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...