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Bishop Stares Down Critics as Embattled ANU Vice Chancellor Resigns
Professor Bell resigned after backlash over a $250 million cost-cutting plan that led to forced redundancies, governance concerns, and investigations by education regulators.
- Genevieve Bell resigned as vice-chancellor of Australian National University amid ongoing controversies and governance concerns in 2025.
- Her resignation followed growing backlash over the Renew ANU restructure, staff cuts, and allegations of poor leadership and financial mismanagement.
- The university is currently being examined by both the higher education regulator and the Fair Work Ombudsman, while Chancellor Julie Bishop faces serious bullying accusations, which she denies.
- Bell said stepping down was difficult but necessary, stating she does not want to block ANU's future and aiming for stability and trust rebuilding under interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown.
- The departures and ongoing investigations highlight systemic governance failures at ANU, suggesting a need for a complete overhaul beyond leadership changes.
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Embattled ANU vice chancellor resigns amid staff fury
Sources with knowledge of the situation, but not authorised to speak about it, said Bell had tendered her resignation to the council on Wednesday night. The university was expected to announce it on Thursday.
·Sydney, Australia
Read Full ArticleStaff call for no more job cuts after ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell quits
Angry Australian National University staff say the institution must “heal” after a year-long public relations saga culminated with the resignation of embattled vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell. Professor Bell is stepping down after widespread pushback over a $250 million cost-cutting program that raised the ire of academics and students. ANU academic and long-term critic of Prof Bell’s management, Dr Liz Allen, said there were “huge emotions” acro…
·Canberra, Australia
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