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2026 2nd Kyoto High School University Connection Regional Network (KARN)
“Would you like to test that entrance exam together? ~Let’s learn how to verify the ‘desired student profile’ based on data~” Now accepting applications

　

With the expansion of entrance exams within the year, there is a growing concern about whether academic ability is guaranteed.Don’t just rely on your “feeling,”Why not test it using objective data like GPA and retention rates?In this training, the ‘appropriateness’ of entrance exams will be discussed in lectures.After learning the methods for verifying these and the case studies for each entrance exam category,In the workshop, you become a staff member at a fictional university,Inspecting and improving assessment policies using the IR dashboardExperience design in groups.Because it’s fictional data, you can discuss it without hesitation,Starting tomorrow, you can bring home a ‘perspective of verification’ that can be used at your own university. Entrance Exams We welcome those in charge of public relations and IR.
After the program, we also plan a social gathering, so please feel free to join us as a place for networking and information exchange!　

August
Date and Time27, 2026 (Thu) 14:00~17:00 (Reception from 13:45~)
Venue (1) Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-shimoru)
Speakers Mr. Shiratori Shiratori (Professor, General Education Division, Tokyo City University)
Host Host Mr. Daichi Ide (Kyoto Bunkyo University, High School-University Collaboration Office Admissions Office)
Section Chief)
Structure

14:00~14:05 Administrative Communication Purpose Explanation
14:05~15:05 Lecture
15:05~15:15 Q
15:15~16:45 Workshop
16:45~17:00 Summary
social gathering
* Breaks will be taken as needed within the program.
Workshop Details Participants take on the role of ‘faculty and staff at a fictional university (members of the Academic Management Committee),’ and are divided into roles such as assistant to the president, entrance exams, academic affairs, IR, and public relations, experiencing hands-on group work.
First, we interpreted the dashboard submitted by the IR Office and examined from multiple angles whether the university’s assessment policies and the desired student profile were “supported by data” and “did not diverge from reality.” Furthermore, based on these results, we design improvement measures starting from entrance exams, open campus programs, and pre-enrollment education, along with “effectiveness measurement indicators” as a set.
Because it’s a fictional university, the real appeal is that you can freely make retorts beyond your position. However, the challenges hidden within these are surely familiar landscapes even at our own universities.
Not only will you enjoy the ‘verification perspective’ available at your university starting tomorrow, but the set of fictional data used in training can also be used directly in your own FD/SD training. We look forward to your participation from diverse perspectives such as entrance exams, public relations, and IR!
Participation Fee free
Application Period July 24 (Fri) 10:00 ~ August 21 (Fri) 17:00
Target University Consortium Kyoto: Involved in university entrance exams, public relations, IR, etc., mainly for member schools
faculty and staff
*People from outside Kyoto Prefecture are also welcome to participate.
Number of Staff 60 participants (first-come, first-served)
Organizer Kyoto High School 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)

How to apply

Click the “Apply” button below to fill in the required information before applying.

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

Application Deadline

Friday, August 21, 2026, 17:00

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Education Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Phone: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Recruitment of Volunteer Staff for the 24th Kyoto Student Festival on the Day

The Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee is recruiting volunteer staff on the day of the festival held on Sunday, October 11, focusing on assisting with various events and assisting with operations!

Would you like to join us in energizing Kyoto with the power of university students?

 

The Kyoto Student Festival is a festival held every October around Heian Shrine-mae and the Okazaki Promenade!

From planning and managing these projects to public relations and requesting sponsorships, almost all activities are led by the students, who are the executive committee members!

Every year, over 70 executive committee members from over 20 universities gather in Kyoto, the student city, and we work daily to create an attractive festival full of student spirit!

 

For those interested in volunteer activities, those who like festivals and events, and so on,

Please feel free to join us!

 

【Details】

Venue: Heian Shrine-mae and Okazaki Promenade area (or Kyoto Station building)

Eligibility: Individuals aged 18 or older attending universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, or vocational schools

Activities: Venue setup, visitor guidance, stage operation assistance, cleaning, etc.

