Tag: news
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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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Julie Bishop Has Just Resigned: How Did We Get Here?
Over the last year, the ANU Council has been subject to resignations, bullying accusations, and unprecedented regulatory intervention. Here’s a summary of all that happened before Julie Bishop resigned.
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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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ANUSA Explained: What can ANUSA do for you?
From legal support to financial subsidies, physical spaces to Student Bites, ANUSA facilitates a wide range of student services. Observer provides a round-up of these services; what they are and how students can access them.
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ANU Removes ‘Inclusive Teaching’ Requirements from EAPs
The ANU has removed the requirement for ‘Inclusive Teaching’ from Education Access Plans (EAPs) this semester, including closed captions on Echo360 and class materials in advance of the beginning of the semester.
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ANUSA 2025: RAGE Dominates Executive, First-Year Claims General Secretary Seat
RAGE for ANUSA has dominated the 2025 ANUSA elections, securing every executive role for 2026 except General Secretary, which was won by Malakai King running on the independent ticket Malakai for ANUSA. The elected executive candidates include Charley Ellwood for President and Undergraduate Member of the University Council, Stella Serrao-Smith for Vice-President, Eloisa Belmar Osborn…
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ANU Isn’t Alone: Uni Cuts Sweep the Country
ANU has been making headlines with its course and job cuts for months; however, we are far from unique, with many other universities across Australia also facing similar issues.
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“Not an easy decision”: Genevieve Bell resigns as VC after extended controversy
ANU Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned from her position following months of protest from both students and staff of the ANU.
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ANU Has Updated Their Rules for Extensions and Deferred Exams – Here’s What You Need To Know
At the ANU, students affected by unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances that significantly impact their ability to complete an assessment, can apply for an Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA). The ANU has reformed its guidelines for ECA applications, which took effect on 21 July 2025 and apply from Semester 2 onwards. The changes cover assessment extensions, deferred exams,…
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Stickers Tied to Neo-Nazi Group NSN Found on Campus
White supremacist stickers associated with the National Socialist Network (NSN), a white supremacist terrorist group, have been found on campus, especially targeting BIPOC and Indigenous signage. Observer has been in contact with BIPOC Officer Aleesya Amirizal about further actions that will be taken by the department.