Failure of 'epic proportions' costs top uni $100m A "very challenged" leading Australian university is bleeding money, losing key leaders and offering contentious bursaries to attract enrolments. AAP · Jun 5
Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’ The Guardian - AU · May 8
Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni A new chancellor will be appointed at one of Australia's top universities after the resignation of former Liberal minister Julie Bishop. AAP · May 8
ANU backs away from forced job cuts but Julie Bishop to remain in leadership role Australian National Dictionary Centre granted lifeline by ‘anonymous donor’, while ANU music school’s future remains unclear The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025
Shakespearean drama at ANU has many wondering who will exit stage after vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell Chancellor Julie Bishop resists call to resign but fails to quell staff concerns about a drastic restructure, job losses, declining rankings and allegations of a toxic work culture The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025
Senator urges Bishop to resign from ANU post An independent senator has added his voice to the chorus of calls for Julie Bishop to quit her post as ANU chancellor. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
The ANU was set up to be a ‘national asset’. Here are 3 ways it can return to its original mission The Australian National University is one of the most prestigious universities in Australia and is regularly ranked among the world’s best. The Conversation · Sep 11, 2025
Top uni executives face the music after chief quits Julie Bishop has fended off questions about her future leading one of the nation's most prestigious universities after the resignation of its vice-chancellor. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Julie Bishop vows to stay on as ANU chancellor after vice-chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis Genevieve Bell’s resignation follows tumultuous period marked by redundancies, proposed course closures and allegations of a toxic work culture The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025
Pocock questions Bishop’s ANU leadership as pressure builds for chancellor and vice chancellor to step down Independent senator claims there was ‘no faith’ in leadership of Genevieve Bell or Julie Bishop among university staff The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025
ANU investigates possible hack after vice-chancellor’s account liked ‘highly offensive’ LinkedIn posts University spokesperson says Genevieve Bell’s account had ‘liked’ posts she had never seen before about Julie Bishop and Gaza The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025
Student's treatment after Hamas support 'inappropriate' The education minister says a university student expelled after declaring unconditional support for Hamas should not have been reinstated. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
MP incredulous after ANU denies student made Nazi salute at union meeting Video footage allegedly showed student performing salute and another mimicking a Hitler moustache The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2025
ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support An ANU student who called for unconditional support for Hamas was reinstated at the university on appeal after being expelled, a parliamentary inquiry was told. AAP · Jan 22, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024 ANU asks staff to give up agreed pay rise to help reach $250m cost cuts Unions plan to rally members after vice-chancellor Prof Genevieve Bell requests forgoing 2.5% December increase
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024 ANU asks pro-Palestinian encampments to disband as students claim ‘witch-hunt’ taking place Deakin University has similarly requested that student protesters remove camps