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!

 

【Activities】Kyoto University, Ritsumeikan University, etc. Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee

On Thursday, September 15th, we visited the “Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2022“!

This year, the festival will be held from September 9th (Friday) ~ 19th (Monday), and it is a large-scale theater festival with 11 performing groups and 10 executive committee members. It is said that it may be full on Saturdays and Sundays, and on the day of the interview, Mr./Ms.’s audience was in the audience.

The venue is “Yosho Children’s Park” located about a 5-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station.                                             As soon as I arrived, I saw a large white outdoor stage. The special outdoor stage, which is also a symbol, was larger and more sturdy than I had imagined when I saw it on the website, and the sides were covered with wooden pillars painted in white and blue. There is something warm about the large and sturdy structure, and it is convincing that it was made with the image of a cocoon.                                                                    I was also able to see the inside of the special outdoor stage that was being prepared, and it was very spacious, and the distance between the stage and the audience seats was just right. Even during the interview, I was very impressed by the way each person in charge was silently preparing for the start of the performance.

According to executive committee member Mr./Ms. Okada, the venue was moved from indoors to the outdoor “Yosho Children’s Park” from last year due to the influence of the coronavirus.                                                  He talked about how he held regular meetings with local residents, gradually increasing the number of opportunities for interaction and providing a place for students who had lost the opportunity to see theater due Mr./Ms. Corona. Of course, there were difficulties such as weather problems unique to the outdoors and insect repellent measures, but it was clear that the local people were watching over them, and that theater-related professionals and student Mr./Ms. worked together to create a wonderful stage.

In the park, there was a shooting corner where goods were sold and sweets were given as prizes, and there was also an exhibition corner of “Mainichi Flyers” created every day to liven up the theater festival. From the leaflets displayed by Taku-san, Mr./Ms. put stickers on the leaflets they liked, and other ways to enjoy the waiting time until the play started.

While I was enjoying the park, it was time for the show to start, and thanks to the kindness of the executive committee members, I was able to watch the play.                          The first time I saw a play by a student group, it was, in a word, a masterpiece! I was fascinated by the emotional expressiveness, and at times it made me think, and it was a quick 45 minutes. There was a train running very close to the park, and it was also attractive that they skillfully incorporated it into the play.

On the final day, two awards, the Audience Award and the Jury Award, will be announced, and the group with the highest audience score will be eligible to participate in the National Student Theater Festival to be held next year. I would also like to hope that future stage actors will be born from here.

Although it was a short interview, I was able to hear about the passion of the executive committee members, the charm of the theater festival, the difficulties they faced, and their thoughts for the future, and I was able to enjoy the charm of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival by watching the play.                                                          I’m looking forward to your future activities!

 

【Activities】Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto City University of Arts, Seian University of Art and Design, Saga-Art University BORDER! Executive Committee

On Saturday, November 26th, we visited the “Art Festival BORDER!2022” at Umekoji Park!

BORDER!The Executive Committee, whose members are mainly art university students in the Kansai region, plans, operates, and implements art festivals with the main objectives of creating opportunities for citizens to come into contact with art and fostering young artists.

This year’s theme is “Ichimiri Yorimichi” Aiming to be an event where you can enjoy the world of art with just a “one-millimeter detour”, in addition to the usual marche, live events, and workshops, we will deliver an even wider range of art with the first outdoor event and stage performance.

On the day of the event, the weather was cloudy, but the autumn leaves of the trees were beautiful and it was a comfortable season, so there were many people with various purposes Mr./Ms. the park. According to Mr./Ms. Okazaki, a member of the executive committee, last year’s event was held at Zest Oike, so it was mainly train users, but this year it was the first outdoor event, and the crowds changed considerably, and he was happy that a wide range of people, regardless of age or gender, could see it.                                                        In fact, citizens and tourists who happened to be passing by stopped by and eagerly watched the live painting and marche, and I think it was an opportunity to get people of all ages interested.                                                             On the other hand, there were about 30 exhibiting artists at the Marche, which was the main project, but the number of exhibitors was almost the same as last year’s despite the large site, so they wanted to make it an issue for the future.

At this event, efforts were also implemented to be conscious of the SDGs in terms of reducing food loss.                               Workshops were held in advance to make paints and create works of art based on discarded vegetables and fruits, and the works were exhibited. The gentle colors made the picture look warm.

