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ANU Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell Resigns as Rebekah Brown Becomes Interim

The move follows a collapse in confidence over the 'Renew ANU' cost‑cutting program.

Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
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Overview

  • ANU confirmed Bell’s departure after 18 months, with Provost Rebekah Brown installed as interim vice-chancellor.
  • Bell said she will take leave before returning to the School of Cybernetics as a distinguished professor.
  • Brown has signalled a review of the unpopular 'Renew ANU' restructure that sought $250 million in savings, including major salary cuts.
  • TEQSA’s oversight continues and Chancellor Julie Bishop rejects calls to step aside after bullying allegations, saying the council backs her.
  • Five of six college deans had withdrawn confidence in Bell, staff cheered news of her exit, and unions and Senator David Pocock are urging a halt to remaining forced redundancies after at least 399 job losses.