Business Overview
In order to contribute to the development of higher education, we are exchanging information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.
Event Outline
theme
Developing inter-university and regional collaboration that takes advantage of regional characteristics
Purpose of the event
With the promotion of the “Grand Design for Higher Education toward 2040” and the development of education and policies in anticipation of the post-COVID era, higher education has entered a new phase. Higher education is expected to play a leading role in the growth and development of our country. Furthermore
, in the context of regional revitalization and local revitalization, there are more expectations than ever for university consortiums and other initiatives to contribute from a broad perspective, such as through co-creative activities with local communities and industry. In
this context, there is now a growing momentum in Kyoto to promote collaboration between universities, local communities, and industry based on culture and the arts, triggered by the relocation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs in March 2023 and the relocation of Kyoto City University of Arts to the east area of Kyoto Station in October of the same year.
In this forum, we will reconsider the role that university consortiums should play as inter-university collaboration organizations, and exchange opinions on diverse and flexible learning initiatives that make use of each region and its charm.
schedule
September 7, 2024 (Sat) 13:00-18:00 (*Information exchange meeting 18:30-20:00), September 8 (Sun) 10:00-12:00
venue
<Saturday, September 7th> Kyoto City University of Arts (57-1 Shimonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City)
*6 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station on the Karasuma Subway Line, JR Lines, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
*The venue for the information exchange meeting will be Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
<Sunday, September 8th> Campus Plaza Kyoto (939 Higashishiokojicho, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City)
*5 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station on the Karasuma Subway Line, JR Lines, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Participation Fee
Participation fee: (General) 5,000 yen / (Students) Free
Information exchange session: (General) 4,000 yen / (Students) 2,000 yen
*Those who wish to receive the report will need to pay an additional 1,000 yen
Organizer
National University Consortium Council
Co-organized
University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto City University of Arts
Sponsored
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, The Association of National Universities, The Association of Public Universities, The Association of Private Universities in Japan, The Association of Private Universities in Japan, National Association of Public Junior Colleges, The Association of Private Junior Colleges in Japan, National Governors’ Association, The Asahi Shimbun Company, The Mainichi Shimbun, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Kyodo News, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, The Kyoto Shimbun
Contents
Day 1 (Saturday, September 7th)
Keynote speech, symposium, poster session, information exchange session, etc.
Day 2 (Sunday, September 8th)
Subcommittee meetings (4 subcommittees in total), etc.
◆For more details, please see the special website or leaflet.
Special site (Click on the image below to go to the special site)
Leaflet for the 21st National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum
schedule
<Day 1: Saturday, September 7th, Kyoto City University of Arts, Building A, 3rd floor, Horiba Shinkichi Memorial Hall>
| Opening and greetings ⏰13:00-13:15 |
| Katsuhiro Obara (President of Doshisha University, Chairman of the Kyoto University Consortium)
Mr. Koji Matsui (Mayor of Kyoto City)
Takatoshi Nishiwaki (Governor of Kyoto Prefecture)
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| Performance ⏰13:15-13:40 |
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This is a flute quartet by Kyoto City University of Arts students. [Performers] Mami Kuroda (4th year), Riu Tamai (3rd year), Rio Nakata (3rd year), Miu Yamazaki (2nd year) |
| Keynote speech ① ⏰13:45-14:35 |
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Utilizing local resources for a new era of higher education
: Culture and arts-based exchange and collaboration in Kyoto – Mr. Ousbi Sako (Director of the Kyoto Seika University Information Center) <Summary>
It is said that with the rapid progress of globalization, it has become difficult to preserve culture and arts that are considered “unique to a region.” One of the reasons for this is the lack of opportunities to come into contact with culture and arts. It can also be pointed out that the understanding of local residents towards culture and arts that are rooted in the region has not been reflected. Therefore, we would like to focus on the utilization of local cultural and artistic resources in higher education, as well as the inheritance of tangible and intangible culture itself. The inheritance and repurposing of these cultural representations will deepen the region’s exchanges with both the inside and outside the region, and will also promote cooperation. In this lecture, let us understand the mechanism by which culture is inherited by local residents, and deepen our understanding of the importance of culture being recognized as the heritage of the community, being given value, and being developed in the field of higher education. |
| Keynote speech ② ⏰14:40-15:30 |
