Reposted by Pat LeslieWilliam Bowe @pollbludger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Introducing the Poll Bludger's Victorian election guide and seats projection model. Current reading: L-NP 45, ALP 25, ON 15, GRN 3. pollbludger.net/2026/09/29/v... 0116
Reposted by Pat LeslieHilma Lindskog @hilmal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Do educational networks at workplaces shape political attitudes? 👬 Happy to share that the latest paper in my dissertation is now published in @bjpols.bsky.social. 1168
Reposted by Pat LeslieRich Frank @richwfrank.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The article is open access here: doi.org/10.1080/1036... The data and replication files are available on my Dataverse: dataverse.harvard.edu/dataverse/ri.... If you are part of rethinking your own department's curriculum, the program-level coding might be a useful benchmark. 14/14doi.orgUndergraduate political science curriculum design in five democraciesMost published research on political science curriculum design focuses on the United States, leaving unclear whether findings generalise internationally. This paper analyses 218 programs at 140 uni... 021
Reposted by Pat LeslieEd Handby @edmundhandby.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Every now and then, I remember that I'm actually pretty good at this. Shoutout @ecpr.bsky.social @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social 073
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Visiting lovely Wellington again. My favourite food YouTuber Alderic has a theory that there are some national dishes so prevalent that it is virtually impossible to get a bad version of that dish; Nasi lemak in Indonesia, chicken rice in Singapore. 🧵 I think for New Zealand it is the Pie. 321
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Active voice zealots must account for the complete lack of range or variety evident in AI writing. The models have swallowed the stylistic advice and the results are disgusting. 021
Reposted by Pat LeslieWill Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 17/08/2026'How Place-Based Policy Could Counter Populist Discontent' Our latest essay on place and discontent is out today in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social Free to read ➡️ doi.org/10.1111/1467... 68537
Reposted by Pat LeslieLuke Buckmaster @skillhello.bsky.social · 06/08/2026New Parliamentary Library explainer on the bird flu www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...aph.gov.auH5N1 bird flu in AustraliaThis FlagPost was first published on 10 July 2026. The spread and impacts of H5N1 in Australia may change rapidly. Please refer to the Australian Government’s Bird flu website for the latest u... 031
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026@grugstan.bsky.social u like what you see??? www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...theguardian.comHow could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your areaThese visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systems 130
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Australia bucks the global trend by not panicking at polling like this. ON started the term on 5%, and only Samaras is flailing and shouting. Albanese looks as solid as any PM in the last 25 years. It's almost impressive that the establishment response has been virtually non-existent. 211
Reposted by Pat LeslieErin Cook @erincook.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Most amazing local angle I've ever seen www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...abc.net.auArtist behind Clinton portrait in Epstein files remembers first pieceA high school art portrait launched Petrina Ryan-Kleid's career. Forty years and several satirical portraits later, she has been reunited with the person who bought her first work. 143
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Thoughts and prayers for the returning officer www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comClacton by-election attracts 34 candidatesThe list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates. 131
Reposted by Pat LeslieWill Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 17/07/2026This will be a fun test of ballot-order effects. Binface at #3, Farage at #12. 9504
Reposted by Pat LeslieCambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 02/07/2026Who Thinks Like an Economist? by Beatrice Magistro. This book shows how thinking like an economist can make voters resistant to populist appeals and supportive of welfare-enhancing policies. 📚 cup.org/4oSXage 0114
Reposted by Pat LeslieRoi Litvak-Zur @roizur.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Very happy to be a part of this great team with @ndelacerda.bsky.social, @rbakker.bsky.social, @sethkjolly.bsky.social, @jonathanpolk.bsky.social, @rdassonneville.bsky.social, @jellekoedam.bsky.social, @palesl.bsky.social, and @jillesheppard.bsky.social. 0146
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Binface has never kept his deposit. Who is the shadowy financier behind him? 151
Reposted by Pat LesliePeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026In politics, we’re torn between ideals and practicalities, aspirations and realities, the world as we want it, and as we find it But one day a manifesto comes along that reconciles both in every pledge. A rare moment of clarity and hope 821850632
Reposted by Pat LeslieLuke Buckmaster @skillhello.bsky.social · 08/07/2026ASPG seminar next week on Burnham’s proposed constitutional reforms in the UK by @palesl.bsky.social 132
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Guardian stop telling Nigel your story about his crimes before you publish it challenge (2026). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comRevealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concernsExclusive: Latest Guardian revelation about gift from cryptocurrency tycoon comes as Reform UK leader forces byelection 010
Reposted by Pat Lesliethe beggars out of here getter @milesklee.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Americans when the U.S. team gets a red card 483178
