Category: news
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“Resignations, In Short, Don’t Solve The Problem”: ANUSA President
Observer sat down with ANUSA President Charley Ellwood to discuss the future of the ANU in the wake of mass resignations from the ANU Council. Ellwood, student representative on ANU Council, called for changes to university funding and governance reform.
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Breaking: Four “Bishop Loyalist” ANU Council Members Resign
Four more members of the ANU Council have stepped down from their positions following the resignation of Julie Bishop as Chancellor and calls for these appointed members to leave.
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“Harder to Ignore” When Standing Together: ACT Greens Push to Improve Student Housing
An ACT Greens-run workshop on improving student housing has indicated upcoming political and student action regarding ANU’s on-campus accommodation crisis. Observer speaks to Greens MLA Laura Nuttall on student housing.
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Julie Bishop Resigns as ANU Chancellor
Julie Bishop has resigned from her role of ANU Chancellor. According to the Australian Financial Review, Bishop’s resignation was a result of TEQSA’s intervention into the operations of the ANU Council.
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From AI to ATEC: What’s Happening in Higher Education?
Observer zooms out of the campus bubble, summarising the key news pieces in higher education this year.
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“Like navigating a minefield”: Former LK student suing UniLodgexANU
A former UniLodge resident who is suing UniLodge and ANU for her mould-related illness is calling for Lena Karmel Lodge to be demolished.
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Community Voices Heard at ‘Securing Our Future 2026’
On 23-24 March, ANU’s National Security College hosted the conference ‘Securing our Future: a ready and resilient Australia’. Observer talked to Professor Rory Medcalf, head of NSC, to find out more.
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STEM Students Defend ANU’s Connections to Military Contractors
“I understand the people who brought this motion are very likely arts students”: STEM students at the ANU have protested against a motion at the first ANUSA OGM, demanding the ANU withdraw from space research projects connected to weapons companies. They argued that it “inhibits academic freedom” and destroys career opportunities.
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How Will ANU Move Forward in the Aftermath of Renew ANU?
On Friday, 20 March, Interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Joan Leach met with the ANUSA President at a Student Community meeting. This allowed students to ask questions about the next University Strategy, set to be released in August 2026.
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Is ANU “Cooking the Books”?
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is conducting an ongoing report examining the Renew ANU plan, introduced in October 2024. Observer investigates the inquiry.
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