A report will be published on future activities.                                               Every year, the website is also attractive, so be sure to check it out as well!                      Even if you couldn’t make it to the event this time, please try the art!

Click here for the website of BORDER!2022 → https://borderfes.art/

 

 

 

 

【Event Report】Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Kotokare High School Student Project

 

This time, the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department held its first face-to-face event in three years, the “Kotokare High School Student Project.”

On Saturday, October 22, a high school student and a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department met for the first time on the day of the interview *Masks are removed only when taking photos.

Outline of the event

■Date and time

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022 13:00~17:00

Achievement debriefing session: Saturday, November 19, 2022 13:00~17:00

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

■Recruitment target and number of people

About 10 first- and second-year high school students attending Kyoto City High School (if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held)

■ Participation fee: Free

About the Kotokare High School Student Project

The “Kotokare High School Student Project” is a project born from the desire of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department to provide high school students who are unable to engage in activities satisfactorily due to the coronavirus pandemic with a place where they can plan something and gain a sense of accomplishment, and to provide them with an opportunity to think about their career paths through interviews and exchanges with university students.

Participants will interview university students and clubs in Kyoto together with members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department, write articles for publication on the website “Kotokare”, and present what they have learned from the interviews at the debriefing session.

This year’s interviewees and interviewees are as follows.

・Ritsumeikan University Course, Faculty of Industrial Sociology, Mr./Ms. Y

・Doshisha University Course, Doshisha Co-op Student Committee

・Kyoto University Course: Kyoto University Magic Circle KUMA

Mr./Ms. Nakatani, a first-year student at Kyoto Municipal Horikawa High School, and Mr./Ms. Watanabe, a second-year student at Kyoto Municipal Saikyo High School, participated in the Kyoto University Course.

Interview Date: Saturday, October 22

A high school student heading to Kyoto University and a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

 

On Saturday, October 22, high school students and members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department gathered at the venue, Campus Plaza Kyoto.

After everyone introduced themselves, the Kyoto University course, in which two high school students participated, took the Kyoto City Bus to the university. In the car, a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department took the lead in talking about high school studies and questions about university life, and deepened exchanges.

In addition, on this day, it was the day of the Jidai Festival, and I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of “a different Kyoto” in the procession that I could see through the window of the bus.

When I arrived at Kyoto University, it was time to start the interview. Mr./Ms. Nakatani asks questions to everyone Mr./Ms. of the Kyoto University Magical Art Research Group, and Watanabe asks new questions by expanding the topic from the answers Mr./Ms.. Although it was the first time we met, we proceeded with the interview in a coordinated play.

The articles written by the two will be published on the website “Kotokare” in December.

 

During the interview.

We had a special magic show.

November 19 (Sat) Achievement debriefing session

Mr./Ms. Watanabe makes a report using PowerPoint.

On Saturday, November 19, about a month after the interview, the participants gathered at Campus Plaza Kyoto. Each of the three courses shared what they heard and what they felt through the interviews.

Mr./Ms. Watanabe reported that he was surprised by the introduction and talk of the Kyoto University Magic Circle KUMA, and summarized the photos of the day in PowerPoint.
Mr./Ms. Watanabe uses PowerPoint to create materials even in high school. He was not afraid to report to the debriefing session surrounded by university students and secretariat staff.
The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department was amazed by the high quality of the materials and the advanced techniques for drawing the participants into the talks, sometimes with jokes.
In addition, Mr./Ms. Watanabe expressed his gratitude many times, saying, “Thank you very much for this opportunity.”

Mr./Ms. Nakatani commented, “I deepened my understanding of the university” and “I enjoyed the work of summarizing the knowledge I gained through the interview in the form of an article.”

In addition, the reports from the Ritsumeikan University Course and the Doshisha University Course also included stories that I noticed because I interviewed them from the perspective of the students, and I was able to share the new charms of the three universities.

Flipping through the “shaved head” card, a moment of tension.

After the presentation, we deepened our interaction through card games and chatting. For university students who have experienced it before, the worries that high school students currently have about studying and taking exams are all “I know, there was such a time.” Although the two high school students had a limited amount of time, they were able to get a real sense of what university life is like and what it is like to be a university student by working with university students.

