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Reiwa 4th Year Gakumachi Collaboration Project Gakumachi NEWS!

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 4th year school town collaboration project.

The “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” is a “learning town collaboration project” in which universities and students and the local community collaborate to recruit and support projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We would like to inform you of the efforts of this year’s selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21st, I visited “Camo Cinema 17“!

This time, it was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the Corona disaster.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He was actively engaged in public relations activities such as SNS on Instagram, Twitter, and blogs, and distributing leaflets on the street and at events. The original date of the event, Saturday 20th, was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, there was a time when it rained heavily during the day, but the event was held safely without a hitch.

“Kamo Cinema” was launched 20 years ago by Ritsumeikan University students who were interested in environmental conservation of the Kamo River, the symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a city of students, as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer. Since then, this year marks the 17th year of the event as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to the Kamo River.

On the day of the event, a cleanup activity called “Pikakamo” was held from 3:30 p.m., slightly staggered due to rain. At the same time, the first “used book exchange event” was held. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books that are thrown away, it was also part of the SDGs initiatives, and books of various genres were lined up at the venue, from novels to picture books, illustrated books, and old magazines. Some of the books had messages for the exchangers, and it was such a project that warmed the feelings of the recipients. In addition, there was a quiz-style project for children and their families, and it was an event that men and women of all ages could participate in.

This year’s film is “Music.”　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is an anime film that skillfully visualizes the “initial impulse to music”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When I asked the executive committee members why “Music” was chosen among the many film works, they said that it was a film that reminded us of the importance of “culture” through film, and that we decided to screen such a work at this Camo Cinema because it reminded us of the importance of “culture” while the opportunities to come into contact with and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature did not drop much and it was hot, but as the screening time approached, more and more people came to watch the film, and many people who were strolling along the Kamo River stopped to look at the screen.

In the future, he said that he is thinking of events that can be done on a daily basis, not just once a year.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

 

 

 

 

Outline of the 20th Kyoto Student Festival

The 20th Kyoto Student Festival (October 9)
Here is an overview of the festival!

The 20th Kyoto Student Festival will be held in front of Heian Jingu Shrine, in the Okazaki Promenade area, and at the Okazaki Ground.

Some of them can also be viewed on the official YouTube of the Kyoto Student Festival! Please take a look.
* The format of the event is subject to change depending on the infection status of the new coronavirus.

 

Opening

The opening will mark the beginning of the Kyoto Student Festival in the Jingu Road area. This year, “Kaika (Parade)” and “Start! Kyo Flame Sodefure!” The ceremony will be held in three parts.

 


 

20thx Special Stage

The 20thx Special Stage is a project to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Kyoto Student Festival, which will be held on the main stage. It will be held in four parts: “Commemorative Unveiling Party”, “Calligraphy Performance”, “Kyo Flame Sodefure!, Flag Performance”, and “Chicago Poodle Live Music”.

 

Kyo Flame Sode-Touch! contest

One of the two major contents of the Kyoto Student Festival, Kyo Flame Sodefure! The contest is organized by the host teams of 11 universities in Kyoto. With the theme of “Kyoto-ness”, each host team will liven up the entire venue!

 

 

Kyoto Student Music Award

One of the two major contents of the Kyoto Student Festival, the Kyoto Student Music Award is a contest for bands and orchestras by students. On the day of the festival, 14 groups will participate from among dozens of groups that have won the professional judging. There is no doubt that you will be moved by the overwhelming sound pressure, singing voice, and performance!

 

 

National Odori Performance

Street dance, cheer dance, folk dance, yosakoi, etc., 46 groups from all over the country will perform various “odori”. On the day of the festival, 12 groups will perform on the sub-stage (in the Okazaki Ground), and 36 groups will be posted on the official YouTube of the Kyoto Student Festival from October!

 

Okazaki Promenade Project

The Okazaki Promenade Project is a project held within the Okazaki Promenade. This year, we will hold the “Family Kondate Contest” and “Booths of Companies, Governments, and Universities”.

