Adam Webster

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@DrAdamWebster What’s Bsky?

I'm moving to "the other place" (b!uesky, not Cambridge). @dradamwebster.bsky.social

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@AusintheUS Much can be learned from Aussie elections beyond the democracy sausage: the benefits of the wonderful @AusElectoralCom (and esp. their social media team), compulsory voting and polling day on a Saturday. 😊

Introducing an Aussie election legend. The democracy sausage is a staple of Australian elections, grilled at polling booths across the nation.

@Dr_Joe_McIntyre That might be right, and I see the point on a federal level. On a state level, I do think SA fails to see the benefit and impact the unis have and their great potential for the state (both in terms of teaching and research).

@DrAdamWebster I get this, but I don't think that's the right route. It invites the "why should government invest in *this* industry" question. I think the analogy is high schools. Over 50% kids now go to uni. The conversation needs to shift to creating a powerhouse of Australian excellence

I have been saying this for years. University leadership needs to be thinking about how to create coalitions that support the *concept* of a tertiary sector

@Dr_Joe_McIntyre Australia should be marketing education in the same way it markets its wine industry or its tourism industry.

@Dr_Joe_McIntyre I think if universities reframed education as an “industry” it would be viewed differently and easier to develop these coalitions. Australia has some of the best universities in the world and I don’t think most people realise this.

@fhumpires I also think giving some time between the end of the match and the discussion is helpful. The U.K. approach means it’s easier to have these conversations later, and there is not an immediate rush to leave after the match.

It’s not a simple matter of throwing everyone together and having a free for all, but it can be done. All 3 teams sitting down for teas (a meal) together after everyone has cleaned up and had time to emotionally regulate after the game is an important step. Also, everyone feeds back to the NPUA on each other so there are checks and balances on poor behaviour if things get out of hand in these discussions. With careful guards in place, it can be a very productive practice.

@ConnorMEwing Which Trump(s) in 2028? 😉

If y'all thought Trump's 2024 campaign was sloppy and unhinged, just wait till you see his 2028 campaign.

@PollyPorridge Arguably the only reason to select him as opener would be to keep him out of the commentary box!

Please god let this be our only summer with Warner in commentary. Man has absolutely 0 juice.

@fhumpires @SwanseaHC Hockey culture in the U.K. is very civilised. Is there any other country where both teams and officials have afternoon tea after the match? 😊

Having dialogue with coaches after games is one of my absolute favourite parts about hockey culture in the UK. Big ups to the @SwanseaHC and Team Bath staffs both for taking the time after to chat with the umpires and myself (especially when facing a long drive home!). Much to take on board! 🧠

@jamiesmart 2:00-4:00am (U.K. time), which is rather annoying. I tend to go to bed with the radio on, listen through the night, and then get up early to watch on TV.

UK people, when’s the best time to tune into the US elections to start getting an indication of what’s going on?

@johngetstrong It takes me 40 mins to feel fully warmed up. If I’m feeling sluggish I run at least 40 mins and 9/10 I then feel better and keep running!

@buffys WiFi 🛜 csiro.au/en/research/te…

name one thing this country gave to the world

@logyAussie @Ocidibin And SSM is a good example of where a public vote was unnecessary. It was political tactic. Parliament had power and there were already many opinion polls that told MPs what the general public’s view was. Also hard to reconcile this against social issues not put to public vote.

@DrAdamWebster @Ocidibin Same sex marriage was though

Australia: We only have referendums very occasionally on issues that directly alter the Australian Constitution New Zealand:

@logyAussie @Ocidibin Yes…. But it’s still not possible to determine a set of principles as to which matters should go to a public vote based on previous examples

@logyAussie @Ocidibin Yes… it’s hard to discern a set of principles of what issues should go to a public vote based on the odd range of issues that have been put in the past (conscription to daylight saving). Also odd in the context of social issues not put to a public vote.

@DrAdamWebster @Ocidibin To be fair Australia was a very young country during that contest.

@logyAussie @Ocidibin Odd in the sense that public votes are often on issues of great constitutional moment. Also odd given public votes have not been held on things like the national flag. Perhaps “weird” is the wrong word 😊Hard to reconcile these against things Parliament does deal with.

@DrAdamWebster @Ocidibin How on earth is the National Anthem a weird topic? Daylight saving and trading hours also seems fair.

@XcCris Best of luck! …. Injinji socks are the best!!

Time to get after it tomorrow. Been a great block, time to focus on racing. Regardless of what happens I’m ready to have a freaking blast running through the streets of New York City.