Category: news
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“TEQSA has taken complete control”: Former Council Members’ Resignation Letters Revealed in Senate Estimates
The resignation letters of two former ANU Council members were tabled at the June Senate Estimates, one alleging “TEQSA has taken complete control” of the university. The ANU’s appearance focused on TEQSA’s involvement in the University and both recent and upcoming reports.
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ANAO Report Finds Renew ANU Was Approved Without “Clear Understanding of the Problem”
A report from the ANAO has found the ANU’s $250 million Renew ANU savings target was approved “without clear evidence it was needed, achievable, urgently required, or likely to have the intended impact”.
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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.
ANU Observer 