 

Okazaki Ground Planning

The Okazaki Ground Project is a project to be held in the Okazaki Ground. This year’s event will be held in four parts: “Giant Fair Project,” “Mosaic Photo Art,” “International Project,” and “Mikoshi Exhibition.”

 

GrandFinale

The Grand Finale will be “Commendation and Winning Dance Performance”, “Concert of Light”, and “Kyo Flame Sodefure! It will be held in five parts: “Special Version”, “General Odori”, and “Ceremony”.

 


*For details, please see the official website of the Kyoto Student Festival.

 

We are looking for individual supporters

We are looking for people who support our activities from 500 yen per unit. In order to make the Kyoto Student Festival more accessible, this year we have created original Kyoto Student Festival goods as a benefit for individual supporters. For details, please see “Individual Supporter Recruitment” from the link below. There is an application form, transfer method, and information on benefits. Thank you for your support.

Transfer address: Japan Post Bank
Participant Name: Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee
Individual Supporter Account Number: 00930-8-318542

Click here for more information on benefits and more!

 

Okazaki Ground Access

■10 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line
■ 15 minutes walk from Keihan Kamoto Line “Sanjo Station” or “Jingu Marutamachi Station”
■ Kyoto City Bus “Okazaki Park Museum of Art, Heian Jingumae” or “Okazaki Park ROHM Theater Kyoto, Miyako Messe-mae”

 

 

2022 Internship Program Practical Experience Exchange Meeting

2022 Internship Business and Public Course Practical Experience Exchange Meeting

Approximately 200 trainees will be divided into three groups and will give presentations on what they have learned through the practical training.
Please take a look at the experiences of the trainees at various host destinations.

Date and time

Date Time: Saturday, September 17, 2022 15:00~
Held online
*Free entry and exit

Who should attend?

・Organizations registered as recipients of internships
・University officials of students participating in the Foundation’s internship
* If you are a member of a group or university other than the above and would like to visit, please contact the secretariat below.

Inquiries

〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL.075－353－9106/ FAX.075－353－9101
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

Applications for the 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! （7/20～9/30）

Business Overview

In order to contribute to the development of higher education, we exchange information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.

Outline of the event

theme

Aiming for the enhancement of higher education and the development of local communities
~Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of University Consortiums~

Purpose of the Tournament

The restructuring of higher education and contribution to local communities through industry-academia-government collaboration, as outlined by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in its “Grand Design for Higher Education for 2040,” are the themes that “Gakuen City Hachioji” has been working on for about half a century. As universities and other institutions return to the city center and the new image of campuses due to the shift to online is being examined due to the coronavirus pandemic, we would like to review the characteristics of “suburban campuses” that are different from “urban campuses” and the value of the “University Consortium,” and make this an opportunity for people all over the country to think about the direction that the university consortium should aim for and the means to achieve it.

schedule

Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:45~19:00, Sunday , October 16, 2022 10:00~12:00

meeting place

Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe (Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Industrial Exchange Center)
(3-19-2 Myojin-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo) * 6 minutes walk from JR Hachioji Station

Participation Fee

Admission: (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) Free
Information Exchange Meeting: Free for both (General) and (Students)
* Those who wish to collect the report will need to pay 1,000 yen separately.

Co sponsored by

National University Consortium Council, University Consortium Hachioji

support

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Association of National Universities, Association of Public Universities, Association of Private Universities of Japan,
Japan Association of Private Universities, National Association of Public Junior Colleges, Japan Association of Private Junior Colleges, National Governors’ Association, Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun,
Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan Keizai Shimbun, Kyodo News, Tokyo Shimbun
Hachioji City, Hachioji City Gakuen City Cultural Fureai Foundation, Hachioji Tourism and Convention Association,
Hachioji Textile Industry Association, Tokyo Metropolitan Television Co., Ltd., J-COM Tokyo Co., Ltd. Hachioji & Hino Bureau

schedule

Click here for the schedule for Day 1 Day 2

substance

For details, please see the special website or leaflet.

