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Shining a light on inspirational alumni

While they come from diverse backgrounds and operate in many different arenas, all UTS Luminaries are united by two things: a shared UTS education experience and their reputation for excellence.

Informed and passionate advocates of, and ambassadors for, the University, UTS Luminaries are a shining example to current and future students, recent graduates and UTS staff of what can be achieved with education and vision.

This remarkable group has expanded each year since the launch of UTS Luminaries program in 2011.

Innovators & entrepreneurs

Rob Castaneda, Bachelor of Science in Computing Science, 2001

Peter Le Lièvre, Bachelor of Design, 1987

Dr Michael Myers OAM, Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, 1979

Adrian Turner, Bachelor of Business, 1997

Richard White, Master of Business in Information Technology Management, 2002

Social impact

Professor Jack Beetson, Bachelor of Education (Adult Education), 1993; Diploma of Adult Education & Community Education, 1989

Luca Belgiorno-Nettis AM, Graduate Diploma Urban Estate Management, 1983

Nina Blackwell, Bachelor of Laws, 2003

Martin Hill, Graduate Diploma in Land Economics 1988; Master of Property Development, 2006

Dr Sekai Holland, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1979; Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa), 2013

Lance Kalish, Bachelor of Business, 2000

Ido Leffler, Bachelor of Business, 2000

Kim McKay AO, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1981

Andrew Penfold AM, Bachelor of Laws, 1995

Dr Gregory Poche AO, Diploma in Technology Management, 1976; Bachelor of Business, 1979; Doctor of Business (Honoris Causa), 2013

Nasima Rahmani, Master of Laws, 2007

Media & the arts

Dr Anna Funder, Doctorate of Creative Arts, 2012

Dr Kate Grenville, Doctorate of Creative Arts, 2005

Hugh Jackman AC, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1991

Troy Lum, Bachelor of Business, 1995

Graeme Mason, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1987

Timothy Palmer, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1991

Alana Valentine, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1983

Rachel Ward AM, Graduate Diploma in Communications, 1995; Graduate Certificate in Writing, 1996

Business leaders

Russell Balding AO, Diploma in Technology of Commerce, 1976; Bachelor of Business, 1978

Martin Bean CBE, Bachelor of Education (Adult Education), 1992

Maile Carnegie, Bachelor of Business, 1992

Neil Chatfield, Master of Business, 1994

Kai Chen, Master of Engineering Management, 1998; Master of Business Administration, 1999

Rob Coombe, Bachelor of Laws, 1990

Michael Coutts-Trotter, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1995

Mark Fitzgibbon, Master of Business Administration, 1991

Todd Greenberg, Master of Sport Management, 1998

Dr Zhenhai Huang, PhD in China Studies, 2007

Dr Frances Hughes ONZM, Doctor of Nursing, 2003

Jason Hui (Hui Sai Tan), Bachelor of Business, 1998

Christopher Johnson AM, Master of Built Environment, 1993

The Hon Dr Tricia Kavanagh, Bachelor of Laws, 1981; PhD Law, 1998

Dr George Koukis, Diploma of Technology in Commerce, 1978; Doctor of Business (Honoris Causa), 2017

Ian Lee, Master of Management, 1998

Geoff Lloyd, Masters of Law (Distinction), 1998

David Murray AO, Bachelor of Business, 1977; Doctor of Business (Honoris Causa), 2008

Warwick Negus, Bachelor of Business, 1985

The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Honours), 1993

George Savvides, Master of Business Administration, 1985

Guy Templeton, Master of Business Administration, 1992

Dr Simon Walsh, PhD in Science, 2009

Weixian Wang (David), Bachelor of Business, 1992 

Scott Wharton, Bachelor of Laws, 2009

Cutting-edge researchers

Dr Sarah Benson PSM, PhD Science, 2009; Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry and Forensic Science, 2000 

Professor Maria Kavallaris AM, Bachelor of Applied Science (Biomedical), 1989

Professor Darren Martin, PhD Science, 1996; Bachelor of Applied Science (Materials Science), 1993

Dr Carolyn McGregor AM, Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing Science, 1991; PhD in Computing Sciences, 2003

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UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campuses now stand. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands. 

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