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2020 “Academic City Collaborative University” Promotion Project [Notice of Recruitment]


Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto have been implementing the “Gakumachi Collaborative University Promotion Project” since the 28th academic year, with the aim of establishing, enhancing, and developing regional collaboration initiatives as an organizational initiative of universities beyond the boundaries of faculties and departments.

In order to further expand the base of universities engaged in university-wide regional collaboration, we are looking for the following new initiatives.

Business Overview

We provide support by setting up two types, “start-up type” and “development type”.
Please select one of the two types when applying.

Start-up type

Evolved type

Target Organizations

Universities and junior colleges (excluding participating universities) that are not members of the University Consortium Kyoto and have been selected for the 2016 Academic City Collaborative University Promotion Project and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s COC and COC+ projects

Among the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto, universities and junior colleges that have been selected for the 2016 Academic Community Collaboration University Promotion Project are promoting university-wide regional collaboration.

Initiatives to be supported

(1) Development of a systematic university-wide program

(2) Establishment of a system to promote regional cooperation within the university

* Existing initiatives are supported only for those that are enhanced and developed.

(1) Development of a systematic university-wide program

(2) Collaborative implementation of regional collaboration initiatives with other universities

* Advanced and new initiatives are eligible for support. Existing initiatives are not eligible for support.

Subsidies
(Maximum)

※

4Up to 19 years (5.8 million yen)

1st year: 2,000,000 yen

2nd year: 1,600,000 yen

3rd year: 1,200,000 yen

4th year: 1,000,000 yen

4Up to a maximum of an annual (8.8 million yen)

1st year: 3,000,000 yen

2nd year: 2,400,000 yen

3rd year: 1,900,000 yen

4th year: 1,500,000 yen

Number of Selections

About 3~4 cases

1~2 cases

* Please note that the budget for the second year (FY2021 (Reiwa 3)) and beyond is not a guarantee because it is a matter to be decided by the Kyoto City Assembly.
*For details, please check the application guidelines.

● Application Guidelines (PDF)
● Q＆A（PDF）

About the application

How to
apply Application documents must be submitted by mail by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020.
* [Reiwa 2nd year “Gakumachi Collaborative University” promotion project application form, etc. in attendance] should be written in red and shipped with plenty of time by a method that can prove delivery (parcel, simple registered mail, courier service, etc.).

Click here to download the < application documents>

[Start-up type]
● Application Form (1) (Form 1) (Word)
● Application Form (2) (Form 2) (Excel)
● Business Plan (Form 3) (Word)
● Budget (Form 4) (Excel)


[Advanced]
● Application Form (1) (Form 1) (Word)
● Application Form (2) (Form 5) (Excel)
● Business plan (Form 6) (Word)
● Budget (Form 7) (Excel)

Questions about this project

In order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, we will not hold briefings on this project. If you have any questions, please contact us as follows:

・Question Period
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 ~ Friday, May 22, 2020

・How to ask questions
Style free. Please contact us by e-mail or fax at the following contact information.

・Answers to questions
Answer questions on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the summary of the questions and answers will be published on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto.

Question Reception Date

Published on

From Tuesday, April 21 to Monday, May 11

Available before Monday, May 18

From Tuesday, May 12 to Friday, May 22

Available before Friday, May 29

(URL: https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/sokushin)

Future Schedule (tentative)

May 22 (Fri) Closed for questions
June 12 (Fri) Application Deadline
Mid-late June ~ Early July Hearing
In July: Decision on selected projects
* Depending on the spread of the new coronavirus infection, there is a possibility that the hearing examination will not be conducted, but only the written examination will be handled.

Where to submit application documents and inquiries

〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
University Consortium Kyoto, Research and Public Relations Department, “Gakumachi Collaborative University” Promotion Project
TEL ：075-353-9130　FAX： 075-353-9101
MAIL：chiiki-daigaku-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【Report】The 17th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum has been released.

