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2023 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.

On Saturday, November 11, the six project teams reported on the culmination of their activities in the project presentations held on the last day of the lecture, and shared their experiences with the entire project.

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 11, 2023 13:00~17:50
project
Participating Companies
organization

Kiko Network, a non-profit organization
Insight House Inc.
Otsuki Seal Printing Co., Ltd.
Impact Hub Kyoto
Union A Inc.
Social Welfare Corporation Adachi Welfare Association

 

 

　　

















 









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)

【11/11 (Sat)】Long-term Project Course_Project Presentation (Presentation of Results)

Project presentations of the internship program “Long-term Project Course” will be held at the following dates and times.
The Long-Term Project Course is a program in which students work as a team for about five months on a theme or issue presented by the host company. At the project presentation on the last day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
On the day of the event, the event will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto, and each presentation will be available at the venue or online.
If you are a university student who is thinking of participating in an internship next year, or if you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting internship students, please enjoy the culmination of the activities of each project team.

Reference: Click here for the 2022 project presentation → 2022 Achievement Presentation

Date & Time Saturday, November 11, 2023
13:00~17:50
Application If you would like to see it, please apply using this application form .
Application deadline: Tuesday, November 7

schedule

*Schedule times may vary. Thank you for your understanding.

Time Overview
13：00～13：10 Opening Remarks
13：10～13：55 Project Presentation Part I. (3 projects)
13：55～14：05 break
14：05～14：50 Project Presentation Part II (3 projects)
14：50～15：20 break
15：20～15：40 Reflection on each project
15：40～17：10

From project students, the person in charge of the host company, and the coordinator in charge
Presentation of impressions after the review for each project
17：10～17：50 Messages from each coordinator, closing remarks, and photo taking

 

Project Introduction

 

Recipient Project Summary
Specified Non-Profit Organization
Kiko Network		 [Survey and information dissemination toward the realization of a decarbonized society and 100% renewable energy]
In order to realize a decarbonized society, we will collect and disseminate information on “100% renewable energy” and “decarbonized regional development”, conduct surveys and research, hold events, and publicize it. Gain new skills and have experiences that will improve your imagination, creativity, and planning skills!
corporation
Insight House		 【Today’s Yamashina Mr./Ms. Project】
Walking around Yamashina, he listens to and collects the thoughts and stories of various people, from children to adults and the elderly, and gives them the form of interview articles and disseminates them to local people through websites, Facebook, free papers, circulation boards, picture books, etc. First of all, you will be active with the motto of “enjoy yourself”.
corporation
Otsuki Seal Printing		 [Rediscovery Label: Creation of interesting stickers and stickers]
Our company is “Mr./Ms. of the town seal shop”. Stickers are familiar, but their uses are still unexplored. We will understand the actual practice of sticker printing, plan and develop products with a new sense, complete products, and think about and practice sales methods on the Internet. I look forward to the sensitivity of the students’ Mr./Ms.!
General Incorporated Association
Impact Hub Kyoto		 [~Hanashi Field Lab Project~]
Hanashi is a gathering place for the Gion Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is called the “source of the capital” due to its historical background. Why don’t you take on the challenge of creating a community that develops while maintaining the environment together with people from various different fields while learning about life and way of life in this field?
corporation
Union A		 [Let’s send out the free employment information magazine “Grandpa and Auntie” for young people to students who are worried!] 】
We plan and publish a job hunting magazine for young people in their 16 to 30s. I want to reach students and young people who are worried about their career path before they start job hunting or are in the middle of job hunting. Let’s think together from the beginning. In addition to the media, I would like to use this as an opportunity for Mr./Ms.everyone to think carefully about “work” for themselves.
Social Welfare Corporation
Adachi Welfare Association		 [Kyoto Children’s Home Food Project ~Thinking about the problem of child poverty~]
The goal of Kyoto Children’s Home Food is to create “connections” by regularly “delivering” food to families with difficult lives, and to “connect” to appropriate support as needed for problems while watching over each family. Let’s work together from a new perspective to spread this activity and form a new community.

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)

【Internship】 【Event Report】2023 Practical Training Experience Exchange Meeting (Business Course/Public Course)

As a post-learning for the Business Course and Public Course, we held a “Practical Experience Exchange Meeting”.
Thank you to everyone who participated.

5~6 seminar classes from different industries gathered and presented their experiences and insights gained during the internship in each seminar class. One of the best parts of the University Consortium Kyoto Internship Program is that students who have completed their practical training at various host sites can get together and share their experiences. Please make use of the valuable experience that Mr./Ms. gained in the practical training in your future university life!

We will continue to work to further develop our internship program.


