UQ Field Trips
An Age of Illiteracy
Over recent years, Indonesia has witnessed a rapid expansion in many aspects of it's society, including its economic landscape, population and urban growth. Yet the country ... Read More
A Choice: Wearing the Hijab in Indonesia
Debate about the hijab in Christian majority Australia has grown heated throughout the years and raised questions of safety, race, and religion. However, in Indonesia, ... Read More
The Mumbai Paradox
By Isabella Leembruggen Staring out of the window of our bus, I quickly understood why Mumbai has been labelled the city of contrasts. The city ... Read More
KFC To Cholera: India’s Double Disease Burden
By Milly Dunn India is currently facing one of its greatest health challenges yet. As the country continues to develop at rapid speed, so does ... Read More
Rohingya Refugees in Jaipur
A Rohingya refugee shares how his father helped him flee Myanmar when he was just a child. A Rajasthan Government representative and local Rajasthani weigh-in ... Read More
Indonesia fights a two-wheel turf war
Rising popularity of online-based ride-hailing apps has created tension on the streets of Jakarta, as traditional motorcycle hailing taxis (ojeks) fight back for demand, claiming territory ... Read More
To Tip Or Not To Tip
For many western travellers the idea of begging is a foreign practice. Whilst exploring the beautiful temples and forts in India travellers may be ... Read More
The dark bird of Indonesia
There are countless breeds of poultry across the world but none quite like the completely black Ayam Cemani. The chickens' striking black appearance has given ... Read More
The Curse of Caste
India's primordial caste system still lives on in society today. Despite laws prohibiting “untouchability” and caste-based discrimination, lower castes continue to face prejudice and social exclusion ... Read More
Indian Women in Sport
By Isabella Leembruggen Every four years, the world unites to watch what is known as the greatest show on earth – the Olympic Games. The ... Read More