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, we completed the report collection of the 17th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum “Entrance Examination Reform as a ‘Connection of Education’ ~How to Evaluate the Development of Qualities and Abilities up to High School at Universities~”. Click on each item below to view the PDF file.
The next 18th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose Entrance Examination Reform as a “Connection of Education”
~How to evaluate the development of qualities and abilities up to high school at university~
Keynote Speech (1) Rethinking the reform of high school-university connections
~From the Perspective of Competencies~
Keynote Speech (2) How to deal with the evaluation of independence, etc.
~Conscious of the connection between high school and university~
Panel Discussion How to evaluate the development of qualities and abilities up to high school at university

Part 2

Session 1 [Language] The Potential of the Japanese Language Opened Up by the Reform of the High School-University Connection
~Thinking from the Common Test for University Entrance Examinations and the New Course of Study~
Session 2 [Geography and Civics] Qualities and abilities to be nurtured through proactive, interactive, and deep learning
~What are the skills that lead to learning at university~
Session 3 [Mathematics] Smooth high school-university collaboration, exchanging efforts to nurture people who enjoy mathematics and continue to learn
Session 4 [Science] What is independence in high school science?
~Qualities and abilities to be fostered and evaluation in university entrance examinations~
Session 5 [English] Aiming to cultivate the ability to think that leads to rich expressiveness
Special Subcommittee (1) [Development of Admissions Specialists] The 3rd Admissions Specialist Skill Development Workshop (Kyoto)
Special Subcommittee (2) [Career Education in Collaboration with High School and University] 2019 High School and University Collaboration Future Session Public Review Meeting

other

Participant Survey Results

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Education Forum
TEL 075-353-9153　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

2020 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2020 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, University Consortium) has been offering a paid internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies that can accept international students. We are looking forward to receiving applications from Kyoto companies that are interested in hiring international students in the future.

*For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies

 

Purpose and Features

This program provides opportunities for international students living in the Kyoto area who are aiming to find employment at Japan companies to deepen their understanding of the business content and attractiveness of companies in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises) through work experience, and aims to promote their motivation to recruit and find employment through mutual understanding between international students and companies, and to establish international students in the Kyoto area after employment. International students can take responsibility for their work by receiving a certain amount of remuneration for their work. For host companies, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students.

 

Eligible companies

Companies in the Kyoto area that are interested in hiring international students

* As a general rule, about 40 companies headquartered in the Kyoto area can accept employees at their offices in the Kyoto area.
* We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies that agree with the “Appendix: Ideas that we would like to ask the host companies to agree with”.

* We ask that you consider accepting 1~3 international students per company. If you are not matched with an international student, we do not ask you to accept them unreasonably.

 

Eligible International Students

Students who are enrolled in a school that is a member of the International Student Study Kyoto Network and are scheduled to graduate or complete the course of their school in March 2022. (Students who wish to graduate or complete the course in March or September 2021 are not excluded.)

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview.

* Includes those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries.

* For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and conduct preliminary training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

[Last year’s results]　Dispatch of 27 international students to 17 host companies

 

Period of employment

Early August 2020 ~ Late September 2020 (In principle, we will provide you with the opportunity to experience work for about 80 hours (40 hours or more if it is difficult) during the summer vacation period for international students. ）

* For details such as the actual period of employment, such as activities outside the status of residence of international students, please consult with the person in charge of the temporary staffing agency.

 

Acceptance Criteria

This is a paid internship based on a worker dispatch contract.

Company bears: Dispatch fee (¥1,160 / per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the operator (dispatch company) that will outsource the operation of this project. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required at the host company, and the procedures are extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company.

 

Flow after applying for participation of the host company

After applying for participation in this program, the program management contractor (temporary staffing company) will proceed with specific administrative procedures. Once the acceptance of international students is confirmed, we will carry out the worker dispatch contract procedure with the management contractor.

(1) The secretariat will inform you of whether or not the host company can participate. (Contact by late May 2020)

(2) Exchange meetings between host companies and international students

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of. After the exchange meeting, international students submit their wishes to the secretariat of the company where they will work for the internship.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:00~16:00 (tentative)

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F Hall

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (June 8 ~ late June)

(4) Notification of matching results to international students and companies (~end of June)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies (early ~ late July)

(6) Pre-training for participating international students (July 8 (Wed), 11 (Sat), 15 (Wed), 18 (Sat))

(7) Employment at the host company (early August ~ late September)

(8) Post-training for participating international students (Saturday, November 7)

(9) Achievement debriefing and exchange meeting for international students and companies (Saturday, November 21)

 

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here) and send the electronic data of the application form as an attachment to an e-mail, or fill out the application form (click here).

To the person in charge at the contact point2020year4moon30sun(tree)17:00untilPlease send it to the If you are unable to apply by April 30, please contact the secretariat.

