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University Consortium Kyoto 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the University Consortium Kyoto has developed diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close collaboration with member universities and junior colleges , local communities, industry, the business community, and local governments as the first university consortium organization in Japan and a platform for university and regional collaboration. Currently, we are diligently promoting our business based on the Fifth Stage Plan, which is a five-year medium-term plan from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented in FY2023 by each business division. We will also provide an overview of the Sixth Stage Plan, which will begin in fiscal 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * The Zoom meeting URL will be provided to the applicant at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) FY2023 Project Implementation Report at the University Consortium Kyoto
(2) Outline of the University Consortium Kyoto Stage Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q&A

4. How to apply

Please apply by Friday, March 8, 2024 from the link below.
　

 

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research & Public Relations Division (Kawai)
TEL: 075-353-9130 / FAX: 075-353-9101
 E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
　　

[Recruitment of host companies! ] 2026 Internship Work Experience Program for International Students



The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department) offers an internship and work experience program for international students with the aim of helping international students learn about the appeal of working at companies in Kyoto, and to help them find employment and settle in Kyoto.

We are looking for host companies and organizations that can accept international students in this program. Companies and organizations that are already working to recruit international students, as well as companies and organizations that are considering hiring international students for the future, are encouraged to consider participating in this program.

[Point! ] 】
●By accepting international students…
・Having diverse human resources in the workplace will lead to revitalization within the company.
・This will lead to the accumulation of experience in accepting foreign employees.
・It will lead to PR for international students.
●We will hold a program briefing session (online). You can understand the program overview and the benefits of having foreign human resources in your workplace before applying.
●The number of days of practical training is 2~10 days. We support a variety of practical training contents.
●If you are already planning to implement your company’s work experience program, it is okay to have international students participate in your existing program.
●In June, a place will be set up for exchange between host companies and organizations and participating international students, and the management side and international students will conduct interviews to select and match them, and at that time, they will decide whether or not to accept them, and the accepting students will be decided.
●Before the training, we will provide preliminary training to international students on business etiquette and compliance.

【Target】
Companies and organizations that have a head office, branch office, or office in Kyoto Prefecture and can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

【Details】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” (PDF: 393KB).

[Program pre-briefing session]
We will hold a program briefing session for companies and organizations (online).
Click here to apply for the information session
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●Mini seminar “Benefits of having foreign human resources in the workplace”
●Program Overview
Please join us on one of dates >.
●3/5 (Thu.) 16:00~17:00
●4/10 (Fri.) 16:00 ~ 17:00
●5/12 (Tue.) 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

【Application】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” and fill in the necessary information from the application form before applying.

2025 Internship Program Implementation Report for International Students (PDF: 1MB You can check the attributes of participating international students)

【Inquiry】
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Kawachi)
TEL: 075-353-9164　 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp　※Please change “◆” to @.

【Japanese Students × International Students】2025 4th Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Gagaku (Musical Instruments and Costumes) Experience (*Reception has ended)

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
We will deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto through the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

In the fourth session, we will have a gagaku (musical instrument and costume) experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, meet at 9:45, disband at 11:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

　　　 9:45 Meet in front of Rokuson-oh Shrine (20-minute walk from Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station)

　 10:00~11:20 Formal visit, gagaku performance, costume/instrument experience

*We will give you a souvenir to commemorate your participation

　　　 11:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 30 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Application deadline: February 5 (Thu) 23:59
  • Event flyer: Click here

【The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto】Announcement of Winners

We would like to announce the winners of the 21st Kyoto Policy Research Exchange Conference, which was held on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

 

The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Winners

Research Encouragement Award>

★ University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award

Possibility of Utilization of Bridge Risk Score for Maintenance and Disaster Prevention Using Open Data – A Case Study Using Bridge Data in Fukuchiyama City

Aika Takada (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Aika Takada

 

★ Japan Society for Public Policy Award

Proposal of “Kyoto Idea Bakery” -Fostering Collective Knowledge through Citizen Exchange-

[Group name] Kazama Seminar Idea Bakery Group (Doshisha University)

Kazama Seminar Idea Bakery Group

 

 

 

★ Award of Excellence

[Breakout Session 1]

Title: Examination of Effective Learning Support Methods for the Promotion of Legal Education: Starting from High School Education

Sato Seminar, 2nd year student, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefecture University (Kyoto Prefecture University)

Kyoto Prefecture University Faculty of Public Policy 2nd year student Sato Seminar

 

[Breakout Session 2]

Presentation Title: The Impact of the Survival of Traditional Festivals on Migration and Settlement – Focusing on Traditional Festivals that Create Regional Exchanges

Iwamatsu Seminar Kakitama Soup Team (Kyoto Prefectural University)

Iwamatsu Seminar Kakitama Soup Team

 

[Breakout Session 3]

Elimination of traffic congestion in Kyoto city center: Measuring the effectiveness of road pricing and park-and-ride based on scenario analysis

[Group name] Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A

 

[Breakout Session 4]

Presentation Title: Temporary Housing Supply Issues in Kyoto City and Proposal for Wide-area Evacuation Support

Group name: 9th generation of Ishihara Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University (Ryukoku University)

9th generation student of the Ishihara Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University

 

 

[Breakout Session 5]

Practical Research on Disaster Prevention Education for Children Aiming to Raise Disaster Prevention Awareness at Home