The “Kotokare High School Student Project” was the first time that students were in charge of everything from planning to operation as the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department. The project members commented, “It was difficult, but I was glad that the high school students participated,” and “I want to make use of this experience to come up with a better plan,” and it was an opportunity for us to grow as a student organization.

The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department will continue to convey the “real charm of Kyoto” to junior high and high school students and prospective students nationwide through the website “Kotokare” and exchange programs.

Click here for more information about the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department.

 

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department
TEL 075-353-9130 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)

2022 Internship Program “Long-Term Project Course” Project Presentation

 

The University Consortium Kyoto Internship Program “Long-Term Project Course” is a program in which students work as a team to work on themes and issues presented by the host host for about five months from mid-June.

In the project presentations held on Saturday, November 5 on the last day of the lecture, the culmination of activities from 10 projects was reported, and the experiences of each project were shared with the entire group.

During the comment time for the review, we received enthusiastic messages from the host and the coordinator in charge, and it was a suitable time for the final lecture.

I hope that Mr./Ms. will make use of the confidence and awareness gained from this valuable project experience for the rest of their university life.

We would like to express our gratitude to all of our host hosts for their various efforts and cooperation for the growth of our students.
We would be grateful if the results of the students’ activities were meaningful to the host company.

Date & Time Saturday, November 5, 2022 13:00~17:50
project
Participating Companies
organization

Non-profit organization Creator Development Association
Limited Liability Partnership Machitoshigoto Research Institute
Day Alive Inc.
Kansai Makitori Foil Industry Co., Ltd. (KANMAKI)
Kiko Network, a non-profit organization
Insight House Inc.
Otsuki Seal Printing Co., Ltd.
Challenge Tsuneyoshi Department Store Executive Committee
Impact Hub Kyoto
Union A Inc.

 

 



 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【For High School and University Teachers】”The 16th High School and University Teachers’ Exchange Meeting” February 4 (Sat) Call for Participants

The “Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting” is a place where people can share their ideas and concerns about the issues faced by both high schools and universities, deepen mutual understanding, and interact with each other to overcome their positions and work toward solutions.

We are pleased to announce that the 16th meeting will be held as follows.

* Until the 14th meeting, it was held under the name of “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting”.

The 16th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting

How do students who have experienced inquiry grow in college?

How does inquiry-based learning in high school affect students entering university and choosing careers?
What kind of transformation do you see in students before and after they start and finish inquiry-based learning?

Students will deepen their learning of the results of their research based on case reports of university students who have actually gone on to university through inquiry-based learning on how inquiry-based learning has affected their own career paths, including entrance examinations.

In addition, it will be an opportunity to exchange opinions and exchange across positions with high school teachers who design inquiry-based learning, university faculty and staff involved in entrance examinations and connections, as well as university students and high school students who are engaged in inquiry-based learning.

We look forward to your active participation.

 

◆Click here for the 16th Kyoto High School and University Faculty and Staff Exchange Meeting flyer [Download]

Date & Time Saturday, February 4, 2023 14:00~16:00 (Reception 13:45~)
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)
Case Presenter A few university students who have experienced exploration
Composition
14:00~14:10 Opening Ceremony
14:10~14:50 Case Report
14:50~15:00 Coffee Break
15:00~15:50 Q&A and exchange of opinions
15:50~16:00 Conclusion and Closing
* Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee free
Target High school and university faculty and staff (university students and high school students attending universities in Kyoto Prefecture are also acceptable)
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
* In the case of online participation, those who can participate in an environment where the camera and microphone can be turned on are eligible.
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.

who participate in the venue>
・ We ask for your cooperation in the following measures against new coronavirus infections.
(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.

who participate online>
We recommend that you install the Zoom application.
・For group work, breakout sessions will be held on Zoom, so please turn on your camera and microphone to participate (please refrain from attending only the lecture).
・One week before the event, we will inform you on how to enter the Zoom room.

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

Friday, January 27, 2023

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)

【Thank you for holding the 20th Kyoto Student Festival Main Festival】

 

The 20th Kyoto Student Festival


 

The 20th Kyoto Student Festival was held in person on Sunday, October 9 for the first time in three years. On the day of the event, the event was shortened due to rain, but it was a great success with a large number of visitors and viewers. We believe that we were able to hold this festival safely thanks to the support and cooperation of everyone involved on a daily basis. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

 

◆The 20th Kyoto Student Festival

 

Date & Time

Sunday, October 9, 2022, 11:00-16:00
* Due to rainy weather, some contents were changed and the time was
shortened
. * Archived videos are
now available on the official YouTube channel of the Kyoto Student Festival.