Special site (Click the image below to go to the special site)

The 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

Day 1 (1st floor C/D venues)

Opening Ceremony ⏰12:30-13:00
“Sanbanji” by Hachioji Car Doll (Nishikawa Koyanagiza)
Opening Remarks ⏰13:00-13:15
Hikaru Kurosaka (Representative Secretary, National Association of University Consortiums)
Shinichiro Ito (President, University Consortium Hachioji)
Takashi Ishimori (Mayor of Hachioji)
Keynote Speech ⏰13:15-14:15
“Regional Sustainability and the Future of Universities” Hiromichi Yoshitake (President, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
Summary: After describing how important sustainable regional development is for the future of Japan and what is necessary for this purpose, I would like to confirm that the essence of a university is to “develop education and research from an international perspective while being rooted in the community,” and I would like to think together with the Mr./Ms. of the participants about what universities should do in the future and what they should do to achieve this.
⏰Break 14:15-15:30
⏰Stage 15:30-15:45
Car Doll and Student Collaboration
Summary: From the “Student’s “KOTEN” Performing Arts Hachioji Car Doll Experience Course” conducted by the Hachioji City Gakuen City Cultural Fureai Foundation, we will perform a collaborative performance of car dolls to the tune of a short song freely created by the students.
Administrative Report ⏰on Education 15:45-16:15
“Trends in Higher Education Policy” Kazuyuki Furuta (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Summary: I would like to report on recent trends in higher education policy in Japan.
⏰Symposium 16:15-17:45
“Regional Contribution and Education by the University Consortium Hachioji ~The Current Situation and Future of “Marugoto Campus Hachioji”~”
Summary: Based on the keynote speech, we will express opinions and discuss the state of universities and the development of university cities in the Hachioji region from the standpoints of industry, academia, and government.
Speakers
Yasuyuki Furumoto (Professor, Department of Tourism and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyorin University)
Tomoyuki Furuse (CEO of Cosmo Instruments Co., Ltd.)
Akira Sugihara (Director, General Manager, Planning Department, Kogakuin University)
Hiromichi Yoshitake (President, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
Ms. Motoyoko Kiuchi (Deputy Mayor of Hachioji City)
Kazuyuki Furuta (Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
coordinator
Masamitsu Mochizuki (Deputy Director, Center for Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Soka University)
⏰Conclusion 17:45-17:50
Masamitsu Mochizuki (Deputy Director, Center for Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Soka University)
Information Exchange ⏰18:00-19:00
You can exchange information with consortium members who participated from all over the country. We look forward to your participation.
* Meals are not provided.
Greeting: Mr. Takashi Ishimori (Mayor of Hachioji)
Greeting: Mr. Kazuyuki Hizume (President, Fuji no Kuni Regional and University Consortium)
⏰Greeting 19:00
Greeting: Mr. Yuji Kawano (Representative Secretary, National Association of University Consortiums)

Day 1 (Room B on the 1st floor)

Poster Session ⏰10:45-15:30
In the poster session, we will introduce advanced examples and activities of consortium organizations nationwide. We are also planning to exhibit companies. Please use it as a place to collect practical efforts and various information.
・Core Time (1) (10:45-11:45)
・Core Time (2) (14:45-15:30)
Mini-presentations (14:15-14:45) Each group will introduce themselves in the poster session venue for about 1 minute.