University Consortium Kyoto Internship Program Portal Site

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

*Finished※[For Students] 10/7 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students affiliated with member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
If you are planning to study for the TOEFL test in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to improve your score even more, please join us!
This year’s event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free.
The application deadline is 3 p.m. on Friday, September 29, but we will close as soon as the capacity is reached, so please apply as soon as possible.

* The application deadline has been extended until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4.

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers.
It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Click here for the seminar outline →20231007_University Consortium Kyoto iBT Skill Improvement Flyer

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00~13:00 (Zoom entry starts at 9:30~)
* Take breaks as appropriate

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories:

・Those who are starting to study for TOEFL or those who are planning to take the iBT test
・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Full-time Lecturer, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT test
– Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL®テスト日本事務局]　
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

[Finished] [For university students] 9/17 (Sun) We are looking for participants for the Heian Jingu photo session!

 

As an activity for the 2023 academic year, the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department has planned a “Heian Jingu Photo Session” where photography-loving university students attending universities in Kyoto can interact.
In this event, you can enter the Heian Jingu Shrine Shrine for free, which usually costs an entrance fee.
On the day of the event, after taking a photo in the temple grounds, we will share the photos taken in the hall and vote for the best photo.

Participants who take the selected photos will receive a commemorative gift from Mr./Ms. Heian Jingu Shrine.
We look forward to your participation Mr./Ms.!

Outline of the event


Date & Time: Sunday, September 17, 2023 14:00~17:00 (meet at 13:45)
*Reserve date: Monday, September 18, 2023 　

Venue: Heian Shrine (Access: https://www.heianjingu.or.jp/about/traffic.html)

Target participants: University students attending universities in Kyoto

What to bring: Camera used for shooting (smartphone is acceptable), student ID card

Participation fee: Free

Details & Application

For details such as the schedule of the day and to apply, please visit the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department website “Kotokare” below.

※受付終了しました。【京都の大学生対象】平安神宮撮影会の参加者を募集中！！

 

Friday, September 15, 2023 at 17:00

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Secretariat
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)

 

【University Faculty and Staff English Training】9/2 (Sat) & 6 (Wed) “Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English”

Purpose of the event

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

This time, the 2023 “Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff”As part of the international education-related work, mainly at universities,For faculty and staff involved in accepting international students,We will hold an online English course as follows. We look forward to your participation.

 

Course Outline

“Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and English Communication in Universities“

This course is mainly for faculty and staff who are involved in international education-related work and international student acceptance work at universities.
Mannerisms and ways of communicating vary greatly from culture to culture. In this course, in order to respond to the increase in the number of international students and foreign researchers, cultural diversity, communication styles,Deepen your understanding of business etiquette.
Through role-play and PBL (problem-solving exercises) in various settings, we aim to improve communication skills in English.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 13:30-16:30
Format Held online using Zoom
(Please prepare an accessible Internet environment and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and participate from a convenient location.)
Lecturer Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Scope of the course For university faculty and staff with an intermediate or higher level of English
Participation Capacity 18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation Fee Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen / 1 course
Faculty and staff from non-member schools: 6,000 yen / 1 course
* Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.
Details will be provided in the course invitation email sent after the deadline.
How to apply Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application Deadline August 1, 2023 at noon

 

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (*TOEIC score is a guide)
Beginner: Able to say simple greetings and introduce yourself. You can do it if you give a short and simple answer. (Up to about TOEIC550)
Intermediate: If the topic is familiar, you can explain it. You can continue the conversation, such as asking questions to the other person.
(TOEIC550~800)
Advanced: Able to express one’s opinions clearly. Students can exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics.
(TOEIC800 or older)

 

 

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

【University Teachers/English Training】9/9 (Sat) “Teaching Methods for Subjects Using English that Can Be Utilized for Remote Classes” Recruitment of Participants

Purpose of the event

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

As part of the 2023 “Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff,” we will hold an online English course for faculty members who are or may be in charge of English classes at universities as follows. We look forward to your participation.