Activity time: October 11 (Sun) 9:00~19:00 (varies depending on your role and preferred time)

Application deadline: Tuesday, September 8 (closes once capacity is reached)

Participation Information: Around mid-September

* Lunch provided

↓ To apply for volunteer staff on the day, please use the link below ↓

https://forms.gle/7tXHBmniwwrjEXMBA

For more details, check our social media!

 

【Contact】

Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee (Contact: Inui Mankawa)

Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-samaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 (Closed Mondays)

Mail:tankistaff.24@gmail.com

Kyoto Student Festival Official Website https://www.kyoto-gakuseisaiten.com/

Instagram　 https://www.instagram.com/kif_saiten/

 

【For faculty and staff】2024 2nd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting
“Thinking about the mental health of university students and class management -What can be done from the standpoint of a faculty member-” Registration is now open.

 

This year’s event, the second of the 2024 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting, will be held under the theme of “Thinking about the Mental Health of University Students and Class Management: What You Can Do from the Standpoint of a Teacher.”

In recent years, there has been an increase in the enrollment rate of students who feel some kind of disability in conventional class management due to mental disorders and developmental disabilities, and the needs of these students at universities are diversifying. In addition, in modern class management, such as the mandatory reasonable accommodation and the spread of expectations for online classes, these factors are intricately intertwined, and in some cases, it may be difficult to deal with “what should be done and to what extent”. In addition to responding after the student consults with you, there may be things you can prepare for in advance.

Therefore, this training will be an opportunity to think together about how to deal with class management based on the concept of a “social model of disability” as a hint for dealing with these issues. First, you will learn the basic knowledge of mental health for university students, and then you will get an overview of the concept of the “social model of disability.” In addition, I would like to have the opportunity to think about tomorrow’s class management together while thinking about “what teachers can do” and “what they can do” from both the post and front perspectives, and at the same time, “what should not be done” based on the keywords “seven elements of reasonable accommodation,” “the role of the syllabus,” and “use of rubrics.”

This is not a “training session” but an “exchange meeting”, so please feel free to join us.

■ Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 14:00~16:40

■ Target: Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges

■ Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd floor hall

■ Participation fee: Free

■ Capacity: Approx. 30 people

■ Schedule

14：00~14：05 Opening Ceremony and Explanation of Purpose
14：05~14：45 Topic Offering➀
Lecturer: Dr. Atsuya Yamamoto (Certified Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist)
14：45~15：15 Group Work
15：15~15：25 break
15：25~15：45 Topic Offering➁
Lecturer: Dr. Atsuya Yamamoto (Certified Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist)
15：45~16：15 Group Work
16：15～16：40 Q&A and Summary

■ Application

Application deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 17:00

 

 

Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
*Business hours: Tue ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00




2026 Kyo College Second Semester Application Starts August 4 (Tue)~!

Applications for the second half of the 2026 Miyako College will begin from Tuesday, August 4~.

The subjects eligible for second semester application will be announced on Saturday, July 11.

For more details, please refer to the following page.

Lifelong Learning, 2026 Kyoto College

For applications, please make use of our convenient web application service.

You can also apply by mail or in person.

*Please note that the application period varies depending on the application method.

[For University Faculty and Staff] 2026 SD Joint Training Program
“Successful DX, Failed DX”
Applications are now being accepted.

This training isTo increase the time spent facing students and improve the quality of education,
This program teaches you how to streamline administrative tasks and the latest technologies (DX).

[Lecturer] Educs Co., Ltd. Consulting Department, Mr. Takeshi Shibata
[Date Time] August 7, 2026 (Fri) 13:00~17:00
[Venue] Campus Plaza Kyoto » Access
[Eligibility] All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of years of service)
[Participation Fee] Member schools: 4,000 yen (10,000 yen for those not listed on the left) * An invoice will be sent to you.
[Capacity] 30 people (first-come, first-served) *Registration closes once capacity is reached.
[Application Deadline] Friday, July 24, 2026 , 17:00 *Registration will close once capacity is reached.
[Training Overview] Successful DX Failed DX

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

 

[Japanese Students × International Students] Kyoto Premium Experience Exchange Program: Annual Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) will once again hold the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program” this fiscal year, deepening exchanges between international and Japanese students and learning about the charms of Kyoto!

