Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Diversity By Design
This morning I participated as a guest in a podcast entitled, ‘Breaking Down E – the Role of Design to Increase Diversity’, for a series called Engineering Reimagined This series is an initiative of Aurecon, a global digital engineering company. Engineering Reimagined...
A National First in Diverse Representations
Congratulations to the inimitable Azmeena Hussain, whose diligence and brilliance have been duly acknowledged. She has just been named partner at one of Australia’s leading law firms, Maurice Blackburn. Am incredibly proud of this trailblazer, with her wide heart and...
Expert Insights into 2019
Download this brilliant 24 page journal of 2019 Concordia Insights, curated by 10 Concordia Forum alumni with first hand expertise in their related fields. These Insights takes a deep dive into subjects, including: artificial intelligence, challenges facing Muslims in...
A Cross-Cultural Reflection Ahead of the New Year
Between a divine cup of Australian brewed @tascaffe coffee, and morsels of Bombay halwa, comes this cross-cultural reflection ahead of 2019: •May 2019 deliver expectations, exceptionally •May there be clarity in black & white and enjoyment in technicolor •May...
The ABC of AI in the Classroom
15th December The ABC of AI in the Classroom The pioneering efforts of companion robots to assist special needs children demonstrates the successful application of AI in psycho-social settings. Kudos to Dr Seyed Khashar of La Trobe Uni for this early trial’s success...
A White Christmas That Misses the Mark
In a show of déjà vu, the tabloids have demonstrated what’s glaringly lacking in inclusive marketing. VOGUE Australia (centre image) emerging as the only magazine to buck the trend of whitewashing its cover image. With close to 1 in 2 Australians being born overseas...
Drumming to the Beat of Embassy’s, Population and Political Incivility
Halo, from the Melb set (see what I did there?!) pre #TheDrum tonight, where we discussed: “What do you think of reports the government will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital? Tonight: Tasneem Chopra, Primrose Riordan, Michael Biercuk and Adam Carrel will...
Showing Up for Human Rights
Today, on the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, I attended the launch of- ‘Showing Up: Islamophobia & Antisemitism Bystander Intervention Program’ at the Immigration Museum.’ Islamophobia and Antisemitism are prominent and serious...
Insights Into 2019 from Global Experts
Download this brilliant 24 page journal of 2019 Concordia Insights, curated by 10 Concordia Forum alumni with first hand expertise in their related fields. These Insights takes a deep dive into subjects, including: artificial intelligence, challenges facing Muslims in...
Acting Local to Fight the Global War on Women
In the space of a week I read of three cases of varying degrees of gender based discrimination and violence that typify why the #metoo and #violenceagainstwomenand children campaigns remain an intractable reality in 2018: Firstly, ABC journalist, Patricia Karvelas...