Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Hydronym search trends The @mark-carney.bsky.social effect 070
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I'm not sure we have the data to know whether it is better than nothing. Even a clunky system could be less iniquitous. Private school could be disqualifying for a 'disadvantaged' access spot. School of origin could be prioritised over simd Etc etc 020
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026But since the test is for the geographic area in which one lives not individual circs, it's a v clunky system that can enhance priviledge: -higher deprivation postcode but private school? Flag -dad/mum didn't go to uni but private school? Flag -low achieving school but parents are professors? Flag 321
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Excited about our event as part of RSE's Festival of Knowledge 5 Sept 5pm, free hybrid event with me, @cjcarman.bsky.social and Prof John Curtice Tickets bookable on link below. Bring your questions! rse.org.uk/event/scotla...rse.org.ukScotland's 2026 election explainedWhat does the recent Scottish election tell us about the future of Scottish democracy? 020
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026To learn more about our work, please check out our website www.boundaries.scot Please do drop me a line if you'd like additional details, info on what it's like to be part of the Commission etc. I've served as a member, as deputy chair and now as chair so know it well (and obviously like it!)boundaries.scotScottish Boundary Commission | Enter Your PostcodeExplore maps, data and the latest boundary review reports from Scottish Parliament constituencies, council wards, and local governments. 010
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026We're recruiting a new member to join the excellent team at Boundaries Scotland. Fair electoral boundaries are essential to the democratic process so this is an important and rewarding role. @boundaries-scot.bsky.social Ad is here: fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.comAppointment of Member to the Board of Boundaries ScotlandThe Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans is seeking to appoint a Commissioner to Boundaries Scotland. 112
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026@ccc-research.bsky.social @ukcla.bsky.social www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/fellows/prof...thebritishacademy.ac.ukProfessor Stephen Tierney FBAThe Constitution of the United Kingdom and comparative constitutional law. The constitutional theory and practice of the state, Parliament, democracy and federalism 010
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Excellent news from the social-media-free Professor Tierney. Richly deserved, though I would say that! @uoelawschool.bsky.social www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...law.ed.ac.ukProfessor Stephen Tierney elected Fellow of the British Academy | Edinburgh Law School 160
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026A always B be C checking the availability of GGR tickets 110
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 25/05/2026TODAY SES Annual Lecture. Professor Richard Wyn Jones, The Decline and Fall of Welsh Labour 6pm, Usha Kasera Lecture theatre, Old college, University of Edinburgh Eventbrite: edin.ac/4mHfPKZedin.acThe decline and fall of Welsh LabourThe annual SES lecture 2026 will look at Wales. Join us for an insight into the future of Welsh politics. 120
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Folks in Scotland waiting for a referendum bill might find this collection of reactions to Alberta referendum prospects interesting. 021
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026MMP w one vote counted across const and list, if memory serves. Never went anywhere, as w various other elec reform efforts at provincial levels in 00s 020
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Fascinating stuff. Only thing I'd add is that ability of list to compensate for disproportionality in const depends on limited split ticket voting. Prelim SES data suggest *split tickets at an all time high* this election, thus further weakening Lab and Con chances esp Quebec proposed a model of ... 21210
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Yes it's me, drawing on data from the State of the Union survey. Scots, and folks in NI, much less nostalgic than English. Independence debate changes temporal frame of reference of political debate for both Yes and No supporters 3262
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026All elections are exciting, but the 2026 Senedd election could be the election of a century in Wales. To hear more about it, join us 25 May for the 2026 SES annual lecture, delivered by @walesgovernance.bsky.social 's @richardwynjones.bsky.social Will probably contain Venn diagrams 01610
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonThe Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Join David Phillips, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social and Sean Smith from 6pm tonight at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social for our joint event on tax, spending and the economy ahead of next week's Scottish elections. ➡️ Find out more and register to attend here: ifs.org.uk/events/scott... 001
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 08/04/2026We do in pre/post SES. Religious denom and religiosity 110
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonDaniel Devine @danjdevine.bsky.social · 08/04/2026There is a rare permanent job in the UK - assistant prof (lecturer) in political science with a focus on quant methods www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRD143/a...jobs.ac.ukAssistant Professor in Political Science at University of NottinghamRecruiting now: Assistant Professor in Political Science on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board 02433
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonAndrew Learmonth @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Scottish Labour trailing in fourth behind a resurgent Scottish Greens, according to new poll. Story by @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2589383...heraldscotland.comFractured Scottish poll bodes ill for Labour and Conservatives this MayScottish Labour trails in fourth on the regional list as the SNP lead on 34 and Reform UK hold second place, the final Scottish Election Study poll… 11912
