- Outline of the event
- Tournament held on Sunday, December 17
- List of Winners
- Policy Advisory Panel
- Publications
- About application
- Entry: Friday, August 4, 2023 at noon
- Paper submission: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at noon
- What happens after submission?
- Main schedule (updated from time to time)
Outline of the 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
The 19th Conference will be held in 10 subcommittees, with an increase in the number of subcommittees, in order to further enliven the competition by increasing the opportunities for applicants to present their presentations and lead to more active activities.
The theme of the presentation was “Urban Policy in General”. Research presentations will be made on policies to solve the problems faced by cities from the perspectives of a wide range of fields such as the environment, economy, culture, community, and welfare.
Seeing a variety of presentations beyond the boundaries of universities and faculties may be a good stimulus for future research. On the day of the competition, in addition to presentations, the student executive committee of this tournament will hold a project that all students can enjoy Mr./Ms..
In addition, after the competition, all presenters will receive a report card with their scores and judges’ comments, as well as a comment sheet from the participants of the subcommittees, so please use them for feedback on your presentations. In addition, the winners of the top prize will have the opportunity to exchange opinions with administrative officials regarding the content of their presentations after the competition and deepen their research.
Would you like to present the results of your daily research and learning at this conference?
We are looking forward to receiving your Mr./Ms. applications!
| Re | Sunday, December 17, 2023 10:00~17:00 *The closing time may vary slightly depending on the number of applicants. |
| Format | Face-to-face presentations |
| Venue | Ryukoku University, Fukakusa Campus, Wagaokan (67 Fukakusa Tsukahoncho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto) ・Get off at Inari Station on the JR Nara Line and walk southwest for about 8 minutes. ・Get off at Ryukoku Omae Fukakusa Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk west for about 3 minutes. ・Get off at Kuinabashi Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line and walk east for about 7 minutes. |
| sponsorship | University Consortium Kyoto |
| Planning & Management | Urban Policy Research Promotion Committee The 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Student Executive Committee |
| announcement theme |
Urban policy in general (“city” here is not limited to “urban”) ≪ to keep in mind≫ Clarify your awareness of the issues and issues, and structure your policy proposals to be specific and original based on the background and current surveys and analyses of the underlying situation. |
Presentation format: Oral presentation
Students are required to submit their papers in advance, undergo a presenter qualification review and a thesis review, and then make an oral presentation on the day of the competition.
The presentation time is 25 minutes, 15 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for the Q&A session.
[Program of the 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto (excerpt)]
Tournament held on Sunday, December 17
This year’s tournament, the 19th of its kind, was held at Ryukoku University’s Fukakusa Campus Wagaokan for the first time in four years since 2019. The 79 groups that passed the presenter qualification screening were divided into 10 subcommittees and presented their research on a wide range of themes related to urban policy, and a question-and-answer session was held by two judges and the designated questioner. In addition, the reception of general visitors resumed from this year’s conference, and many general visitors, including the presenters’ families and university officials, listened attentively to the presentations.
After the presentations in each subcommittee, the student executive committee held student projects in the time leading up to the award ceremony, and more than 100 people participated in the quiz projects of the “Trolley Adventure Quiz” and “What am I?” quiz projects related to the Kyoto area. Students who participated commented that they were able to interact with students from other universities in a relaxed environment, and it seems that it was a place for interaction that transcends the boundaries of universities and faculties.
The award ceremony was held in a venue that can accommodate up to 450 people, but there was a standing room only crowd of students and cheers and applause each time the winners were announced. At the presentation of the Research Encouragement Award, the students greeted the award with tears in their eyes, and the students happily took a group photo on stage, suggesting that this conference is a place for the presenters to learn and gain a sense of fulfillment.
