ANU Observer

03/11/2025

ANU has two goals when it comes to international students: increasing the number of international students, and ensuring a “world class education” for those already here. But are these being achieved?

Observer speaks to the ANU and members of the International Students’ Department (ISD).

ANU has two goals when it comes to international students: increasing the number of international students and ensuring a “world-class education” for those already here. But are these being achieve…

27/10/2025

Genevieve Bell was ANU’s first female Vice-Chancellor, a widely recognised woman in technology, and a celebrated academic. But after just 20 months in the role, she has become the shortest-serving VC in ANU’s history.

From bold cost-cutting plans and luxury sneakers to protests, petitions, and an ultimatum from her own deans — Observer unpacks the impressive rise and dramatic fall of Genevieve Bell, and what her resignation means for the future of the ANU.

Katharina Graf reports.

Genevieve Bell has resigned as Vice-Chancellor of the ANU, making her the shortest-serving VC in the university’s history.

22/10/2025

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21/10/2025

The 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings have been released, and for the first time since 2022, ANU did not drop in the rankings. Instead, we remained in 73rd place, but is this good news?

Observer breaks down the ranking to answer the age-old question: is ANU still a reputable university?

The 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings have been released, and for the first time since 2022, ANU did not drop in the rankings. Instead, we remained in 73rd place, but is this good news? Observer…

11/10/2025

During the ANU’s appearance at Friday’s Senate Estimates, whilst Chancellor Julie Bishop discussed philanthropy in Perth and claimed staff and students support her, the ANU was once again accused of misleading the Senate.

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.

10/10/2025

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.

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 t…

10/10/2025

It is undisputed that Canberra is the home of the Australian Public Service, and its graduate programs are a hot commodity among ANU graduates. However, they are only open to Australian Citizens, making both international students and certain domestic students, such as permanent residents, ineligible.

Observer interrogates the current employment climate, discovering where to find jobs outside of the public sector that are open to permanent residents and international students.

It is undisputed that Canberra is the home of the Australian Public Service, and its graduate programs are a hot commodity among ANU graduates. However, they are only open to Australian Citizens, m…

04/10/2025

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in recording and editing a podcast? Look no further, as The ANU Observer’s very own weekly news podcast, “Our Experts Have Observed” is looking for a new podcast technician to join the team.

If you have previous experience in any of the following, then this role would be perfect for you, most importantly, however, enthusiasm is essential for the role!

* Experience with recording on and transferring from RØDE or similar recording sets
* Editing skills with filmora or similar
* Experience in script writing and scheduling
* Experience with uploading podcasts via Spotify for creators

If this sounds like the role for you, please send a 250 word expression of interest to:
[email protected] by Friday, 10th October.

03/10/2025

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02/10/2025

Student and activist protests have been planned across Australia on Thursday 2 October and Friday 3 October as a response to the Israeli interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

Observer speaks to Carter Chryse, convenor of Students for Palestine Canberra on the planned protests, and the role of student activism in initiating change.

Student and activist protests have been planned across Australia as a response to the Israeli interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

01/10/2025

The 2025 ANUSA elections have delivered a decisive win to the RAGE for ANUSA ticket, with independent first-year Malakai King breaking through as the only non-RAGE executive.

The results come amid ongoing discussions at ANU over staff cuts, restructures, and Vice-Chancellor Bell’s resignation.

Observer speaks to Malakai King and Charley Ellwood as the newly elected ANUSA executive looks ahead to the 2026 term.

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 A…