For fiscal year 2026, we have prepared a special program consisting of four tours where you can fully enjoy Kyoto’s famous sights and cultural experiences, plus a concluding all-hands exchange meeting, making a total of five special programs.

Japanese students and international students currently enrolled in universities, vocational schools, or Japanese language schools in Kyoto Prefecture are encouraged to apply without hesitation. We sincerely look forward to your participation!

2026 Schedule (5 sessions in total)
About one month before each tour, we will begin accepting applications along with the announcement of the details. Additionally, a QR code for applications will be included in the flyers issued for each session.

of times
numberEvent Schedule Tour Details Destinations Application Status / Application Form
Session 1 Saturday, August 15

“A special morning, in Arashiyama.”
Flyer is here

\ Applications now open! ／
[Apply here]
Deadline: 7/30 (Thu) 23:59
2nd Session Saturday, September 26

Manga Museum Tour

 preparing
Registration scheduled to start around August
3rd Saturday, October 24

Fushimi Tour

 preparing
Registration scheduled to start around September
No.4 Saturday, November 28

Movie Village Tour

 preparing
Registration scheduled to start around October
Vol.5 2027
February 13 (Sat)

Networking events

 preparing
Registration scheduled to start around January

*The above information is current and subject to change.

To All Students
Information will be updated about one month before each event, and the application form will be published. Popular tours may be selected by lottery, so be sure to jot down any events you’re interested in in in your schedule now!

 

[For University Faculty and Staff] 2026 SD Joint Training Program
“Designing New Educational Approaches in the AI Era Using Generative AI and the Metaverse”
Applications are now being accepted.

This training explores how university staff can support the activities of faculty and students and create an appropriate environment
This is the program.
[Lecturer] Mr. Takeshi Terao, Terao Consulting
[Date Time] July 30, 2026 (Thu) 13:00~16:00
[Venue] Campus Plaza Kyoto » Access
[Eligibility] All faculty and staff (anyone can participate, regardless of years of service)
[Participation Fee] Member schools: 1,000 yen (4,000 yen for those not listed on the left) * An invoice will be sent.
[Capacity] 40 people (first-come, first-served) *Registration closes once capacity is reached.
[Application Deadline] Friday, July 17, 2026 , 17:00 *Registration will close once capacity is reached.
[Training Overview] Designing New Educational Approaches in the AI Era Using Generative AI and the Metaverse

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

【For Faculty and Staff】The 1st FD Joint Training Program and Thematic Training
“Lighten yourself tomorrow:
How to prepare your mind for university faculty and staff and how to deal with Gen Z”

Registration is now open.

 

The “FDJoint Training Program and Thematic Training” is aimed at new faculty members, teachers who want to relearn the basics of FD, teachers who are interested in FD, and staff working in FD-related departments. This is a small-group training program aimed at acquiring skills and knowledge such as. A total of four meetings will be held in FY2025.
This year’s first session will be held under the theme of “Mental Health” as follows.

Part 1: Lightening Tomorrow’s Selves: How to Prepare Your Mind for University Faculty and Staff and How to Deal with Gen Z
As the environment surrounding universities becomes increasingly severe, the number of faculty and staff members who are under stress is increasing. The purpose of this workshop is to help university faculty and staff learn the way of thinking and practical approaches to transform their daily lives into positives in order to effectively maintain and improve their own mental health. The health and well-being of the faculty and staff themselves will lead to the understanding and support of students living in an unstable era exposed to information on a daily basis, and will lead to the improvement of the quality of the education and research environment of the university as a whole. One of the speakers will share the basic concepts of self-compassion and how to reduce self-criticism and achieve a healthier mindset. In addition, the other speaker, from the standpoint of a certified psychologist and industrial counselor, will teach us what students are thinking these days, how to deal with them and how to keep a distance from them through actual examples.
* We will accept the contents of the consultation in advance. On the day of the event, we will introduce you in a form that does not allow you to identify individuals.

