may be changed even at the last minute.

“University Town Kyoto, Student Town Kyoto” Official App KYO-DENT

Kyoto students themselves have developed an app for students to live a fulfilling student life in Kyoto!

I want to change myself and find something new during my student life in Kyoto. I want to know a world that I don’t know …….
KYO-DENT is an app for students in Kyoto.

▶ Click here for the “KYO-DENT” flyer

You can use the Kyoto City Campus Cultural Partners System!

In Kyoto City, in order to deepen students’ understanding of culture and art and enrich student life by providing students with an environment where they can become familiar with culture and art, and by providing opportunities to build contacts with the local community through participation in cultural and artistic activities, the “Kyoto City Campus Cultural Partners System” has been implemented since the 22nd academic year. We have set up.

By presenting your in-app membership card and student ID, you can enter Nijo Castle, Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, and Kyoto City Zoo for 100 yen.

Click here for details on the Kyoto City Campus Cultural Partners System and target facilities.

Mr./Ms. more! What you can do with KYO-DENT

News
Kyoto City, University Consortium Kyoto, local companies, etc., deliver news for students that will lead to the enrichment of learning!

Event Calendar
Distributing event information for students unique to Kyoto in calendar format!

Deals
Information on stores and facilities that offer student discounts and other services for students is distributed on the map and by category!

Map function
Introducing spots that are a good place for students. Transfer information is also available.


Points
By using the app to read articles, you can accumulate points that can be exchanged for your favorite electronic money (more than 120 types in total)!

Kyo Mebae
As you log in to the app and use the app, the “sprouts” of Kyoto vegetables will grow, and you will earn points in the app by harvesting Kyoto vegetables!

 

Download it here!

Click here to see the passion of the students involved in the development of KYO-DENT!

▶ Click here for the development

Article
published on
the website of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department “Kotokare”
An app for students developed by university students in Kyoto! I asked about the charm of “KYO-DENT”!



Inquiries

“Improving the Attractiveness of Learning and Attractiveness Unique to Kyoto” Council Secretariat
Kyoto City Planning Bureau, Policy Office, University Policy / Research and Public Relations Department, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL:075-222-3103075-353-9130
FAX:075-222-2902075-353-9101
MAIL: app-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

【For Faculty and Staff】Briefing Session on Employment Support Projects for International Students (Information)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto) will hold the “Employment Support Project Information Session for International Students” as follows.

In this briefing session, we will introduce employment support projects for international students implemented by public institutions in Kyoto, and will also hold an opinion exchange meeting to share the issues of participants, taking up “online job hunting for international students” and “startup visa program” as topics to provide.

Please use this as an opportunity to share information about our efforts to support the employment of international students and to build a network of international student supporters.

We look forward to your participation.

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Date & Time: Friday, September 18, 2020 (Reiwa 2) 14:00~16:30 (Reception 13:45~)

Format: Online (using Zoom)

Target: Faculty and staff of universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and Japan schools in Kyoto

(Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting the employment of international students)

Capacity: 30 people (application on a first-come, first-served basis, deadline as soon as capacity is reached)

Contents: Provision of topics, introduction of employment support projects, exchange of opinions

    Click here for details

Admission: Free

How to apply: Please apply by either the application form or e-mail.

1Application form: https://forms.gle/vwaCKdmjP3KQCcuz7

(2) For applications by e-mail, the title is “Application for participation in the 2020 Employment Support Project Briefing Session for International Students”.

Please fill in the following items (1) ~ (5) and send it to the secretariat [kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp].

(1) Name of participant (multiple people can apply, individual sign-in is required for participation)

(2) Affiliation (name of school) (3) Department/Position (4) Issues and opinions regarding employment support for international students at your university

(5) Whether or not you wish to exchange business cards online

(* The personal information received will be used only for the purpose of the operation of the Society.) )

Contact Us:

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

 TEL075-353-9164  FAX075-353-9101

 E-mailkyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

【For High School Teachers】”The 7th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” October 10 (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 7th meeting will be held as follows.

Isn’t it important for students and students to acquire the skills and mindset to practice learning to ask their own questions and delve into those questions while learning from others? I think it is important for us as teachers to be able to learn, understand, and use new ways of learning to identify issues.
Therefore, this time, through hands-on workshops, lectures, and various types of work in the form of individual and group work, we will delve into how to cultivate the ability to identify issues in each subject and in inquiry/comprehensive learning.

We look forward to your active participation.

* The 7th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]


Date & Time Saturday, October 10, 2020 13:00~16:00 (Reception 12:45~)
Place: Online (Zoom Meeting)
theme “Experience a class that acquires the skills and mindset to identify problems, and think about how to use it in your own classes.”
coordinator Kenichi Sato (Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University / Representative Director, NPO Hatenathon Co-Creation Lab)
Composition

13:00 Opening Objectives and Goals
13:10 Building Relationships
13:20 Experience the question-making class
14:10 Digging into the question
14:25 Coffee Break
14:35 Planning and designing a question-making class
15:15 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:45 Reflecting on what we learned
16:00 Ending

* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target High School Teacher
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* We will have a breakout session (group work), so those who can turn on video and audio and participate.
* Those who can participate in a quiet environment where they can speak.
Occupancy First 50 people

How to apply

Please use the method (1) or (2) below to fill in the required information (including pre-assignments) and apply.
* Pre-assignments will be distributed to applicants in advance and will be used for group work on the day.
* Applicants will be notified of their Zoom meeting ID and password around 11:00 on the day of the meeting.