* After confirming the contents, the management contractor (dispatch company) will contact the company that applied for the application and whether or not it is possible to participate.

 

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Toyoda Sudo)

TEL：075-353-9164　FAX:075-353-9101

Email:kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

The 2019 Foundation-designated research project report meeting was held

On March 3, 2020, we held a meeting to report on the research results of the 2019 University Consortium Kyoto Foundation. Twenty-five years have passed since the foundation was founded, and the social situation surrounding the foundation and the university has changed significantly. Therefore, with the aim of contributing to the review and improvement of projects, new development and sophistication, and the provision of information to Foundation member schools, the Foundation has established designated research topics since fiscal 2015 and has been conducting research by researchers in specialized fields.

In FY2019, research groups on two themes were selected, and their research activities and research results over the past year were presented.
At the debriefing session, visitors listened with great interest to the research on themes such as recurrent education and SD, which are emphasized in higher education in recent years, and there was a lively question-and-answer session

Theme 1) The Role of the University Consortium Kyoto in the Promotion of Recurrent Education in Kyoto: Toward the Establishment of the Kyoto Model
Principal Investigator: Eiko Takeyasu, Vice President and Director, Center for Regional Collaborative Research, Kyoto Women’s University

Theme 2) Tracking the growth of graduates and trainees of various SD training programs and how to systematically train them in the future
Principal Investigator: Kyoto Bunkyo University, Director of Educational Planning Division, Takamichi Murayama

In the future, we plan to publish the report on the results of the survey on the Foundation’s website or in a booklet around July 2020.

The 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Encouragement Prize Winners Debriefing Session was held!

On February 28, 2020, we held a debriefing session for the winners of the Kyoto Prefectural Governor’s Award and the Kyoto Mayor’s Award at the 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto!
Find out more here!
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference/2019-2


University and regional collaboration portal site Gakumachi Station
Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
http://www.gakumachi.jp/project/conference/

Announcement of “University Consortium Kyoto Medium- to Long-Term Plan “Stage 5 Plan (2019-2023)” Project Progress Report Meeting”

Since its establishment in 1994, the Foundation has developed a variety of initiatives as the first university consortium organization in Japan and as a platform for university and regional collaboration, collaborating with its 48 member universities and junior colleges in collaboration with local communities, industry, business associations, and local governments.

In March 2019, we formulated the Fifth Stage Plan, a five-year medium-term plan from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2023, and are currently developing initiatives.

We would like to inform you that we will hold the following debriefing session to report on the progress of this project and the project promotion policy from FY2020 onwards to member schools and citizens.

 

1 Date and time

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 19:00~19:45 (Reception starts at 18:45)

 

2 Locations

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 1

 

3 Contents

Progress of the Stage 5 Plan and Achievement of Numerical Targets

 

4 How to apply

Please send the following information by e-mail between Wednesday, January 29, 2020 and Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

　　□ Name, □ attributes (students, faculty and staff, government officials, Kyoto citizens, etc.)

　　□ Contact information (e-mail address)

 

[Destination Email]

pf-kyoto-mlconsortium.or.jp Change * to @.

 

5 Miscellaneous

On the day of the event, representatives from member universities and organizations of the Foundation will also participate.

Please note that the number of participants may be adjusted depending on the status of the application.

 

6 Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto (Morita, Sugama)
TEL: 075-353-9130 (Reception hours: 9:00~17:00 except Sundays and Mondays)

Click here for the 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto, Japan, and the list of winners!

The 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto held on December 15 and the list of winners are posted!
Find out more here!

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference



◆ University and regional collaboration portal site Gakumachi Station
Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
http://www.gakumachi.jp/project/conference/

【Finished】2019 Foundation Designated Research Assignment Research Results Report Meeting and Information Exchange Meeting will be held

The University Consortium Kyoto has established designated research topics for the purpose of contributing to the improvement and review of projects, as well as new development and sophistication, and conducts research by faculty and staff of the member schools of the Foundation. We will hold the following results report meeting and information exchange meeting to announce the results of the survey research conducted in FY2019. We look forward to your participation.
(Registration required, free of charge)

 

1. Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 14:30~16:30 (Achievement Report Meeting)

16:30~18:00 (Information exchange meeting *Snacks available)

2. Venue: Achievement Debriefing Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

Information Exchange Meeting Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access

 

