Tag: The University of Queensland

Windows into Jakarta – a photo essay

Timothy Swanston- April 24, 2017

35mm. f2.5 1/1600. Jordan McMullen works on his piece early in the morning, preparing for the big day ahead. 35mm. f2.5 1/2000. A family sit ... Read More

Anies wins Jakarta Governor Elections after bitter campaign

Justin Lillecrapp- April 22, 2017

After a bitter and tense campaign that divided the city of Jakarta voters took to the polls to decide their new Governor. "UQ in Indonesia" ... Read More

‘We Won’t Be Silenced’

Teilya Macfarlane- April 21, 2017

Busking in Indonesia is controversial. Some busk purely with the intention to make a few dollars, whilst others have professional music aspirations. With a vision ... Read More

Exploring Jakarta’s Unique Space of Religious Tolerance

Amani Vassiliou- April 17, 2017

In the heart of Jakarta, on the north eastern corner of Mardeka Square, one can find a reprieve from election tensions surrounding religious tolerance. Istiqlal ... Read More

Are Western tourists sightseeing or the attraction?

Teilya Macfarlane- April 17, 2017

“Bule, Bule! Photo, photo!” is the phrase every western tourist in Jakarta, Indonesia hears. To Indonesian locals, western tourists are like celebrities, and they won’t ... Read More

Finding beauty beneath the haze

Jenna Lindberg- April 17, 2017

“Turn right for good photos”.  Clearly an invitation not to be missed by three aspiring journalists. It’s now somewhat apparent that the fat black cameras ... Read More

Practicing Diversity: Celebrating Easter in Indonesia

Katreena Bacatan- April 17, 2017

The national celebration of Easter in Indonesia is a symbol of the country’s commitment to its belief in "Unity in Diversity" despite recent racial and ... Read More

Road Safety in Indonesia is a work-in-progress

Meaghan Crooks- April 17, 2017

No lanes, no seat belts, no traffic lights and for drivers in Jakarta, no worries. With some of the most lenient road safety laws and ... Read More

Coloured bins designed to clean up Jakarta

Dana Sherwood- April 17, 2017

It’s 10am in Jakarta. Locals flock to Fatahillah Square where vibrantly painted bicycles, traditional Javanese music and children’s laughter illustrate another peaceful day. It’s loud, ... Read More

Religion Is Reflected in Architecture

Beth Westmore- April 17, 2017

Clean cut lines and geometric shapes envelope over 27,000 square feet of prime real estate in Central Jakarta. The Istiqlal Mosque is not only a ... Read More

Hidden in plain sight: finding remnants of violence

Rachael Blackman- April 16, 2017

May 1998 was a dangerous time to be a Chinese Indonesian in the city of Jakarta.  The murder of four student protesters in Jakarta and ... Read More

VIDEO: UQ in MUMBAI – What’s it all about?

Paul Smith- September 26, 2016

UQ in Mumbai is the latest in a series of innovative overseas field reporting courses conducted by The University of Queensland's School of Communication and ... Read More