(1) WEB application

Please use the application form at the following URL.
 https://forms.gle/H6fCEyHhCajUgRM99

(2) E-mail/Fax application

 Please download the application form below (1st sheet: application form, 2nd sheet: pre-assignment) and send it to the University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat by e-mail or fax.

◆ The 7th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Participation Application Form [Download]

FAX:075-353-9101
E-mail: kodai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline

Thursday, October 1, 2020

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)

Call for Participation in 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (Second Half: 4th ~ 7th)

This year, there will be a total of 7 sessions!
Second half: We are looking for participants for the 4th ~ 7th online course!

Application deadline is Monday, August
17th!

→ deadline for the 6th “Email Training (Beginner)” has been extended until Thursday, September 3rd.

* At the time of announcing the first half of the skill improvement training, the second half was scheduled to be a face-to-face course, but in view of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the second half will also be held as an online course.
Thank you for your understanding.

 

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

 

Outline of the event

* This is an online course using ZOOM.

Session 4: Saturday, September 5, 2020Business English Literacy: Intercultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)

Lecturer: Ms.

Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University Session 5 September 19, 2020 (Sat) Cross-Cultural
Communication for Accepting Overseas Students (Regardless of Language Level) NEW

Lecturer: Ms.

Hangarda Priyahita 6th Session September 26, 2020 (Sat) Email Training Beginner (English Level: Beginner)

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 7: Saturday, October 3, 2020 Email Training Intermediate ~ Advanced (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced) NEW

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski


☆ For details such as training content, hours, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (4th~7th) Details Page

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend will be announced at once in mid~late August after the application deadline.

< Contact>
University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL:(075)353-9164 / FAX:(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the 25th Kansai Disability Student Support Roundtable (KSSK)

 

 

The Kansai Roundtable of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a roundtable meeting of practitioners to engage in lively discussions, exchange opinions and information, and build networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities based on the basic principle of a practitioner’s perspective.

◆Date & Time: Friday, September 4, 2020 14:00~17:15 (Reception starts at 13:00)
◆ Venue: Streaming discussion via Zoom
◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
◆ Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis)
◆ Participation fee: Free
Application form: Click here to apply.
【Application Period】July 21, 2020 (Tue) ~ August 11, 2020 (Tue) *Closed as soon as the capacity is reached
              Applications are now closed.

Contents and Schedule

13:00 Reception starts
14:00 Opening Remarks
14:10

Plenary Session (1)
Topic Provision “Affected by the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection” (Dialogue format)

≪ Lecturer≫
Ms. Emiko Tsuchihashi (Chief Coordinator, Disability Student Support Office, Student Support Center, Doshisha University)

≪ Contents≫
In the spring semester of the 2020 academic year, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, entrance ceremonies and university events will be held.
At first, I believe that you have proceeded through trial and error, such as distributing classes online.
Therefore, looking back on the spring semester of this year, we will look at the challenges leading up to and respond to non-face-to-face classes, and the mental aspects.
Interactive examples of new cases and alternative measures for university events that needed support in the form of a dialogue
We would like to share with you. Based on such cases, we divided into subcommittees and delved deeper.
You will take it home as a hint to consider support for the fall semester.

14:40 Rest & Movement
14:55

Breakout Sessions

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, each university has been offering online lectures and other events for people with disabilities.
In student support work, there is a need for new measures that are not conventional methods.
In the A~C subcommittees, information on the issues and initiatives faced by each university and junior college was exchanged, and the current situation
Discussion on how to support students with disabilities in the fall semester and how to solve them.
and for the purpose of review.

A Reasonable Accommodations for Online Lectures Capacity: 20 people
In the spring semester of this year, online lectures will be incorporated, and information security and reasonable accommodations will be provided.
I’m sure many of you have faced unprecedented challenges.
In this subcommittee, each university and junior college worked on everything from internal coordination to the implementation of support.
Share examples and exchange ideas.

B Mental health of students during the coronavirus pandemic Capacity: 15 people
Currently, due to unusual circumstances such as restrictions on admission, some universities have relaxed standards of behavior.
I think it’s time for a resumption of movement. Students have been unable to experience unfamiliar remote lectures and live lectures.
In addition to the stress and fatigue caused by the change in lifestyle, there are also voices of anxiety about the resumption of face-to-face classes.
If this situation continues, it is expected that various physical and mental reactions such as truancy will appear.
In this subcommittee, while paying attention to the work environment of the Corona disaster of faculty and staff,
This is an opportunity to think about support in the tal side.