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Calls to mind Parizeau's rx to 1995 Quebec referendum defeat 030
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonWales Governance Centre | Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru @walesgovernance.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Trafodir ymchwil @theunionsurvey.bsky.social gan @richardwynjones.bsky.social ac @ailsahenderson.bsky.social yn yr erthygl hon 👇 / This article discusses our research about Englishness from The Union Survey 👇 www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...japantimes.co.jpSo what does it mean to be properly English?There’s nothing wrong in anybody taking pride in being English, of course, but as Orwell said, there’s something very un-English in shouting about it. 124
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Congratulations Chris!! Clicking on that link is going to shake up the ads I now see Having used same products for all mine, my sense is some are sleepers and some are screamers regardless of sleep routine, surroundings, etc. 100
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025The underlying study: "Experimental evidence of the effects of large language models versus web search on depth of learning" academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar... "participants reported developing shallower knowledge from LLM summaries even when the results were augmented by...web links" vs. search 58135
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonPolling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 06/11/2025"I am willing to accept slower economic growth in Canada if it means greater economic independence from the United States" 🟢 Agree: 70% 🔴 Disagree: 19% Read it here: canadianpolling.substack.com/p/budget-wee...canadianpolling.substack.comBudget Week Opens with Rising Public SkepticismCanadians remain split on Carney's ability to deliver results, while dissatisfaction with Ottawa ticks upward 312314
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Newly out from James Mitchell and me, explaining the 2024 UKGE in Scotland @edinburghpir.bsky.social academic.oup.com/pa/article-a... Email me if you want access and can't get it via your institutionacademic.oup.comShifting sands: Sources of voter volatility in the 2024 UK General Election in ScotlandAbstract. In one sense, the 2024 UK General Election in Scotland provided a significant departure from what we have come to expect from elections in the af 020
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Was just drawing distinction with English single tier locals, London boroughs etc Not a comment on speed, flavour of devolved govt formation! 110
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Indeed. While often ignoring the devolved elections in May, which *will* lead to government formation Both UK Lab and UK Cons making life difficult for their devolved parties by fighting the next UKGE 4 years early 1112
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 21/09/2025You need breadcrumbs to navigate back out 000
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonJac Larner @jaclarner.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Latest ITV BarnCymru 🏴 poll confirms trend seen over last 6 months - neck and neck race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK for largest party, with Labour falling to even more distant third. Evidence growing of distinct realignment in Wales 🧵 1010273
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonAriel Edwards-Levy @aedwardslevy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025158. AP-GfK, 2009: "If you had to choose, would you prefer to attend a wedding that served champagne and caviar, wine and chicken breasts, or beer and pigs in a blanket?" 1113
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonAriel Edwards-Levy @aedwardslevy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025153. Gallup/CNN/USA Today, 1998: "For the next question, assume that the Seinfeld characters were real people. Aside from how funny you think they are, would you generally consider them to be likeable people or annoying people?" 271
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Calls to mind this beloved Quebec classic. Wee Habs fan's mum navigates the English catalogue badly, gets him a Leafs sweater by mistake. Drama ensues Can't imagine it quite working like that with mystery SPL options tho 110
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonThe British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Humanities, arts and social sciences degrees are disappearing in many UK regions. With more young people than ever studying close to home, course cuts are narrowing their choices at university. @timeshighered.bsky.social covers our 'Cold Spots' report today. Read more at bit.ly/46e3wOybit.lyHumanities and arts degrees disappearing in parts of UKStudents from rural and disadvantaged areas disproportionally affected by subject cuts, British Academy warns 03021
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonPolling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Those who say the Western provinces should join the United States: 🔴 MB: 6% 🔴 AB: 6% 🔴 BC: 4% 🔴 SK: 3% Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...open.substack.comWestern Canadians Cooling On SeparationWhile many believe they'd be better off on their own, support for leaving remains low 104311
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Featuring @scotvoting.bsky.social data and our recent blog You can read it, and other great SES analysis, here: scottishelections.ac.uk/category/blog/scottishelections.ac.ukBlog 044
Reposted by Ailsa HendersonBenedict Douglas @benedictdouglas.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Lovely use of the phrase "constitutional Tetris" in explaining why lack of effective devolved (and local?) democracy in England enables Farage to stir up xenophobia 055
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025My own was mostly loop of Cartier to Riel, but esp 1759-1885. Could have wept when 1st yr uni history was New France to Confederation. Again. Did get a break for causes ww1, Russian revolution at one pt in high school 010
Ailsa Henderson @ailsahenderson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Up here we get WW2 as a break from the endless cycle of Romans and wars of independence 420