Andy Hockley
@adhoc.bsky.social
Inhabitant of deepest Transylvania (honest); academic management "expert" (of sorts); anti-apartheid activist; lapsed football fan; interested in Romania, Hungary, Turkey, Palestine, and beyond. He/him. Oh, and Sheffield Wednesday
According to the setter of today's "Connections" there is a car brand which is a homophone of "Outie". I can't think of one. However if the setter is thinking of Audi, I will not be held responsible for my actions.
December 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
According to the setter of today's "Connections" there is a car brand which is a homophone of "Outie". I can't think of one. However if the setter is thinking of Audi, I will not be held responsible for my actions.
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Every single study into a 4 day week has concluded that it's beneficial for employees and shown there's not a drop in productivity. It's not a sign of failure, it's a sign of progress but the UK government is more than happy to stagnate at best and march backwards at worst.
Four-day week may be considered a sign of failure, England councils told
Four-day week may be considered a sign of failure, England councils told
Local government secretary writes to town halls warning them against ‘part-time work for full-time pay’
The secretary for local government has written to all councils to warn that adopting a four-day week for staff puts them at risk of being declared a failing authority, according to reports.
Twenty-five councils have discussed a four-day week policy and one, South Cambridgeshire district council, has already moved to the pattern. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Every single study into a 4 day week has concluded that it's beneficial for employees and shown there's not a drop in productivity. It's not a sign of failure, it's a sign of progress but the UK government is more than happy to stagnate at best and march backwards at worst.
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🎄 Hungary’s “pro-family” PM Viktor Orbán called an unexpected pre-Christmas cabinet meeting and joked that the real reason was so his all-male government wouldn’t have to stay home and help with cleaning.
Someone then remarks that Orbán is speaking from a wealth of life experience... 👀
Someone then remarks that Orbán is speaking from a wealth of life experience... 👀
December 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🎄 Hungary’s “pro-family” PM Viktor Orbán called an unexpected pre-Christmas cabinet meeting and joked that the real reason was so his all-male government wouldn’t have to stay home and help with cleaning.
Someone then remarks that Orbán is speaking from a wealth of life experience... 👀
Someone then remarks that Orbán is speaking from a wealth of life experience... 👀
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When one country invades another with tanks and missiles, that’s usually a clue. But apparently not for Orban.
Orbán says unsure who started Russia-Ukraine war
The Hungarian leader has opted out of an EU agreement to borrow €90 billion to aid Kyiv.
www.politico.eu
December 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
When one country invades another with tanks and missiles, that’s usually a clue. But apparently not for Orban.
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quakers are the only christian movement I am aware of that are usually on the right side of any political battle
British Quakers are refusing room bookings from terfs as policy.
If you were waiting for an org to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and unflinchingly withstand bullying and lawfare, here you go, friends.
Good luck to the raging bigots, they'll get nowhere with threats.
If you were waiting for an org to stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights, and unflinchingly withstand bullying and lawfare, here you go, friends.
Good luck to the raging bigots, they'll get nowhere with threats.
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
quakers are the only christian movement I am aware of that are usually on the right side of any political battle
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This is ridiculous. There clearly has not been a 660% increase in terrorism
in the UK over the past year.
How much is it costing the criminal justice system to arrest and prosecute all these people for the crime of wearing a t-shirt or holding a placard?
news.sky.com/story/terror...
in the UK over the past year.
How much is it costing the criminal justice system to arrest and prosecute all these people for the crime of wearing a t-shirt or holding a placard?
news.sky.com/story/terror...
Terrorism arrests soar by 660% after Palestine Action ban
Official figures show 1,630, or 86%, of the 1,886 arrests for terrorism-related activity in the year to the end of September 2025 were linked to supporting the group.
news.sky.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is ridiculous. There clearly has not been a 660% increase in terrorism
in the UK over the past year.
How much is it costing the criminal justice system to arrest and prosecute all these people for the crime of wearing a t-shirt or holding a placard?
news.sky.com/story/terror...
in the UK over the past year.
How much is it costing the criminal justice system to arrest and prosecute all these people for the crime of wearing a t-shirt or holding a placard?
news.sky.com/story/terror...
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My life's work lies in ruins
The Center for European Studies, the African Studies Center, the Carolina Asia Center, the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, the Institute for the Study of the Americas and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies are all slated to close.
The Center for European Studies, the African Studies Center, the Carolina Asia Center, the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, the Institute for the Study of the Americas and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies are all slated to close.
America First, at America’s first public university.
UNC cuts all six area studies research centers, effective 2026
As part of the University's plan to make $70 million in budget cuts across the institution, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Nate Knuffman projected that cutting 14 centers and institutes in...
www.dailytarheel.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My life's work lies in ruins
The Center for European Studies, the African Studies Center, the Carolina Asia Center, the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, the Institute for the Study of the Americas and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies are all slated to close.
The Center for European Studies, the African Studies Center, the Carolina Asia Center, the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, the Institute for the Study of the Americas and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies are all slated to close.
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Everyone knows about Ahmed al-Ahmad, the Syrian Muslim migrant who took down one gunman. Another man, a Middle Eastern refugee, ran into a firefight and kicked the gun away from the other gunman. Police shot him, and bystanders kicked him in the head while he was down, thinking he was the terrorist.
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Everyone knows about Ahmed al-Ahmad, the Syrian Muslim migrant who took down one gunman. Another man, a Middle Eastern refugee, ran into a firefight and kicked the gun away from the other gunman. Police shot him, and bystanders kicked him in the head while he was down, thinking he was the terrorist.