 

Course Outline

“Active Learning Exercises: Teaching Methods for Subjects Using English for Remote Learning”

This is an English course for university faculty members who are teaching specialized subjects mainly in English and who are planning to teach them in the future.
Students will learn how to facilitate and give instructions in English classes through role-playing. It will be a participant-led “exercise-type” course that will be utilized for interactive classes and flipped classrooms using ICT.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:30-16:30
Format Held online using Zoom
(Please prepare an accessible Internet environment and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and participate from a convenient location.)
Lecturer Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Scope of the course University faculty members who fall under either of the following are eligible.
(1) Those who have an intermediate or higher level of English
(2) Those who are in charge of English classes at the university or who may be in charge in the future
Participation Capacity 18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation Fee Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen / 1 course
Faculty and staff from non-member schools: 6,000 yen / 1 course
* Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.
Details will be provided in the course invitation email sent after the deadline.
How to apply Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application Deadline August 1, 2023 at noon

 

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (*TOEIC score is a guide)
Beginner: Able to say simple greetings and introduce yourself. You can do it if you give a short and simple answer. (Up to about TOEIC550)
Intermediate: If the topic is familiar, you can explain it. You can continue the conversation, such as asking questions to the other person.
(TOEIC550~800)
Advanced: Able to express one’s opinions clearly. Students can exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics.
(TOEIC800 or older)

 

 

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

Applications are now being accepted for the 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum! (Until 7/28)

The 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

 

The National Association of University Consortiums and the Fuji no Kuni Regional and University Consortium
The 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

We are now accepting applications!
We look forward to your participation.

Main

“Creating a sustainable community through a consortium of universities
~Aiming to create new value with an eye on the post-corona era~”

Re

Saturday, September 2, 2023 13:30~19:30・ Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:00~12:00

Venue

Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus (6-1 Yayoi-cho, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City)

Contents [Day 1] Saturday, September 2, 2023 13:30~19:30

◇Keynote Speech “The Land of Shizuoka, the Land of Japan ~Large-Scale Natural Disasters and Crisis Management of Higher Education Institutions~”
Kazuo Oike (President, University of Shizuoka)
◇Symposium “Expectations for University Consortiums for the Development of Sustainable Local Communities”
[Coordinator]
Kazuyuki Hizume (President, Shizuoka University)
[Symposist]
Tsutomu Deno (Deputy Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture)
Mr. Kimio Sakai (Chairman of Shizuoka Railway Co., Ltd.)
Shigehiro Ikegami (Superintendent, Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education)
◇Education Administration Report: Mr. Kenichi Yamada (Assistant Director, University Education and Admissions Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
◇ Poster Session: Introducing the efforts of consortium organizations nationwide
◇ Information exchange meeting

Contents [2]Day] Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:00~12:00

◇ Subcommittees (4 subcommittees in total)
・Subcommittee 1 (University Consortium Kyoto)
“Support for Students with Disabilities and Inter-University Collaboration”
・Subcommittee 2 (Academic, Cultural and Industrial Network Tama)
“What role can industry-government-academia collaboration be expected to play in ‘regional revitalization’?”
・Subcommittee 3 (Fujinokuni Regional and University Consortium)
“Thinking about disaster countermeasures through collaboration between universities and various stakeholders”
・Subcommittee 4 (University Consortium Osaka)
“Student Volunteer Activities in the With/After Corona Era”

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 4,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Students) 2,000 yen
* If you wish to receive a collection of reports, an additional 1,000 yen is required.

Application Period

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:00 a.m. ~ Friday, July 28, 2023

Details & Application

For more information on each program and to apply, please visit this special website.

　The 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Click here for the leaflet

　The 20th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Leaflet

Contact us

National University Consortium Council Secretariat
Telephone : 075-353-9100 FAX : 075-353-9101
 *Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Closed】 【For Students, Faculty and Staff in Kyoto】 IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar

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

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

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, or work.

Re Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00~12:30 (Reception starts at 9:45)
* There will be a break in the middle.
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 2
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity 50 people (pre-registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
cost free
substance
(planned)

・Outline of the IELTS exam
・Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing Explanation of each section and
 Effective learning methods
・Q&A
*Lectures will be held in Japanese.

lecturer Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns of English Can’t Stop!”)
Application Please fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
Application Deadline Thursday, July 20, 2023, noon

Event flyer: IELTS skill-up seminar 2023

(Request to Participants)
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or if you are not feeling well.

 

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

Call for Participation in 2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This is a training program for university faculty and staff to learn English that can be used in work and foreign cultures

6/28 (Fri) Application deadline


Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate faculty and staff to improve their skills by providing training to improve their English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations and cultural training such as Chinese culture and Islamic culture.

 

Outline of the event

* The 5th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication Skills at University (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer
: Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:0 [Culture] *Online
Training for
understanding Chinese cultureLecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua

Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Briyahita

Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online
 Business English Literacy₊: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate and Advanced Level) Lecturer
: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS THAT CAN BE USED IN EMAIL & WEB (ENGLISH LEVEL: BEGINNER)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
MEETING AND DISCUSSION (ENGLISH LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE ~ ADVANCED)
Lecturer: Mr. Glenn Greggas

 

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

>>2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail Page

*Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July after the application deadline.

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