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
Luminaries
Our 2024 webinars showcased thought-provoking discussions on pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges.
- From meltdown and mayhem to calm and connection (YouTube)
- IWD panel discussion: Economic independence & housing solutions for women. (YouTube) Luminaries event feat Gong Talks / UOW Local.
- Tech & media unmasked: redefining self-image & authenticity (YouTube)
- Hepatitis C: A public health success story (YouTube)
- Empowered Beyond ‘Bad Bosses’: Fostering Workplace Confidence and Leadership (YouTube)
- The evolution of The Castle: Navigating the housing crisis (YouTube)
- Beating the Hackers (YouTube)
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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