Julie Bishop announces next ANU vice-chancellor

The Canberra Times

Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop announces Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell as the next vice-chancellor of the university.

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00:00 On behalf of the Australian National University Council,

00:03 I'm delighted to announce the appointment

00:06 of Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO

00:09 as our next Vice-Chancellor.

00:12 In making this selection,

00:13 we considered an outstanding pool of candidates

00:16 from across Australia and around the world.

00:19 In Genevieve, we have a truly inspiring

00:22 and visionary leader for the ANU.

00:25 It's a testament to our university

00:27 that the appointee to this prestigious role

00:30 comes from within our faculty.

00:33 Genevieve is exceptionally well-suited

00:35 to fulfil our founder's vision

00:37 for the Australian National University.

00:39 I'm confident that she will deliver

00:41 on our unique national mission

00:44 and maintain our place

00:45 among the great universities of the world.

00:48 It is rare to find a leader who brings experience

00:51 at the highest levels in the public and private sectors.

00:55 Along with outstanding academic credentials

00:57 across research and teaching.

01:00 In all these arenas,

01:01 Genevieve demonstrates a track record

01:03 of embracing change, innovation and excellence.

01:07 She will be a strong and effective advocate

01:09 for our students, our academics and our professional staff.

01:14 This is an exciting time for the ANU.

01:17 Genevieve will succeed our outstanding

01:20 12th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Schmidt,

01:22 when he returns to academic life at the ANU

01:25 at the end of the year.

01:27 Please join me in celebrating Genevieve's appointment

01:31 as the 13th Vice-Chancellor

01:34 of the Australian National University.

01:36 Thank you.

01:37 (END)

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