Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre

Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre

A dynamic and contemporary centre for Monash researchers engaging with Indonesia, aiming to provide a platform for developing strong relationships and collaborations for mutual benefit.

About the centre

The Centre will build on our strong engagement with Indonesia and the legacy of the Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, and continue our proud connection to Herb Feith, a Monash scholar and engaged activist.

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Our people

Discover the researchers responsible for providing guidance, advice and input into the development of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre.

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Scholarship opportunities

The Herb Feith Scholarships Scheme supports graduate researchers to complete an MA or PhD at Monash on a topic related to Indonesia.

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For all enquiries please contact us via email:

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    MISS 6: Indonesia's Polling Industry after the 2019 Election

    In a most engaging and instructive presentation to the Monash Indonesian Seminar Series (MISS) 6, Thursday 8 August 2019, Dr Dirk Tomsa shared his research findings on the history, the success story, and challenges of the polling survey as a new big industry in Indonesia.

    14 August 2019

    Herb Feith Dialogue Launched

    Herb Feith Dialogue Launched

    The Centre proudly launched a new initiative the Herb Feith Dialogue series, featuring award winning author-singer-songwriter Dewi (Dee) Lestari in the evening of 13 June 2019.

    5 August 2019

    MISS 5: Australia-Indonesia sharing stories on film

    For the first time Dr. Jemma Purdey, the founding Director of ReelOzInd!, presented a public reflection on this innovative project which aims “building familiarity and mutual understanding between Australia and Indonesia”.

    1 July 2019

    MISS 4: Media, Environment and Stories about Everyday Life

    “Narrative is such a vital part of the process by which humans make sense of crises in public life, or feel inspired to work towards solutions. So, we need inspiring and inclusive narratives, and also to be more critical of narratives that push divisive messages.”

    1 July 2019
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    Indonesian Art and Activism

    One of Indonesia’s most prolific poster artists, Alit Ambara was a Visiting Fellow of the Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. In collaboration with the Sir Louis Matheson Library, the Centre co-hosted a series of events featuring him under the theme of ‘Arts & Activism’.

    13 May 2019
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