Tag: Renew ANU
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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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From Parliament to the Chancelry: Politicians in University Leadership
With Julie Bishop’s term as ANU Chancellor ending this year, the university may have a new Chancellor by 2027. But, if this is the case, will the ANU take the same direction it’s been taking since…forever? Observer looks at the ANU’s history of appointing former politicians as Chancellors.
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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 given by official and community bodies?
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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, as well as the WHS policy the university is using to respond to workplace hazard complaints.
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Who is the New Interim VC Rebekah Brown?
Professor Rebekah Brown has been announced as the interim Vice-Chancellor following the resignation of Genevieve Bell. As the former ANU Provost, she was Genevieve Bell’s right-hand woman, but not much is known about her. So, who is Rebekah Brown?
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“Fear of God”: Students Announce Protest in Support of NTEU Stop Work
Students announce protest, demand reversal of Renew ANU at first ANUSA Special General Meeting.
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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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