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Future cultural policies and inter-university and inter-regional collaboration in light of trends in higher education:
Mr. Jugo Imaizumi (Counsellor, Agency for Cultural Affairs) <Summary>
Depopulation and depopulation not only weaken society, but are also important issues that affect higher education, cultural heritage protection, and local communities. As people living in the modern age, it is our responsibility to pass on the important heritage inherited from the past to the next generation, and to educate the next generation so that they can pass it on to the next generation. In this regard, local areas have their histories and stories, higher education has educational and research resources, and culture has the means and possibilities to create new value by using these as a medium. Regarding the above points, while the scope of what can be done individually is limited, we will explore ways in which higher education, cultural policies, and local areas can work together to revitalize communities. |
| Break ⏰15:30-16:20 |
| Symposium ⏰16:20-17:50 |
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“Expectations for a university consortium that takes advantage of regional characteristics”
Coordinator
Yuji Kawano (President and CEO of Elisabeth University of Music, Representative Director of the Japan University Consortium) Symposium speakers Yoko Matsubara (Vice President of the Ritsumeikan University Schools) Senko Ikenobo (Vice Representative Director of the Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives) Hitoshi Miki (Life is Tech Co., Ltd., Former Director of the Policy Department of Kyoto City University) <Summary>
We will exchange opinions and hold discussions from each perspective on the ideal university that utilizes Kyoto’s regional characteristics, urban development, higher education, and university consortia, and will develop these ideas into university consortium activities nationwide. |
| Closing remarks ⏰17:50-18:00 |
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Yuji Kawano (Chairperson, National University Consortium Council)
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<Day 1: Saturday, September 7th, Kyoto City University of Arts, Building B, 3rd floor, Lecture Room 3 and Lecture Room 4>
| Poster Session ⏰ 12:00-16:30 |
| The poster session will introduce advanced cases and activities of consortium organizations from around the country. Please use this as a place to learn practical approaches and gather various information. Core time (15:30-16:20) |
<Day 1: Saturday, September 7th, Hotel Granvia Kyoto>
| Information exchange session ⏰ 18:30-20:00 |
| You can exchange information with the consortium members from all over Japan while eating and drinking in a stand-up format. You can also watch the original dance “Kyoen Sodefure!” created by the Kyoto Student Festival, and enjoy a meal that is unique to Kyoto. Please join us. |
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<Day 2: Sunday, September 8th, Campus Plaza Kyoto>
| Venue | Session ⏰10:00-12:00 |
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4th Floor |
Session 1 (Consortium of Universities in Kyoto) In the Consortium of Universities in Kyoto’s credit transfer program, unique courses such as “Kyoto World Heritage PBL” and “Kyoto Museum PBL” are offered by member universities. This session will focus on the “Kyoto World Heritage PBL” course, with educators and stakeholders involved in its development sharing the course’s background and classroom activities, while exploring elements necessary for further enhancement. |
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4th Floor |
Session 2 (Higher Education Consortium Miyazaki) This session aims to explore how university consortia can effectively engage in high school-university collaboration. Reports on efforts in inquiry-based learning at high schools and examples of initiatives to further develop skills acquired in high schools at universities will be presented to provide insights. Challenges to enhance high school-university collaboration will be identified, and participants will examine how university consortia can contribute to the evolving demands of such collaborations. |
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4th Floor |
Session 3 (University Consortium Osaka) University consortia contribute to diversifying higher education by offering collaborative education programs that leverage regional characteristics. In the “credit transfer through university consortia” model, local educational resources are effectively utilized and shared, providing students with opportunities for high-quality learning. This session will consider new approaches to credit transfer based on the efforts of various consortia. |
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2nd Floor Hall |
Session 4 (University Consortium Osaka) Student volunteer activities play an essential role in fostering community engagement and personal growth. However, challenges such as sustainability and maintaining student motivation remain. This session will use a World Café-style dialogue to share issues faced by students in consortia and explore ways to achieve sustainable volunteer activities. |
Important Notices for Participation
<For both Days 1 and 2>
・Please use public transportation to come to the event.
・Please be considerate and turn off your mobile phones and smartphones or set them to silent mode at the lecture and subcommittee venues to prevent noise. ・Please
take your trash home with you.
<Day 1 Venue: Kyoto City University of Arts>
・Please refrain from eating or drinking in the hall.
