Overview
- Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, who left Macquarie University’s arts faculty in February, shared a booking site on Wednesday that confirms a shift into paid public speaking.
- Reports differ on the terms of her departure, with outlets citing either a voluntary redundancy or inclusion in recent job cuts, and the university declined to discuss her employment details.
- Gunn told The Sydney Morning Herald she is worried about students and staff, citing poor student experience, psychosocial risks for staff, and spending on buildings, consultants, and executive pay.
- Macquarie’s vice-chancellor linked the arts cuts to funding model changes, new regulatory settings, fewer international students, and waning demand for some courses.
- Her profile surged after she scored zero in Olympic breaking at Paris 2024, drawing memes and political criticism, and she has since monetized her fame with Cameo videos and speaking offers.