C. Support for university events and student life Capacity: 15 people
Many university events, such as entrance ceremonies and open campuses, have to be canceled or postponed
The situation has arisen, and it is expected that the response to entrance examinations will be an issue in the future. In addition, extracurricular
Students with disabilities face difficulties in various student life, such as activities, dormitory life, and job hunting.
There is also the current situation that there is. In this subcommittee, support for such university events and student life
It will be an opportunity to discuss. Faculty and staff members outside of the support department are also welcome to participate.

16:25 Rest & Movement
16:35 Plenary Session (2) Conclusion
17:15 closing

 

◆ Application note: Please be sure to check the following.

< Participation in the subcommittee>

Please select your preferred ranking in subcommittees A~C up to your second choice. Please note that it is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we may not be able to meet your request.

Note 1: In order to reflect the topics to be handled in the subcommittee, we will discuss the problems and issues at your own university.
Please fill in the application form with the topics you would like to be covered.

Example: Points to keep in mind when conducting online consultation on mental health

Note 2: Please include the number of students at your university and whether or not there is a support system (if so, the number of department members).

Note 3: If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to those who are first served. The URL of the subcommittee in which you will participate is open.
It will be included in the email sent around 7 days before the event.

* If you cannot send the participation application form, we will respond by e-mail separately, so please contact us to that effect.
Please contact us.

* The personal information you receive will be used only for purposes related to the operation of KSSK. In addition, for the operation of the subcommittee,
Please note that members of the Board of Directors may contact you separately.

 

< What to prepare before participating>

Please prepare the following for the online event.

・ Environment connected to the Internet
・Please have the Zoom application installed.
・Please set the name displayed on the Zoom screen to “Name (full name) of your university or junior college”.

【Organizer and Planning】

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Planning and management: Executive Committee of the Kansai Association of Persons in Charge of Student Support for Students with Disabilities

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9189  FAX:075-353-9101

Notebook PC (PC) Taker Training Course – Remote PC Taker Using captiOnline Call for Participants

 

In recent years, there has been a demand for “information security” in lectures as many students with hearing impairments are studying at universities, and as one of the ways to guarantee information in writing, there are “note-taking” and “computer (PC) taking” that convey lecture information to deaf students. During this period, the training of student note-takers and PC takers has become popular at each university, but the degree of progress in teaching methods and know-how construction varies from university to university, and some universities are said to have not made sufficient efforts. In addition, there are many universities that have various problems such as lack of experience for takers and securing human resources.
In light of the current situation where many universities are required to respond with online lectures due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, this course aims to learn how to guarantee character information (basic operation method) using two methods: lectures held on Zoom and captiOnline (remote character information security system) as one of the remote text information guarantees. At the same time, we aim to build a community related to note-taking and PC taking, and to hold courses where you can learn about support and issues at small and medium-sized universities.

Outline of the event

◆Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 2020 (Reiwa 2) 14:00~16:30 (Reception starts at 13:30)
◆ Place: Streaming type course via Zoom
◆Eligibility: Students, faculty and staff who are interested in supporting students with disabilities
◆ Capacity: 15 students, 15 faculty and staff members (faculty and staff will only be able to visit)
◆ Lecturer: Mr. Yuni Kubozaki (Remote PC take experience)
◆ Participation fee: Free

Contents and Schedule

13:30 Reception starts
14:00 Opening Remarks
14:10

Plenary Session, Basics, ≪Lecturer, Non-Profit Organization Yuni Kubozaki≫
〇 Understanding of hearing impairment
〇Reasonable Accommodation
〇 About remote information assurance skills (remote PC take)

15:10 Rest & Movement
15:20

Practical Edition (Person in charge: Mr. Yuni Kubozaki, NPO)

Students: Groups of 4~5 people to experience remote PC take using captiOnline
Faculty and staff: Observing the remote PC take experience

16:20 Plenary Session Q&A
16:30 closing

The application has been closed.

 

 

 

 

 

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
【Cooperation】Non-profit organization Yuni

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9189  FAX:075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)

Call for Participation in 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (First Half: 1st ~ 3rd)


A total of 7 sessions are scheduled for this year!
First of all, we are looking for participants for the 1st ~ 3rd online course!


7/3 (Fri) Application Deadline!! The deadline has been extended!
Application for the 1st training: Final deadline of Monday, July 13
Application for the 2nd and 3rd training: Final deadline is Monday, July 20

 

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

 

Outline of the event

* The 1st ~ 3rd lectures will be online using ZOOM.

Session 1: Saturday, July 18, 2020University Introduction and Campus Tour (English Level: Beginner ~ Intermediate)

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
   → Mr. Bhutto has been changed due to ill health. Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo
   * Please prepare one copy of your own university pamphlet as it will be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Active Learning Seminar: Teaching Methods for Courses Using English for Remote Classes (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members
3rd Training on Chinese Culture on Saturday, August 1, 2020 (language level is not required)

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

☆ For details such as training content, hours, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (1st ~ 3rd) Details Page

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July.
* For applications for the extended application period, we will send you a course guide on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL:(075)353-9164 / FAX:(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)