Venue

Held in front of Heian Jingu Shrine and in the Okazaki Promenade area

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

Special
Cooperation

Heian Shrine

 

 

 

◆ Outline of the project

Opening Parade

20thx Special Stage

Start! Kyo Flame Sodetouch!

Kyo Flame Sodetouch! contest

Kyoto Student Music Award

National Odori Performance

Family Contest

Corporate, Government, and University PR Booths

LEGO Project

Huge Fair Project

Mosaic Photo Art

International Project (Flower Character Coloring)

Concert of Lights

Kyo Flame Sode-Touch! Special Versions

Total Odori


◆ Results of various contests

Kyo Flame Sodetouch! contest

Winner: Kyo Flame Sodefure! Tacchi
Runner-up: Kyo Flame Sodefure! Saikyo Front
3rd place: Kyo Flame Sodefure! Kyokomachi

Kyoto Student Music Award

Winner: Like a tiger, but a cat
Runner-up: Short Film Gallery
3rd place: The Third Herd Orchestra

National Odori Performance

Winner: Kyoto Women’s University Creative Dance Club
Runner-up: P→SEN
3rd place: BLACK★ Appuru

Family Contest

Winner: Doshisha University Curry’s Runner-up: Doshisha University Ramen Study Group 3rd Prize: KMIXX

  
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.

 

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/

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!

【Activities】Kyoto University, Ritsumeikan University, etc. Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee

On Thursday, September 15th, we visited the “Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2022“!

This year, the festival will be held from September 9th (Friday) ~ 19th (Monday), and it is a large-scale theater festival with 11 performing groups and 10 executive committee members. It is said that it may be full on Saturdays and Sundays, and on the day of the interview, Mr./Ms.’s audience was in the audience.

The venue is “Yosho Children’s Park” located about a 5-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station.                                             As soon as I arrived, I saw a large white outdoor stage. The special outdoor stage, which is also a symbol, was larger and more sturdy than I had imagined when I saw it on the website, and the sides were covered with wooden pillars painted in white and blue. There is something warm about the large and sturdy structure, and it is convincing that it was made with the image of a cocoon.                                                                    I was also able to see the inside of the special outdoor stage that was being prepared, and it was very spacious, and the distance between the stage and the audience seats was just right. Even during the interview, I was very impressed by the way each person in charge was silently preparing for the start of the performance.

According to executive committee member Mr./Ms. Okada, the venue was moved from indoors to the outdoor “Yosho Children’s Park” from last year due to the influence of the coronavirus.                                                  He talked about how he held regular meetings with local residents, gradually increasing the number of opportunities for interaction and providing a place for students who had lost the opportunity to see theater due Mr./Ms. Corona. Of course, there were difficulties such as weather problems unique to the outdoors and insect repellent measures, but it was clear that the local people were watching over them, and that theater-related professionals and student Mr./Ms. worked together to create a wonderful stage.

In the park, there was a shooting corner where goods were sold and sweets were given as prizes, and there was also an exhibition corner of “Mainichi Flyers” created every day to liven up the theater festival. From the leaflets displayed by Taku-san, Mr./Ms. put stickers on the leaflets they liked, and other ways to enjoy the waiting time until the play started.

While I was enjoying the park, it was time for the show to start, and thanks to the kindness of the executive committee members, I was able to watch the play.                          The first time I saw a play by a student group, it was, in a word, a masterpiece! I was fascinated by the emotional expressiveness, and at times it made me think, and it was a quick 45 minutes. There was a train running very close to the park, and it was also attractive that they skillfully incorporated it into the play.

On the final day, two awards, the Audience Award and the Jury Award, will be announced, and the group with the highest audience score will be eligible to participate in the National Student Theater Festival to be held next year. I would also like to hope that future stage actors will be born from here.

Although it was a short interview, I was able to hear about the passion of the executive committee members, the charm of the theater festival, the difficulties they faced, and their thoughts for the future, and I was able to enjoy the charm of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival by watching the play.                                                          I’m looking forward to your future activities!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)