Professor Brian Schmidt, ANU vice-chancellor. Schmidt to lead ANU from 2016 By: Andrew Bracey in News, Top Stories, VC's corner June 24, 2015 1 Comment Nobel laureate professor Brian Schmidt has been announced as ANU’s next vice-chancellor. Please login below to view content or register for a 4 week FREE Trial. Membership Login Username or Email: Password: signup now | forgot password? Remember Me