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Alex Russell

@ozwineguy.bsky.social

Gambling researcher, Associate Professor at CQUniversity Australia. Proud dad of 2, cricket and photography enthusiast/tragic.

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Qualtrics recently changed their bot and duplicate protection tools, as of 30th June 2025. Bots are a common issue for surveys, especially those with incentives. I’ve updated my Qualtrics bot and duplicate protection explainer page and survey template here: www.alexmtrussell.com.au/qualtrics-bo...

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Qualtrics - Bot and duplicate template — A/Prof Alex M T Russell

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

A fantastic conference for undergrads (including Honours) in any discipline in Australia or New Zealand. Have a first go at presenting your work in a friendly, supportive environment. Abstract submission closes 1st July. Link below. Any questions, please as the MoHB lab team.

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The glow worm tunnel in Helensburgh was stunning tonight. The photos with my phone don’t do it justice. Must go back with a proper camera.

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The construction of a clock made of Lego, including a whole bunch of clever mechanisms for showing things days, weeks, months, life stage (including a marker for retirement). It can even count up to 1 billion years. youtu.be/kRzgCylePjk?...

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Making A Billion-Year Lego Clock

YouTube video by Brick Technology

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Thanks Matt at @afsguk.bsky.social for taking the time to speak with me. Really important to acknowledge the brilliant work by all the teams that I’m lucky to work with.

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

NSW Gambling Survey 2024 is out, incl gambling prevalence, prevalence of problems and harm, amongst other things. See gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/resources-an... Led by Prof Matthew Browne, commissioned by NSW Office of Responsible Gambling, funding from the NSW Government's Responsible Gambling Fund🧵

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Found this magical pool on a foggy night in Kiama last night. Midnight swim, anyone?

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

If you’re new to using Qualtrics for online surveys, I have a series of videos showing some tips and tricks here: www.alexmtrussell.com.au/qualtrics The interface has changed, but the lessons still apply. The pages will be updated soon to reflect the current interface.

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Qualtrics — A/Prof Alex M T Russell

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 25/05/2024

#vividsydney #vividsydney2004 Love how these photos turned out!

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 28/04/2024

Trying to set a cooking timer via a voice assistant when the kids are in the kitchen.

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 27/04/2024

The National Arboretum in Canberra. I love the colours, and the side lighting adds texture. I believe the bright red trees are sugar maples.

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 18/04/2024

I work in gambling research in Australia. Please feel free to ask questions! Here’s a summary of one of my recent papers. Australia is unusual in that we have pokies/slots/EGMs in our pubs/hotels & clubs. Pokies are the most dangerous form of gambling. What if we didn’t have them in pubs & clubs?

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Alex Russell @ozwineguy.bsky.social · 18/04/2024

My son spotted this bug today. It’s a hibiscus harlequin bug. How cool are its colours?

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