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...

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.

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.

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?...

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.

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🧵

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

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.

#vividsydney #vividsydney2004 Love how these photos turned out!

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

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

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?

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