- Presentation of the breakout session 1
- Presentation of the breakout session 2
- Presentation of the breakout session 3
- Student projects
- Award ceremony 1
- Award ceremony 2
- Award Ceremony 3 (Japan Society for Public Policy Award Laureates)
Kyoto Prefectural University, Faculty of Public Policy, Department of Public Policy
2nd year Komayori Seminar A
- Award ceremony 4
(University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award Laureate)
Doshisha University Noda Seminar Group C
List of Winners
Click to view the paper data and PPT data.
| Award Name | category | Presentation Title | division | Name of organization | Name of university | thesis PPT |
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| University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award | Oral and Thesis | Support for urban development through civic tech -Kyoto City’s Collaborative Model Changed by Citizens’ Perspectives- |
group | Doshisha University Noda Seminar Group C | Doshisha University | thesis PPT |
| Japan Society for Public Policy Award | thesis | Location information of trash cans by AR in the Arashiyama area | group | Kyoto Prefectural University, Faculty of Public Policy, Department of Public Policy, 2nd year, Ikomayori Seminar A | Kyoto Prefectural University | thesis PPT |
| Award of Excellence | Oral Presentation | A Study on the Separation of the Upper and Lower Parts of the Kyoto-Tango Railway -3 Steps to Realize “Railways Loved by the Community”- |
group | Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar | Fukuchiyama Public University | thesis PPT |
| A Study on the Accessibility of Tourism Information Considering Color-Universal Design -From the case of the official website of “Another Kyoto”- |
group | Fukuchiyama Public University, Faculty of Regional Management, Mitsuru Sato Seminar CUD Group | Fukuchiyama Public University | thesis PPT |
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| Collaboration between shopping districts and traditional industries -Examples of advertising and exhibition of Kyo fans in the streets of Senbon Shopping Street and Suzaku Oji- |
group | Faculty of Sociology, Bukkyo University, Otani Seminar, Kyo Fan Group | Bukkyo University | thesis PPT |
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| Proposal for the introduction of the time bank “Aiko Bank” – Strengthening regional ties through new forms of mutual aid – |
group | Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Kazama Seminar, Time Banking Group | Doshisha University | thesis PPT |
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| Building public toilets to improve accessibility -Based on the voices of toilet users through an interview-survey- |
group | Kyoto Sangyo University Fujino Seminar A Team | Kyoto Sangyo University | thesis PPT |
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| Re: Vacant house vation -Stay in Miyazu and get to know Miyazu- |
group | Sugawara Seminar× Miyazu City Fuchu Group C | Kyoto Sangyo University | thesis PPT |
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| Proposal of a model for effective use of deer meat in Kyoto City -Aiming for the realization of a recycling-oriented society- |
group | Deer Project | Ryukoku University | thesis PPT |
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| Budget Proposal System for Residents’ Associations to Improve the Vulnerability of Residents’ Associations -Using a clue to eliminate the isolation of retired men- |
group | Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group B | Doshisha University | thesis PPT |
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| How to disseminate information on Kyoto City’s finances for residents | group | Kyoto Prefectural University Tamai Seminar | Kyoto Prefectural University | thesis PPT |
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| Flexible education platform based on school type -To reduce the workload at the educational site in Kyoto City- |
group | Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar, Group A | Doshisha University | thesis PPT |
Reference: Click here for the PowerPoint presentation of the papers and oral presentations of the 18th Annual Research Encouragement Award.
| division | Name of organization | Name of university |
|---|---|---|
| group | Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar | Fukuchiyama Public University |
| group | Fukuchiyama Public University, Faculty of Regional Management, Mitsuru Sato Seminar CUD Group | Fukuchiyama Public University |
| group | Kyoto Prefectural University, Faculty of Public Policy, Department of Public Policy, 2nd year, Ikomayori Seminar A | Kyoto Prefectural University |
| group | Kyoto Sangyo University, Faculty of Law, Burning Seminar A Team | Kyoto Sangyo University |
| individual | Masahiro Hiratai | Ritsumeikan University |
| group | Akihito Ishida, Daisuke Kakegawa, Yusaku Hatta | Ryukoku University |
| group | Kyoto Sangyo University Nakai Seminar | Kyoto Sangyo University |
| group | Kyoto Advanced Abe Seminar C Group | Kyoto University of Advanced Science |
| group | Kyoto Sangyo University, Environmental Policy Laboratory, Ameiwa Team | Kyoto Sangyo University |
| group | Ryukoku University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Inoue Seminar | Ryukoku University |
Policy Advisory Panel
Based on the project promotion measures of the “Fifth Stage Plan (FY2019-2023),” the Association was established with the intention of utilizing the research results and policy proposals on urban issues of students at the “Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto” to solve issues actually faced by local communities and governments, and will be held for the fifth time in 2023. As in the past, the participants are organized so that government officials can express their frank opinions on the students’ research results and policy proposals, and exchange opinions in a substantive manner.
