Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts Staff have scored a major win in their long-running battle against a contentious cost-slashing plan at the Australian National University. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of ‘serious harm’ Workers affected by university restructure advised to ‘remove themselves from the hazardous work environment’ if they believe they are at psychosocial risk The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 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
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