・There are no cafeterias or convenience stores on campus.
・Please note that due to the nature of the facility, it is difficult for radio waves to enter the lecture venue (Horiba Shinkichi Memorial Hall).
About application
The application period has now closed.
Application period: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 10:00 – Friday, August 9, 2024
*Payment deadline: Friday, August 16, 24:00
Step 1 Apply online
Please register your email address using the “Apply” button above. Access the “Participation Application Form” URL sent to the registered email address, follow the on-screen instructions, and you will receive an “Application Completion Email.”
Step 2 Payment
After completing the application procedure in Step 1 , you will receive an email with information on payment methods. Please pay the participation fee and other fees by the due date by credit card or at the nearest convenience store.
*The fee will be used for preparations such as printing costs, web system operating costs, and communication costs. Please note that refunds will not be available for any reason. If you have paid for the report collection, it will be sent to those who are absent at a later date.
*Payments cannot be made at financial institutions such as banks or Japan Post Bank.
*Those who have not completed the application procedure and payment in Step 1 will not be able to participate.
Payment: By 24:00 on Friday, August 16th
Step 3 Receiving your “Participation Certificate”
Once your application is complete (after payment is complete), a “Participation Certificate” will be sent to the email address you registered.
*If you have not received the email by Friday, August 23rd, please contact the Council Secretariat.
Step 4 Forum Day
On the day of the forum, please present your “Participation Certificate” (email or printout) at the reception desk.
*If you would like a substitute to participate, please bring the participation certificate (email) and inform the reception desk on the day.
Notes
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*Please note that changes cannot be made after the application process has been completed.
*Application is not required for keynote speakers, symposiumists, coordinators, and subcommittee presenters.
[For Students] How to apply for the 4th Session on Sunday, September 8th
If you would like to participate, please contact the secretariat by Friday, August 9th.
*Applications are now closed.
Contact details:
National University Consortium Council Secretariat (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL: 075-353-9100 E-mail: alljapan-consortium@consortium.or.jp
*Reception hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding New Year holidays)
Implementation Report
The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum, now in its 21st year, aims to contribute to the development of higher education by providing a forum for the exchange of information on the initiatives and research results of each university consortium.
This year, the event was held in Kyoto for the first time in 11 years, with the venues divided into two locations: Kyoto City University of Arts, which relocated to the eastern area of Kyoto Station in October 2023, and Campus Plaza Kyoto. 277 university faculty and staff members, education-related personnel, and others from across the country participated.
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[Saturday, September 7th]
| ▼ Greetings from Katsuhiro Obara, Representative Director of the National University Consortium Council | ▼ Greetings from Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui |
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| ▼ Greetings from Hiroki Furukawa, Vice Governor of Kyoto Prefecture | ▼Flute quartet by Kyoto City University of Arts students |
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With the main theme of “Developing inter-university and regional collaboration that utilizes regional characteristics,” the keynote speech, symposium, and subcommittee sessions provided an opportunity to reconsider the role that university consortia should play through case studies and opinion exchanges. In addition, lively exchanges were observed between participants at the poster session booths and information exchange session.
| ▼Keynote speaker: Ousbi Sako | ▼Keynote speech |
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| ▼Keynote speaker: Mr. Jugo Imaizumi | ▼Keynote speech |
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| ▼Poster session | |
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| ▼ Information exchange session | |
Kyoto Student Festival “Kyoen Sodefure!” Dance performance |
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[Sunday, September 8]
On the second day of the forum, four subcommittees were held covering various themes related to universities and consortiums, and practical case studies were reported and opinions were exchanged with participants.
| ▼ Session 1 (University Consortium Kyoto) |
▼Second Subcommittee (Miyazaki Higher Education Consortium) |
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| ▼ 3rd Subcommittee (University Consortium Osaka) |
▼ Session 4 (University Consortium Osaka) |
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We would like to thank all of you for participating in this event.
The next, 22nd forum will be co-hosted by the Hyogo Kobe University Consortium and is scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1 (Kobe City).
More details will be posted on the University Consortium Kyoto website as soon as they are finalized.
We look forward to your participation.
Contact Information
National University Consortium Council Secretariat (University Consortium Kyoto)
TEL 075-353-9100 FAX 075-353-9101
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Reception hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding New Year holidays)
