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