 

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Day 2

meeting place Breakout Session ⏰10:00-12:00

Room C on the 1st floor

Subcommittee 1 “Attempts and Issues in Human Resource Development for Regional Revitalization”
(Contact: Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama)
“Regional revitalization” is being tackled by the public and private sectors. However, the results generally remain scarce. I wonder why. It has been mentioned that “human resource development” is one of the most important strategies for creating the attractiveness of the region, but it is necessary to carefully examine whether it has been realized. We will consider the possibilities and challenges of a business plan that makes full use of people, goods, money, and IT, taking advantage of the strengths of industry-academia-government collaboration, which is pioneered by Network Tama, including matters discussed by Keidanren’s subcommittee.
reporter
“Industry-Academia Collaboration in Tama” Mr. Tsutomu Usui (President, Keisai Technos Co., Ltd.)
“Energize the community with the Tachikawa Citizen Department!” Mr. Kunihiko Komachi (Former Superintendent of Education of Tachikawa City)
“Practical Knowledge and University Education: The Entire Regional Campus” Masato Masuda (Professor, Faculty of Sociology, Hosei University)
coordinator
Sukehiro Hosono (Executive Director, Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama, Professor Emeritus, Chuo University)

Room D on the 1st floor

Session 2 “Promoting Diversity in Higher Education Institutions” (Contact: Mie Higher Education Consortium)
For three years from the first year of Reiwa, we took the opportunity of commissioning the project from Mie Prefecture to plan classes and public lectures on diversity, and worked to spread the idea of promoting diversity throughout the prefecture. Classes were held on a variety of themes from faculty members of the consortium, which encompasses a wide variety of schools and faculties. In addition to reviewing the project, we will consider how inter-university collaboration should be in the university consortium and how to develop the results of the project.
Reporter Coordinator
“Higher Education Consortium Mie’s Diversity Promotion Activity Report”
Mitsugu Tanaka (Regional Revitalization Promotion Coordinator, Mie Higher Education Consortium)
reporter
“Initiatives and Education on LGBT Diversity in Universities”
Keitaro Kobayashi (Vice President, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Yokkaichi University)
“Diversity in Early Childhood Education”
Mr. Yoshiaki Tamura (Assistant to the President, Associate Professor, Ohashi Gakuen Humanitek Junior College)

3rd floor
Conference Room 1

Subcommittee 3
“Disseminating the Charm of Hachioji through Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration ~From the Business Results of the University Consortium Hachioji~”
(Contact: University Consortium Hachioji)
We will introduce the “charm of Hachioji” from the perspective of students, based on operational data and other information about the multiple industry-academia-government collaboration events (student presentations, student planning project subsidies, commercial contests) that have been held for many years and the efforts of the Hachioji City Gakuen City Culture Division with students as the main characters. Through these case studies, we will consider and discuss the ideal form of industry-academia-government collaboration centered on students and students’ awareness of the area where the university is located.
reporter
“Industry-Academia Collaboration and the Appeal of Hachioji as Seen in Student Presentations”
Hideaki Kawashima (Associate Professor, Department of International Business, Soka Women’s Junior College)
“The charm of Hachioji as seen in the Hachioji Student CM Contest”
Yumi Awano (Professor, Department of Media Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Tokyo Zokei University)
“The Role of the Hachioji City School City Culture Division”
Erika Ochiai (Hachioji City, Civic Activity Promotion Department, Gakuen City Culture Division)
coordinator
Mitsuru Iwata (Secretary General, University Consortium Hachioji)

Room B on the 1st floor

Session 4
“Urban Development through Regional Cooperation Activities~Toward the Revitalization of Kyoto’s University and Student Towns~”
In Kyoto, through collaborative projects with various local communities by universities and students, students can learn and grow in a way that cannot be obtained on campus, and we are working to revitalize Kyoto as a whole by solving the problems faced by the region. In this subcommittee, we would like to introduce initiatives, ideas, and practical examples from various perspectives, including universities, students, governments, and university consortiums, and provide an opportunity to consider their roles and prospects.
Reporter Coordinator
“Regional Collaboration through Inter-University Collaboration by University Consortiums”
Susumu Koizumi (Deputy Secretary-General, University Consortium Kyoto)
reporter
“Continuing to be ‘fun!’ is community development for university students”
Masayuki Ota (Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, Kyoto Tachibana University)
“Regional Cooperation Activities from the Perspective of Local Governments”
Mr. Masanori Nakakoji (Director, University Policy Division, Policy Office, Kyoto City Planning Bureau)
Student Learning through Community Collaboration Activities
Kiyotaka Akazawa (Associate Professor, Department of Community Design, Faculty of Sociology, Otani University)

About application

If you would like to participate in the 19th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, please apply here.

