Toyo University and Pendemy Co-host "Open Campus for Elementary School Students," Showcasing SDG Inquiry Event Connecting University Educational Resources to Next-Generation Learning Through Industry-Academia Collaboration

Pendemy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fuchu City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hayato Kimura), which plans and develops STEAM education integrating cutting-edge digital technology and manufacturing, jointly with its affiliated organization "NPO Pendemy Digital Education Lab," cooperated and supported the experiential event "Open Campus for Elementary School Students" hosted by a student group, held on May 30, 2026 (Sat.) at Toyo University Hakusan Campus.

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Current university students conveyed the "appeal of learning" in their own words, reconfiguring the highly specialized environment of a university into a stage where children can proactively explore.

This event was led from planning to on-site operation by students belonging to "Kyōikukai," which supports university students' learning, and "Toyo University SDGs Ambassadors." Pendemy participated in the form of public relations support and partial on-site operational cooperation for the students' proactive initiative to make the university, a specialized research institution, an "aspirational place" for local children. Approximately 50 elementary school students participated on the day, spending time engaging with academics and social issues through interaction with current university students.

Guided by current Toyo University students, they toured the vast campus. While walking through lecture halls and facilities not normally accessible, children had the opportunity to experience the scale of the university firsthand.

Students Reconfigure University Assets for "Next-Generation Learning," Industry-Academia Collaboration Leveraging Proactivity

This initiative is an example of students utilizing their learning field (facilities, equipment, knowledge) as educational resources that elementary school students can be passionate about. From a student's unique perspective, they translated research content, campus nature, and their own experiences into hands-on programs for parents and children, directly delivering the realization that "a university is a place where you can learn interesting things" to local children.

The following programs were implemented on the day, produced by the students:

Campus Exploration Tour: Guided by current Toyo University students, they toured the vast campus. They introduced university spaces not normally accessible in a friendly manner unique to students.

SDGs Mock Class: Student ambassadors conducted a quiz competition, adapting their learning for elementary school students. The design focused on accumulating "discoveries" rather than just seeking "correct answers."

Trash Sorting Game: Participants experienced sorting according to actual university rules. Together with the students, they considered what can be done for a sustainable society starting from everyday life.

School Cafeteria Experience: Experience Toyo University's cafeteria, known as "the most delicious school cafeteria in Japan." It was an opportunity to experience the real atmosphere of university life while chatting with university students.

At the end of the program, a "Certificate of Completion" was awarded as proof of their hard work throughout the day. This successful experience boosts children's self-esteem and motivation to learn.

To School and Education Professionals: Creating "New Educational Opportunities" Open to the Community

Pendemy respects the desire of students and teachers, the main players in universities and schools, to "create this kind of learning environment." For educational institutions and local governments considering student-led community collaboration initiatives, opportunities for social practice, or updates to existing open campuses, we offer forms of cooperation and collaboration that leverage our past achievements. We provide comprehensive support for information dissemination and operational scheme construction to maximize your institution's unique characteristics and student ideas, elevating them into safe and high-quality programs.

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About Pendemy Co., Ltd. × NPO Pendemy Digital Education Lab

We are an educational group founded by engineers from foreign-affiliated IT companies.

Pendemy Co., Ltd.: Responsible for curriculum development, educational DX support, and planning/proposing industry-academia collaboration.

NPO Pendemy Digital Education Lab: Responsible for collaboration with public institutions and universities, and on-site operation of social contribution activities.

Through this "Hybrid Collaboration Model," we deliver high-quality educational experiences that balance public interest and expertise nationwide.