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Doshisha University’s Noda Seminar Group C, which received the University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award, made policy recommendations on supporting the development of community development in collaboration with citizen programmers, taking advantage of the two advantages of “efficient collection of information” and “promotion of information distribution” of Civic Tech. In response to this proposal, there was a lively exchange of opinions with government officials on issues such as the challenges of developing civic tech and how to deal with elderly people who are unfamiliar with digital devices.
In addition, Ikomayori Seminar A, a second-year student in the Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefecture University, who received the Public Policy Society of Japan Award, made a policy proposal regarding the introduction of Quick AR as a way to reduce the psychological burden on tourists and increase tourism satisfaction in the Arashiyama area. There was a fruitful exchange of opinions on Quick AR, which uses smartphones to guide tourists who do not know the location of the trash can to the trash can, such as the cost of introducing it, how to inform tourists, how to continue through monetization, and how to use it in the future.
After the exchange of opinions, a commemorative photo was taken with all the attendees, and the meeting was closed, but it was clear that the meeting also functions as a place for interaction among the participants, as government officials spoke to the presenters and administrative officials and supervisors talked with each other.
In the sixth stage (FY2024-2028), which will start next year, the Foundation will work to resolve issues and further deepen its projects so that the research results of the “Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto” will be an initiative that will lead to further social implementation.
[Papers]
This is a paper related to the presentation. Please take a look at it as well.
〇 Papers (full volume)
Papers (full volume)
〇 Papers (divided into subcommittees)
Cover and Outline
table of contents
Outline of the Presentation
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
Breakout Session 4
Breakout Session 5
Breakout Session 6
Breakout Session 7
Breakout Session 8
Breakout Session 9
Breakout Session 10
back cover
■ Commendation
Papers and oral presentations will be comprehensively evaluated, and outstanding presenters will be awarded the Research Encouragement Award.
| University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award | 1 (Top 1 Paper and Oral Presentation Combined) |
| Japan Society for Public Policy Award | 1 (Top 1 paper-focused paper) |
| Award of Excellence | 1 case from each subcommittee |
| Best Question Award | 1 case from each subcommittee |
About application
◆ Please be sure to check the application guidelines before applying.
■ Eligibility
Undergraduate and junior college students from member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto (both individuals and groups are acceptable)
* In the case of a group consisting of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable if the representative is a student of a member school of the University Consortium Kyoto.
* Administrative procedures related to the competition, such as entry and submission of papers, must be performed by the above qualified persons.
■ How to apply
Step 1 Entry
(Deadline: Friday, August 4, 2023 at noon)
Entries are now closed.
Step 2 Submission
of thesis (Deadline: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at noon)
Entries are now closed.
■ Explanatory video about the tournament
Please take a look at it as a reference for your application.
The first part is an overview of this competition, and the second part is a video explaining the points of judging by the competition judges and the research method.
Briefing materials for applicants for the 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
Briefing session for prospective applicants (first part)
Briefing session for prospective applicants (second part)
2022 University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award and Japan Society for Public Policy Award Winners Announcement
Step 1 Entry by noon on Friday, August 4, 2023
Entries are now closed.
Step 2 Submission of papers by noon on Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Paper submissions are now closed.
What happens after submission?
Presenter qualifications will be screened based on submitted papers, and in mid-November, we will notify you of your eligibility to present at the email address you entered in the application form.
◇◇ About the paper ◇◇
- If the paper is not prepared in the specified format, it may be judged as ineligible in the presenter qualification examination or subject to a point deduction in the thesis review.
- Submitted papers will be subject to dissertation review.
- Please note that the papers of the oral presenters will be published on this website as a collection of papers.
- The papers presented by the Prize winners and the PowerPoint data used for the oral presentations on the day of the conference will be posted on this website and on the “University/Regional Collaboration Portal Site Gakumachi Station” after the conference (we will check the publication individually).
Reference: Click here for the PowerPoint presentation of the papers and oral presentations of the 18th Annual Research Encouragement Award.
Main schedule (updated from time to time)
| End of June 2023 | Release of briefing session videos for prospective applicants |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 at noon | Entry Deadline |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at noon | Paper Submission Deadline |
| Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 6 p.m. | Pre-briefing session for presenters (held online) |
| Sunday, December 17, 2023 | The 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto |
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