Application period: July 20, 2022 (Wed) 10:00 ~ September 30, 2022 (Fri) 23:59 *Extended

≫ request to everyone participating in the forum≪ please click here.

Step 1　Apply from the web

Please register your e-mail address from the “Apply” button above. Please access the “Application Form” URL sent to your registered email address, enter it according to the instructions on the screen, and receive the “Application Completion Email”.

Step 2 Payment

After completing the application procedure in Step 1, you will receive a payment slip (invoice) to your registration information by mail. Please pay the participation fee at the convenience store on time.

* The price to be paid will be used for various preparations such as printing costs, web system operation costs, communication costs, etc. Please note that we will not be able to respond to refunds for any reason.
* For convenience stores that can handle it, please see the back of the enclosed payment slip (invoice).
* Payment cannot be made at financial institutions such as banks and Japan Post Bank.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure and payment in Step 1 will not be able to participate.

Payment: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 24:00

Step 3 Receive an invitation email

Once the application is completed (after payment is completed), please receive a “Participation Certificate” sent to the registered email address.
If you do not receive an email after Thursday, October 13, please contact the council secretariat.

Step 4: On the day of the forum

On the day of the forum, please present your “participation certificate” (printed or on the reception screen of your mobile phone) at the reception.

Precautions

* If you do not set cookies in your browser to “Enabled”, you may not be able to apply.
* If you do not receive the “Participation Application Form” notification email, there is a possibility that your e-mail address may be entered incorrectly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please re-enter and resend it in the “E-mail Address Confirmation Form”.
*Please note that you cannot change the subcommittee after completing the application procedure.
* Those who have not completed the application procedure will not be able to participate.
*Keynote speakers, sympositors, coordinators, and breakout group presenters do not need to apply.

Implementation Report

Scheduled to be posted in early November

Inquiries

Secretariat of the National Association of University Consortiums (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL 075-353-9100　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)

【Mainly for high school teachers】”The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” October 15 (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 14th meeting will be held as follows.

The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

What is the role of teachers in the time of integrated inquiry?
―How does inquiry change one’s identity as a teacher―

How should we design inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry”?
What should be the role of faculty members in inquiry?
How should inquiry-based learning be evaluated?

As the new Course of Study is fully implemented in all high schools, students will learn about the approach of inquiry and exchange opinions based on various case reports so that they can be used in curriculum design at each high school.
With the keywords of “individually optimal learning,” “companionship,” and “evaluation,” participants will share issues with each other, deepen exchanges, and think about how inquiry can change teachers’ career identities.

This is the second installment of the 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting held in July, with different presenters on the same theme.

We look forward to your active participation.

◆Click here for the 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, October 15, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
reporter Nao Takada (Teacher, Horikawa High School, Kyoto City)
Composition

13:30~13:40 Opening Ceremony
13:40~14:20 Case Report
14:20~14:30 Coffee Break
14:30~15:20 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:20~15:30 Conclusion and Closing

* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target Mainly high school teachers (graduate students who have obtained a high school teaching license are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can turn on the camera and microphone to participate in the breakout session
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.
*If you wish to participate at the venue, please keep the following points in mind.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

* For those who participate online, we will inform you on how to join Zoom around 10:00 on the day of the event.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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)

IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar for Students and Faculty

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that it will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is a valuable opportunity to invite Japan IELTS experts to learn an overview of IELTS, explanations of questions for each skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking), scoring criteria, study methods, etc. from IELTS. We are looking forward to the participation of students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who want to use as inspiration for English classes.

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised 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, or work.

