Indonesian Studies

In 2018 we will mark 40 years of Indonesian teaching, research, collaboration, hospitality, cultural celebrations and community engagement with a series of events from April to November that reflect the richness of this history.

The past 15 years has seen the number of young Australians seeking to learn Indonesian drop to critically low levels and universities across Australia have closed Indonesian programs; yet Indonesian at Flinders has prevailed.

Artist residency: Moelyono

Date: 29 October to 2 November
Time: all day
Location: Student Hub - Flinders University, Bedford Park

Prominent Indonesian painter, installation artist and community worker Moelyono will be in residence in the Flinders Hub. Moelyono’s current works reference iconic Indonesian historical paintings to tell contemporary stories.

Image: Moelyono, Pengantin Revolusi (Bride and Groom in the Revolution), 2017, acrylic on canvas, 150 x 200 cm, courtesy the artist and Langgeng Art Foundation

Annual end-of-semester Gamelan concert

Date: Saturday 20 October
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Pendopo - Flinders University, Bedford Park 

An annual concert performed by students enrolled in the Indonesian Musical Cultures and Identities topic, with Gamelan Sekar Laras. 

History, International Relations, Theatre, Art: Reading the work of Moelyono

Date: Thursday, 1 November
Time: 9.30am to 12 noon

A multi-disciplinary series of readings of Moelyono’s recent works, presented for students from all disciplines and all interested others.

Indonesian cultural night

Date: Friday 2 November
Time: 6pm
Location: Student Hub - Flinders University, Bedford Park

A night to experience the rich cultural diversity of the Indonesian archipelago, presented by the Indonesian Students’ Association (PPIA).

OzAsia Festival: 'Warm Regards' short films from Yogyakarta

Date: Tuesday 6 November
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Mercury cinema
Cost: Adults $17, Concession $13  

Yogyakarta is famously a city of students, culture and popular tourist destinations. This selection five shorts showcases the unique style of localised filmmaking in this articually vibrant city.

Please note: A promotion code is available to Flinders students for further discount. Please email rosslyn.vonderborch@flinders.edu.au for the code.

Jembatan is a Flinders University 50th Anniversary initiative bringing Australian and Indonesian communities together to encourage cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

The initiative demonstrates Flinders University’s commitment to its close relationship with Indonesia, forged through 50 years of strong research and teaching linkages.