3. Contents of the report

(1) Theme 1: Kyoto Women’s University

a) Theme

The Role of the University Consortium Kyoto in the Promotion of Recurrent Education in Kyoto

―Toward the Construction of the Kyoto Model-

b) Outline of research

The purpose of this study is to propose specific measures based on empirical research on the role played by the University Consortium Kyoto in order to build a recurrent education that contributes to solving the problems facing Kyoto by utilizing the research and educational resources of the 48 member universities. In addition to examining various forms of recurrent education that are suitable for the regional characteristics of Kyoto, we conducted a fact-finding survey on employment support for women who have interrupted their careers, training engineers in traditional industries, and recurrent education related to business succession of small and medium-sized enterprises.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Women’s University Executive Vice President and Director of the Center for Regional Cooperation Research Eiko Takeyasu

 

(2) Theme 2: Kyoto Bunkyo University

a) Theme

Growth Tracking Survey of Graduates and Students of Various SD Training Programs and Systematic SD Training in the Future

b) Outline of research

Among the various types of SD training conducted by the University Consortium Kyoto, we will conduct a growth tracking survey of all graduates of the current SD seminar and the former university administrator training, which is the flagship training with the highest load in both quality and quantity, and verify the effectiveness of the training. By measuring the effectiveness of these programs and at the same time comparing them with similar programs nationwide, we will clarify their strengths and weaknesses and propose how to build a training system as a university consortium Kyoto SD project in the future.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Bunkyo University Director of Educational Planning Division, Takamichi Murayama

 

4. How to apply

If you would like to participate, please join us by January 14 (Tue) ~ February 25 (Tue)

Please apply using the application form on the Foundation’s website.

Application form URL:

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chosakenkyu/shiteikadai/form-1

 

< Contact>

University Consortium Kyoto Research & Public Relations Division

Tel: 075-353-9130 Fax: 075-353-9101

E－mail:　 shitei-kadai-ml [at] consortium.or.jp
Please change ※[at] to @

Call for Researchers (Research Groups) for the 2020 “Designated Research Project”

The University Consortium Kyoto (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”) has established designated research topics and conducts research by researchers in specialized fields with the aim of contributing to the improvement and review of the Foundation’s projects, as well as new development and sophistication.
We are looking for researchers (research groups) on the following two themes as the designated research theme for FY2020 as “Survey and Research Policy on the Role of the Foundation in the Fifth Stage (FY2019-2023)”.


Theme 1
Measures to raise the level of activities to attract international students in the Kyoto region based on the current state of internationalization at Kyoto universities


Theme 2
Unraveling from data analysis the current status and future direction of the role played by the University Consortium Kyoto member schools in the Kyoto region


【Application Period】December 12, 2019 (Thu) ~ January 31, 2020 (Fri)

The maximum amount of research and development expenses per project is 1.5 million yen.
*Researchers (in the case of groups, the principal investigators) are full-time faculty members who belong to a member university or junior college of the Foundation.

For more information about the project, please refer to the following URL.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chosakenkyu/shiteikadai


< Contact>
University Consortium Kyoto
Designated Research Project Secretariat (Takehana & Morita)
TEL: 075-353-9130
E-mail: shitei-kadai-ml[at]consortium.or.jp
[at] Please replace ※ with @.

AY2019 Internship Program Long-Term Project Course “Project Report” is now available.

The following “Project Report” from the 2019 Internship Program “Long-Term Project Course” will be released.


１．Wine Grocery Inc.

~Wine Seminar for Students Planning and Holding Projects~

　　Project Report

２．University Consortium Kyoto

~IS Program Fascinated by Images~

　　Project Report

３．Day Alive Inc.

~Kyoto’s Inbound Tourism Information Media Renovation and New Business Plan~

　　Project Report
　　Free paper “Traveler’s Voice of Kyoto”

４．Kansai Winding Foil Industry Co., Ltd.

~PROJECT TO DISSEMINATE MADE IN JAPAN’S MANUFACTURING TO THE WORLD~

　　Project Report

5. Ueda Corporation Headquarters

~Planning and operation for matching events between companies and students~

　　Project Report

6. Insight House Inc.

~Yamashina Mr./Ms. Project~
　　Project Report
　 Free Paper Kyono Yamashina Mr./Ms.

７．Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education

~Teacher Training Support Seminar~

　　Project Report



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)

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