Stability, trust and a transparent plan to unite the community: these three goals are at the heart of interim vice-chancellor Rebekah Brown's plan to rebuild the embattled Australian National University.

After months of controversy within the university, including accusations of bullying against chancellor Julie Bishop , union votes of no confidence and numerous forced redundancies, Professor Brown was appointed to the role eight days ago, following the resignation of Genevieve Bell .

Professor Bell had been overseeing a controversial restructuring project called Renew ANU, which aimed to save $250 million from its operating costs, including $100 million in salaries .

In her first interview since stepping into the role, Professor Brown took responsibility for her role in Renew ANU

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