UQ Field Trips

Taxi Fabric: how one start-up is changing the face of Mumbai’s taxis.

John Ballot- October 15, 2016

By John Ballot A Mumbai start-up consisting of local graphic designers and artists is changing the look and feel of the city's iconic yellow-and-black taxis. ... Read More

Health is the Industry’s Wealth

Juanita Egan- October 16, 2017

Tucked away in an alley off the main street of Jaipur, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries are plagued by counterfeit medications and supplements. Boxes litter ... Read More

Raghuvir Shekhawat: the award-winning screenwriter who hates watching TV

Sophie Wright- October 13, 2016

By Sophie Wright Diya Aur Baati Hum aired over 1500 episodes and was the top rated television show in India for three years. As the ... Read More

A Place of Reflection

Julia Enchelmaier- September 26, 2018

When you look around Jaipur it soon becomes evident that it is inevitable to see the reflection of the vibrant colours in architecture, dress and ... Read More

The beef with Indonesia’s meat policy

Timothy Swanston- April 22, 2017

Indonesia's impressive economic growth in recent years has been coupled with a rapid expansion of its middle class, a group of consumers who have a ... Read More

Stories of Mumbai

Kate Sheahan- October 31, 2016

By Kate Sheahan In a city of 12 million people, addressing some of the world's most polarising issues might seem like a huge task. These ... Read More

What the West Will Do For India’s Children

Nickie You- October 17, 2017

Voluntourism, the hybrid of volunteering while travelling, is one of the fastest growing trends in travel. The concept of travelling in a developing country, while ... Read More

The Curse of Caste

Shirley Luy- October 30, 2018

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

Welcome to Bhatan

Sarah Matthews- October 16, 2016

By Sarah Matthews Around three years ago on the outskirts of Mumbai, a large, modern, university was built in the middle of a community of ... Read More

Ride-sharing apps – changing the face of Indonesian transport

Mia Tyquin- April 17, 2017

Jakarta’s over-crowded and bustling streets come alive with sounds of street noise and traffic as millions of people commute across the city each day.  The ... Read More

When tourists become the attraction

Kate Cullen- September 24, 2017

  Jaipur is home to many insta-worthy sights but Indian tourists are coming to the Pink City for more than pictures with the brilliant architecture, ... Read More