Re Thursday, August 4, 2022 10:00~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:45)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity

50 people (pre-registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.

substance
(planned)

10:00 ~ 10:05 Greetings from the organizer
10:05 ~ 10:45 Exam Overview, Reading Explanation, Tips
10:45 ~ 11:15 Speaking Explanation 11
:15 ~ 11:30 Break
11:30 ～ 12:05 Listening CommentaryTips
12:05 ～ 12:40 Lighting CommentaryTips
12:40 ～ 12:55　Q&A
12:55 ～ 13:00 EikenInformation on IELTS
Application Please fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
deadline Thursday, July 21, 2022 [Application has been closed.] 】
cost free

* Please note that from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infections, this event may be canceled (or postponed) even at the last minute. In the event of cancellation or change, we will contact you at the registered email address at the time of application.

(Precautions for Participants)
〇 When entering and exiting the museum, please disinfect your hands with alcohol and measure your temperature.
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher (those who live with you), or if you have symptoms such as cough or runny nose.
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have had close contact with a person with a new coronavirus infection within 14 days.
〇 We ask for your cooperation in wearing a non-woven mask.

IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar 2022


< Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL: (075) 353-9164 FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

About the 20th Kyoto Student Festival

 

The Kyoto Student Festival is a major event that has been held every October since 2003 in the Okazaki Promenade area in front of Heian Jingu Shrine, and has attracted more than 100,000 visitors. It is a student-produced festival that can only be done by university students studying in Kyoto, a city of students.

Following the first online event in the history of the 18th Kyoto Student Festival, the 19th Kyoto Student Festival Main Festival was held as the first hybrid that fused online and offline. Under the theme of “Kyoto Culture,” we were able to experience the traditions and culture rooted in the region, and together with the local people and all the people who were connected to us, we created the Kyoto Student Festival, and we were able to finish the festival with great success.

On November 25, 2021, the 20th Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee was established and has started its activities. The Kyoto Student Festival, which is also the 20th anniversary of the festival, aims to enliven Kyoto by pursuing a form of festival that can only be done in Kyoto, a city of students.

The 20th Kyoto Student Festival Theme

About the theme

I feel grateful that I was able to build a long history of the Kyoto Student Festival, and I express my feelings in a new way. This does not mean a simple regression, but rather an event that has taken place in the past and a touch of the past Kyo flame sode! We aim to take on new challenges based on the past, such as projects with OBOGs and companies that have sponsored and cooperated with us.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Kyoto Student Festival student organization for continuing until the 20th edition. The gratitude we feel “blooms” as a large flower, and we “scream” so that our feelings of gratitude can reach many people.

The 20th Kyoto Student Festival

Date Sunday, October 9, 2022, 11:00-19:00
In front of Heian Jingu Shrine and Okazaki Promenade area (some will be aired on YouTube Live)
Organizer Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee
Co-organizers Kyoto Student Festival Organizing Committee (Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives / University Consortium Kyoto)

Main

We solicited the main visuals for the 20th Kyoto Student Festival from December to late March. As a result of the selection, it was decided to work by Mr./Ms. Takano, a third-year student at Aichi Prefectural University of Arts.

We will liven up the 20th anniversary year with the theme of “On, Bloom!” through this main visual.

 

If you would like to know more about the Kyoto Student Festival, please check the official website of the Kyoto Student Festival and the official SNS for updated information from time to time.

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Contact us

Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto (closed on Mondays)
Tel：075-353-9432　　　Fax：075-353-9431
E-mail:festa@consortium.or.jp
Kyoto Student Festival Official Website: http://www.kyoto-gakuseisaiten.com/

Call for Participation in 2022 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This year, we plan to hold two courses in person and five courses online.
We look forward to your participation.

6/30 (Thu) Application deadline


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

* Only the 2nd and 3rd sessions will be face-to-face courses, and the rest will be online courses using ZOOM. In addition, the 6th and 7th sessions will be one training course for the first and second half.