Reposted by Pat LeslieWill Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 29/06/2026We have been banging this policy drum for nearly a decade... see our report with New Local from 2018.newlocal.org.ukPlace-based policymaking after Brexit: In search of the missing link? - New LocalThis report explores the dividing lines that drove 2016’s decision to Leave. This report reveals the Brexit vote was a visible expression of the diverse economic trajectories, experiences and identiti... 1135
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Worth a look at how much of Andy Burnham’s stated preference (see below) is revealed today in his first major policy speech since becoming defacto pm. 🧵 222
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Quietly (250 views quietly) there is building cross-party support for Burnham’s primary vision: the decentralisation of governance and public services. Jeremy Hunt, an almost ludicrously dry fiscal conservative and former Tory Health Secretary, is cheering Burnham on here. youtu.be/Nn1OhcJ0688?...youtu.beSubstack #3 Can Andy Burnham fix the NHS? YouTube video by Jeremy Hunt MP 000
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026‘Confederate States of America’ No. ‘Um (surely not…) Child Sexual Abuse’? Nooo. ‘Okayy what about Casual/Sessional Academic’ Closer! ‘Aahhh. How about: Community Strong Australia’? Bingo! 010
Reposted by Pat LeslieNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 24/06/2026"There is essentially a broken governance accountability framework within every Australian university.” Marija Taflaga is frank and very articulate on the deep systemic problem in our universities. I spoke to her on @3rrrfm.bsky.social about the effect on academics and studentsrrr.org.auSegments: Future Perfect: The Corporatisation Of Australia’s University Sector — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent RadioEarlier this month, a report from the Australian National Audit Office found that Australian National University (ANU) leadership approved a $250 million cost-cutting program without clear evidence of... 15023
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026gough whitlam was a bazball PM. insane strike rate on a real shit tip 020
Reposted by Pat LeslieANU Australian Studies Institute @anuausi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026📢 New #DemocracySausage episode is out now! 🌭🎙️ Political Scientist @palesl.bsky.social joins @markgkenny.bsky.social & @marijataflaga.bsky.social to make sense of the collapse of the Starmer government and the rise of Andy Burnham. 🎧👉 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra... 022
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Can we get Brendan McCallum in as a spad for Burnham. None of our batters last so we need to up the strike rate 010
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026In the times from former Tory leader William Hague. Even he hates party members voting for leaders, and it was his idea!! 000
Reposted by Pat LeslieRailmaps @railmaps.com.au · 23/06/2026It was exactly thirty years ago today, on June 23 1996, that the Australian Rail Maps website first went live. Ever since first encountering the London tube map as a youngster, I’ve wondered why can’t we have maps like that here in Australia. So I made some myself. (1 of 6) 510224
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Things are moving rapidly in UK politics with Starmer’s resignation. Josh Sunman, Emily Foley and I look at the new boss and some of the parallels between his success and the way ahead for progressive politics in the face of the populist far right in Australia. theconversation.com/andy-burnham...theconversation.comAndy Burnham is favoured to become the next UK prime minister. Does his triumph offer lessons for defeating One Nation?The man widely touted as the next UK prime minister has much in common with Australian PM Anthony Albanese. And he may hold some hope for Labor defeating One Nation. 040
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Policy paper released outlining approach to ‘Manchesterism’ for the UK www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comBurnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisationExclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism 110
Reposted by Pat Leslieemilyrosefoley.bsky.social @emilyrosefoley.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Led by the formidable @phoebehayman.bsky.social, we're in the @aunz.theconversation.com this Monday morning. With Nick Barry, we turn our eyes to the upcoming Victorian state election. theconversation.com/why-the-whol...theconversation.comWhy the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state electionThis election is likely to be watched closely across the country because of what it reveals about the changing party system in Australia. 042
Reposted by Pat LeslieTim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Ah yes, suburban Manchester - where Australian elections are won and lost. 65715
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Yesterday I discussed Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election with Patricia Karvelas on the ABC. (Interview about three minutes in) iview.abc.net.au/show/afterno...iview.abc.net.auAfternoon Briefing: Friday 19/6/2026Patricia Karvelas brings you the latest in national and global affairs, speaking with Pat Leslie, Melissa McIntosh, Selina Bryan, a panel of Mark Kenny and Karen Middleton, plus Rebecca White, Lucy Ho... 010
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Are all these massive TVs in the US stadiums just an admission that the in person nfl experience is too dull to bear? 210
Reposted by Pat LeslieChris Hanretty @chanret.bsky.social · 16/06/2026My department is hiring a Lecturer in International Relations (full time, permanent, teaching and research) jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... <- very happy to talk to potential applicants about UK academia, the department (but probably not about the IR side of things)jobs.royalholloway.ac.ukJob Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Lecturer in International RelationsFull-Time, Permanent.The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in International Relations (Teaching and Research focus). The succ... 11314
Pat Leslie @palesl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026UK politics has hit the fever pitch of Indian cricket commentary 041
