UQ Field Trips

What Came First, The Love or the Marriage? A Documentary

Michelle Zhu- October 17, 2017

Love and arranged marriages are part of an ongoing complex conversation that is unfolding before our eyes. This is a documentary exploring the complexities of ... Read More

Indonesia fights a two-wheel turf war

Drew Timbs- May 12, 2017

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

Pushing Depok’s Panic Button

Ebony Harris- April 17, 2017

Depok is a vibrant and bustling city, located just on the southern border of Jakarta, yet in the past this has attracted some undesirable attention. ... Read More

Social Media: The Problem or the Solution to Indonesia’s Animal Trafficking Epidemic?

Stacey Whitlock- June 3, 2018

Social media is changing the way our world works in many ways. While it increases global connection, it also enables crimes, such as animal trafficking, ... 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

An Age of Illiteracy

Skye Paine- June 2, 2018

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

Mumbai in Bloom

Bridget Sloan- September 25, 2016

By Bridget Sloan Stepping off the bus after a full day touring Mumbai, almost every memory I have is coated by the sound of the ... 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

Finding Spirituality in the Holy Land

Connie Li- October 9, 2016

By Connie Li Connie reports on finding inner peace and spirituality in India. (more…) Read More

When It Rains, It Rains Dollars: Combatting the Drought in Regional Queensland

Daisy Siddall- October 18, 2019

The ongoing drought is causing Queensland’s farmers untold concern, but South Burnett locals remain stoic and optimistic.  Peter Angel’s cattle farm has been in the ... Read More

The Making of a Foreign Correspondent: UQ in Jakarta 2018

Bruce Woolley- April 10, 2018

Fifteen journalism students are in Indonesia this month to learn how to become foreign correspondents during a field-reporting trip. They have researched a wide range ... Read More

Being HIV Positive In India

Eliza Crisp- October 18, 2017

  After a delayed response to the initial threat of HIV, India has seen gradual improvements amongst the health of high-risk groups. Eliza Crisp travels ... Read More