We look forward to receiving your application.

●Date: June 4 (Wed) 18:30~20:30

●Lecturer: Koki Arimitsu (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Kwansei Gakuin University)
Ms. Kumiko Otsuki (Representative of Counseling Room Big Smile,
Certified Psychologist and Industrial Counselor)

●Yuko Negishi (Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Life Studies, Kyoto Kacho University)
Tomoko Takei (Professor, Department of Fundamental Sciences, Kyoto Institute of Technology)

● Target: Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
　　　　　　　　* Not only for faculty members, but also for staff who are interested in FD.

● Format: Online (Zoom meeting)

●Participation Fee: Consortium of Universities Kyoto Member Universities and Junior Colleges Faculty and Staff: Free
For those other than the above: 1,000 yen (tax included, advance transfer required)

●No limit on the number of people (we look forward to your participation)

 

 

Application deadline: Monday, May 26, 17:00
Deadline for payment of the participation fee: Wednesday, May 28

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
*Business hours: Tue ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

[Faculty and Staff] First FD Joint Training Program and Thematic Training
“Tomorrow, lighten your own burden:
How to prepare university faculty and staff, and how to respond to Generation Z

Registration is now open.

 

The “FD Joint Training Program and Thematic Training” targets new faculty and staff, teachers who wish to relearn FD fundamentals, teachers interested in FD, and staff working in FD-related departments. This is a group training program designed to acquire skills and knowledge, for example. A total of four meetings will be held in fiscal year 2025.
This year’s inaugural event will be themed “Mental Health,” as detailed below.

Part 1: Lighting Up Tomorrow: How to Prepare University Faculty and Staff and How to Respond to Gen Z
As the environment around universities becomes increasingly challenging, the number of faculty and staff under pressure is rising. The purpose of this workshop is to help university faculty and staff learn ways of thinking and practical methods to turn daily life into positive factors, thereby effectively maintaining and improving their mental health. The health and well-being of faculty and staff themselves will lead to understanding and support for students living in an unstable era of daily information exposure, and will lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the university’s educational and research environment. One of the speakers will share the basic concepts of self-compassion and how to reduce self-criticism and achieve a healthier mindset. Additionally, another speaker will teach us what students are thinking these days, how to cope, and how to keep their distance from them, using real-life examples from the perspective of a certified psychologist and industrial consultant.
* We will accept inquiries in advance. On the day of the event, we will introduce you in a format that does not allow personal identification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

● Date: June 4 (Wednesday) 18:30~20:30

● Lecturer: Koki Arimitsu (Professor, Faculty of Letters, Kansei Gakuin University)
Ms. Kumiko Otsuki (Representative of Big Smile Consultation Office,
Certified psychologist and industrial consultant)

● Yuko Negishi (Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Life Studies, Kyoto Kadoka University)
Tomoko Takei (Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, Kyoto Institute of Technology)

● Target audience: faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
　　　　　　　　* Not only for faculty and staff, but also for those interested in FD.

● Format: Online (Zoom meeting)

● Participation fee: University Alliance Kyoto, affiliated universities and junior colleges, faculty and staff: free
For those not listed above: 1,000 yen (tax included, advance transfer required)

● No limit on the number of participants (looking forward to your participation)

 

 

Application deadline: Monday, May 26, 17:00
Entry fee payment deadline: May 28 (Wednesday)

 

Inquiry

University Alliance Kyoto FD Project
Phone: 075-353-9163 Fax: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Nishi-Toin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Shimokoji, Kyoto City Kyoto Campus Plaza
*Business hours: Tuesday~Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

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

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

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


[Event Overview]

Period: From late June to late October

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

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

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

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