[Organization] Fukuchiyama Public University Faculty of Regional Management Taniguchi Seminar Little Disaster Prevention Project (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Fukuchiyama Public University Faculty of Regional Management Taniguchi Seminar

Little disaster prevention project

 

[Breakout Session 6]

Promoting Citizen Participation through the External Design of Meetings: Verification of the Effectiveness of Holding Private Facilities

[Group Name] Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies Noda Seminar Class A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group A

 

[Breakout Session 7]

Presentation Title: Children’s Medical Care Subsidy System and Social Growth and Decline: Panel Data Analysis for Kyoto City

[Group name] Tourism offside (Ryukoku University)

Tourism offside

 

[Breakout Session 8]

Purification of Touts in Downtown Areas Using Soundscapes: The Possibility of a Resonant Approach on Kiyamachi Street

[Group name] Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B

 

[Breakout Session 9]

Presentation Title: Shopping Street Revitalization Project Utilizing Vacant Stores – Toward Balancing Local Communities and Economic Independence

[Group name] Ritsumei ☆ Kato Seminar ☆ (Ritsumeikan University)

Ritsumei☆Kato Seminar☆

 

 

[Breakout Session 10]

Presentation Title: How to Raise Awareness Leaflets on Safety and Security – Effective Information Dissemination from the Police –

Abe Seminar Team A (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

Abe Seminar Team A

 

Award>

[Group name] Doshisha Class A (Doshisha University)

Baby Lab (Ryukoku University)

[Group name] Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A (Doshisha University)

Otani University Nomura Seminar Transportation Policy Team (Otani University)

[Group name] Kyoto Tachibana University Takayama Seminar (Kyoto Tachibana University)

[Group name] Iwamatsu Seminar Shopping Street Revitalization Group (Kyoto Prefecture University)

Iwamatsu Seminar 6th Industrialization Team (Kyoto Prefecture University)

[Group name] Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B (Doshisha University)

[Group name] Ritsumei ☆ Kato Seminar ☆ (Ritsumeikan University)

Abe Seminar Team A (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

 

Congratulations to all the winners!

The state of the event on the day of the competition and the PowerPoint materials of the winners will be posted on the following page at a later date.

 

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Project Planning Practice Course “Project Report” has been released.

 

Project planning practice course “Project Report” has been released.
*Project Planning Practice Course: A course to execute projects presented by companies and non-profit organizations from June to November. Through this project, the goal is to acquire the ability to look at the real world from various angles, grasp the current situation, discover issues, and solve those problems.

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course”
Trainees/Projects

the training center Inc. Co., Ltd. Inc. Co., Ltd.
Name ofProject Name
Insight HouseToday’s Yamashina-san Project
Impact Hub Kyoto ~Flower Back Field Lab Project~
Wine GlossaryPlanning and management of wine seminars by wine specialty stores
MOTHERSMake the Sanga Stadium food court go viral! vol.２
FP ConsultingProjects to spread wellbeing knowledge

 


Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106　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)

The 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Pre-event “Shoji” will be held!


This year marks the 28th anniversary of the “Kyoto International Student Film Festival” pre-event event! At the Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo, a private important cultural property that cannot be entered normally, we will hold a screening of the work and a talk session on the themes of “life” and “living” with visitors.

【Event Overview】
Pre-event “Life and Death”
・Date and time: Saturday, January 17, 2026 19:30~21:30 (Doors open 19:00)
・Venue: Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo (non-public important cultural property)
(〒605-0862 1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/N2yZyA1YECNXEPBo7

・Screenings:
1. “The hills of birds” (Korea / 2024 / 27 min / fiction) Director: Lee Euntaek
2. “Vortex” (Korea / 2024 / 19 min / Fiction) Director: JANG Jae-Woo
3. “Niwatori Hatsu Toya Nitsu” (Japan / 2024 / 16 min. / Anime Version) Director: Yuri Kurihara

・Guests: Kiyoaki Mori, Deacon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Keiko Takagi, Honorary Director of the Grief Care Research Institute of Sophia University

Please check the details below and apply using the form provided on the following page.
https://www.kisfvf.com/event/event-4967/

・Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto International Student Film Festival
TEL 075-353-9189
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】2026 Acceptance of registration of host companies and organizations has been started

 

Registration of trainees

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program.
If you are a company or organization that would like to cooperate, please register from “My Page” below.
The password is changed every year.
Please check the e-mail provided by the secretariat.

If you are a new company or organization that is thinking of accepting you, please feel free to contact us at the email address listed below.
We hope that companies and organizations that have accepted students will consider registering for this program, which has a high level of satisfaction with the host company, such as “the atmosphere within the company has changed” and “the awareness of employees has changed”.

Portal Site “For Companies and Organizations”

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL ：075-353-9106 ／ FAX 075-353-9101 ／ E-mail：intern@consortium.or.jp
〒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)

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】FY2025 Implementation Report Released

Publication of the FY2025 Implementation Report

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to companies, organizations, universities, and other related parties for their cooperation in implementing the FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program.

Thanks to this, 147 university students were given the opportunity to experience work this year.

In order to develop the program as a program that can benefit both the host company and the student, we would like to ask for your continued understanding and cooperation, and we have summarized the implementation status of this year’s industry-academia collaborative education project in this book.
We hope you will take a look.


FY2025 Implementation Report

* Please click above to view.

 

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education 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)