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Staff Census Ranks ANU 5th Lowest-Performing Australian University for Psychosocial Safety
A study on the psychosocial safety of university staff has ranked the ANU fifth lowest-performing compared to other Australian universities. Nationally, the study found the university sector was, for staff,…
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New Year, New ANU Governance?
After intense public scrutiny in 2025, ANU governance has started to make changes to their operations. What are these changes being made, and how do they align with the recommendations…
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Taken for GRANTed? The Unique Opportunities of the ANU
Observer takes a look at the National Institutes Grant and its role in supporting the ANU in its research.
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Thomas Emerson: An Advocate for All
You may have seen him on campus and been like, wait, is that Senator David Pocock? Well, it is not, but he partakes in work just as important. As a…
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Open Council Meeting Reveals New University Strategy To Be Developed
The first open session of the ANU Council revealed a focus on strategy, an update on governance reviews, and a better financial result than predicted.
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Accelerating International Students Numbers and Accommodating Current International Students: Is ANU Achieving Both or Neither?
ANU has two goals when it comes to international students: increasing the number of international students and ensuring a “world-class education” for those already here. But are these being achieved?
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ANU is the 73rd University Globally: Cause for Celebration?
The 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings have been released, and for the first time since 2022, ANU did not drop in the rankings. Instead, we remained in 73rd place, but…
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The Rise and Fall of Genevieve Bell
Genevieve Bell has resigned as Vice-Chancellor of the ANU, making her the shortest-serving VC in the university’s history.
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The Senate Estimates: Whilst Bishop Spats with Senators, ANU Allegedly Misleads the Senate (Again)
During the ANU’s appearance at Friday’s Senate Estimates, whilst Chancellor Bishop discussed philanthropy in Perth, the ANU was once more accused of misleading the Senate.
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Recovering from Renew: Who Can Really Hold ANU to Account?
With Work Health and Safety (WHS) violations abundant and a federal regulator investigating the ANU, Observer offers a deep dive into what the federal regulator can do about Renew ANU,…
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