Session 1: Saturday, July 23, 2022, 9:30-16:30
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced) Lecturer
: Mr. Marco Lobo

Session 2: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 9:30-16:30
Everyday Communication (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 3: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 9:30-16:30
E-mail Training (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 4: Saturday, August 27, 2022, 9:30-16:30 [Culture]
Training for understanding Chinese culture (language level is not required)
Lecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua

Session 5: Saturday, September 3, 2022, 9:30-16:30
Islamic culture training with a focus on Southeast Asian countries (regardless of language level) Lecturer
: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita

Session 6: Wednesday, September 7 and 14, 2022, 9:30-12:30 [Language]
Active Learning Exercise: How to Teach Subjects Using English (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced) *For Teachers
Lecturer: Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa

Session 7: Wednesday, September 7 and 14, 2022, 13:30-16:30 [Language]
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

 

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2022 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail 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 after the application deadline.

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

【Mainly for high school teachers】”The 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” July 9 (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 13th meeting will be held as follows.

The 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

What is the role of teachers in the time of integrated inquiry?
―How does inquiry change one’s identity as a teacher―

How should we design inquiry-based learning, including “time for comprehensive inquiry”?
What should be the role of faculty members in inquiry?
How should inquiry-based learning be evaluated?

As the new Course of Study is fully implemented in all high schools, students will learn about the approach of inquiry and exchange opinions based on various case reports so that they can be used in curriculum design at each high school.
With the keywords of “individually optimal learning,” “companionship,” and “evaluation,” participants will share issues with each other, deepen exchanges, and think about how inquiry can change teachers’ career identities.

We look forward to your active participation.

◆Click here for the 13th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, July 9, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Place: Hybrid format
(1) Campus Plaza Kyoto
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
coordinator Tetsuhide Shino (Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University / Former Professor, Kyoto University of Education)
reporter Satoshi Tatana (Teacher, Miyazu Gakusha, Miyazu Gakusha, Miyazu Tenbashi High School, Kyoto Prefectural University)
Composition

13:30~13:40 Opening Ceremony
13:40~14:20 Case Report
14:20~14:30 Coffee Break
14:30~15:20 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:20~15:30 Conclusion and Closing

* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target Mainly high school teachers (graduate students who have obtained a high school teaching license are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can turn on the camera and microphone to participate in the breakout session
Occupancy 30 people: 15 people at the venue, 15 people online (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

■ Precautions (please be sure to check)

* Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event may be changed to be held online only. Thank you for your understanding.
*If you wish to participate at the venue, please keep the following points in mind.
(1) Please be sure to wear a mask and disinfect your hands with the disinfectant installed at the venue.
(2) If you have symptoms such as fever (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.), please refrain from visiting.
(3) Please bring a handkerchief or hand towel, and wipe your hands thoroughly after washing your hands.
(4) At the venue, the staff will check the body temperature when entering the room and ventilate it regularly. Thank you for your understanding.

* For those who participate online, we will inform you on how to join Zoom around 10:00 on the day of the event.

|The 14th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

The “second session” of the same theme as this time by different presenters will be held as follows.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 13:30~15:30 (Reception 13:15~)
Presenter: Nao Takada (Teacher, Horikawa High School, Kyoto City)
* Click here for details.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Thursday, June 30, 2022

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)

【Notice】Change in Usage Fee Refund Handling at the Time of Cancellation (Updated on 5/11)

We would like to inform you that the handling of usage fee refunds at the time of cancellation of the Kyoto City University Town Exchange Center will be changed as follows.

 

In principle, the usage fee will not be refunded in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance, but if a request is made to stop using the usage at least a certain period of time before the date of use, an amount equivalent to one-half may be refunded.

We have decided to change the period of request to discontinue use as shown in the table below, and we ask for your understanding.

Effective Date

June 1, 4th year of Reiwa

* Applicable when there is a request to stop using the product after June 1, Reiwa 4

What’s changed

Before the change

After the change

When there is a request to stop using the product at least one month before the date of use, and the mayor deems that there is a reasonable reason.

When there is a request to discontinue use at least two weeks before the date of use, and the mayor deems that there is a reasonable reason.