Luminaries is a thought-provoking series of panel discussions featuring UOW researchers and thought leaders locally and globally. Luminaries is delivered through live events at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, broadcast from the UOW TV Studio or via webinar. Each panel aims to highlight important community issues tackling health, social, environmental and economic challenges.
Topical talks between experts
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Upcoming webinars
Mark your calendars! We're planning an engaging lineup of Luminaries webinars for 2024/25. While topics are subject to change, you can expect thought-provoking discussions on pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges.
Coming soon:
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Tackling stigma, tackling cancer: the journey of the HPV vaccine (April 2024, via Zoom)
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Tech & Media Unmasked: Redefining Self-Image & Authenticity (April 2024, via Zoom)
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Empowered Beyond ‘Bad Bosses’: Fostering Workplace Confidence and Leadership (May 2024, live from the UOW TV Studio)
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Molecular Horizons (June 2024, via Zoom)
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Beating the hackers. Luminaries event feat Gong Talks / UOW Local (July 2024, in person at Merringong and via live stream)
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Master your health through your gut (August 2024, live from the UOW TV Studio)
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Beyond the canvas: exploring the local art over the last 40 years. Luminaries event feat Gong Talks / UOW Local. (September 2024, in person at Merringong and via live stream)
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Global climate change: Antarctica – a continent in crisis (October 2024, via Zoom)
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Daring to follow a dream: starting your own business and becoming an entrepreneur (November 2024, in person and live broadcast at iAccelerate Global Entrepreneurship Week)
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New year, same you? Featuring Dr Hugh Mackay AO & Chelsea Pottenger (December 2024, via Zoom)
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Back to school advice (January 2025, via Zoom)
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The evolution of The Castle. Dynamic new solutions in today's challenging housing market (February 2025, live from the UOW TV Studio)
Recent events:
- From meltdown and mayhem to calm and connection (January 2024)
- IWD panel discussion: Economic independence & housing solutions for women. Luminaries event feat Gong Talks / UOW Local. (12 March 2024, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre)
Luminaries and GongTalks - International Women's Day Panel Discussion
To mark International Women's Day in 2024, the University of Wollongong (UOW) hosted a free in-person Luminaries panel discussion at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, focusing on women's financial freedom and housing stability.
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