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Gideon Levy, once again, has the correct take on Bondi. Full text of his Haaretz column here:
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#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Bondi
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#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Bondi
December 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Gideon Levy, once again, has the correct take on Bondi. Full text of his Haaretz column here:
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#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Bondi
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#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Bondi
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The massacre at Bondi Beach cannot cover all the massacres in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinians can only watch with tearful eyes from their collapsing tents that do not protect their occupants from the whipping winds, as the world is shocked by Bondi, and forgets them at alarming haste.
20/20
20/20
December 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The massacre at Bondi Beach cannot cover all the massacres in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinians can only watch with tearful eyes from their collapsing tents that do not protect their occupants from the whipping winds, as the world is shocked by Bondi, and forgets them at alarming haste.
20/20
20/20
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Young people are risking their lives for Palestine.
Qesser Zuhrah is on day 46 of hunger strike, is very sick and literally dying.
HMP Bronzefield is currently denying her an ambulance.
Call them 0178442560 and demand an ambulance for Qesser.
If you are near the prison, join the people outside it.
Qesser Zuhrah is on day 46 of hunger strike, is very sick and literally dying.
HMP Bronzefield is currently denying her an ambulance.
Call them 0178442560 and demand an ambulance for Qesser.
If you are near the prison, join the people outside it.
December 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Young people are risking their lives for Palestine.
Qesser Zuhrah is on day 46 of hunger strike, is very sick and literally dying.
HMP Bronzefield is currently denying her an ambulance.
Call them 0178442560 and demand an ambulance for Qesser.
If you are near the prison, join the people outside it.
Qesser Zuhrah is on day 46 of hunger strike, is very sick and literally dying.
HMP Bronzefield is currently denying her an ambulance.
Call them 0178442560 and demand an ambulance for Qesser.
If you are near the prison, join the people outside it.
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I am desperately worried for 20 yr old Qesser Zuhrah who is dangerously ill at HMP Bronzefield. It remains very unclear how soon she will be transferred to hospital.
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’
Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I am desperately worried for 20 yr old Qesser Zuhrah who is dangerously ill at HMP Bronzefield. It remains very unclear how soon she will be transferred to hospital.
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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If Hungary doesn't invade Ukraine, its assets should be fine
😱 Viktor Orbán is concerned about Hungarian foreign exchange reserves held in Brussels:
“What will happen if Brussels decides to take away Hungary’s foreign exchange reserves?”, he told his propagandists on the airplane to Brussels 1/2
“What will happen if Brussels decides to take away Hungary’s foreign exchange reserves?”, he told his propagandists on the airplane to Brussels 1/2
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If Hungary doesn't invade Ukraine, its assets should be fine
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"Palestinians displaced by Israels war in Gaza are facing a new threat"
Why are Palestinians displaced? Is it because Israel has damaged or destroyed over 90% of all housing in Gaza? And why didn't you mention the fact they are blocking the entry of tents/shelters into Gaza?
Why are Palestinians displaced? Is it because Israel has damaged or destroyed over 90% of all housing in Gaza? And why didn't you mention the fact they are blocking the entry of tents/shelters into Gaza?
December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Palestinians displaced by Israels war in Gaza are facing a new threat"
Why are Palestinians displaced? Is it because Israel has damaged or destroyed over 90% of all housing in Gaza? And why didn't you mention the fact they are blocking the entry of tents/shelters into Gaza?
Why are Palestinians displaced? Is it because Israel has damaged or destroyed over 90% of all housing in Gaza? And why didn't you mention the fact they are blocking the entry of tents/shelters into Gaza?
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I had an interesting exchange with the chatbot issued to students by my university about the advisability of using it—at a university. It thought this was a terrible idea.
December 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I had an interesting exchange with the chatbot issued to students by my university about the advisability of using it—at a university. It thought this was a terrible idea.
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The rest of the media was totally irresponsible for not running with this headline: novaramedia.com/2025/12/15/n...
Nazi’s Son Wins Chilean Presidency | Novara Media
Ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast, whose father was a member of the Nazi party, has achieved a massive victory in Chile, prompting celebration from the international far right. Phineas Ru...
novaramedia.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The rest of the media was totally irresponsible for not running with this headline: novaramedia.com/2025/12/15/n...
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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—I’ve been asked to baptise the King of Spain’s daughter
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
—I’ve been asked to baptise the King of Spain’s daughter
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
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Cool so the BBC is doing an explicit "what if the Nazis are right" segment now
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cool so the BBC is doing an explicit "what if the Nazis are right" segment now
Is there no situation, no tragedy, that Netanyahu cannot worsen and add layers and layers of hatred to?
December 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Is there no situation, no tragedy, that Netanyahu cannot worsen and add layers and layers of hatred to?
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I suspect the fact a Syrian refugee is the hero will go unremarked upon by those with other agendas. Truth is, there are just people and some do bad things some do good
December 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I suspect the fact a Syrian refugee is the hero will go unremarked upon by those with other agendas. Truth is, there are just people and some do bad things some do good
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Thank you Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
December 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Thank you Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
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The default position of the British gutter press is roughly around the level of Der Sturmer in 1938, and everyone has to politely tiptoe around this to avoid calling it what it is.
December 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The default position of the British gutter press is roughly around the level of Der Sturmer in 1938, and everyone has to politely tiptoe around this to avoid calling it what it is.
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I'm privileged to call Robin a friend, and as such, have seen behind the curtains with what went on with Monkey Cage. When BBC bosses say they don't recognise his version of events, I was being told of them by Robin in real time. This stuff has been going on for YEARS.
I'm heartbroken for him.
I'm heartbroken for him.
December 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I'm privileged to call Robin a friend, and as such, have seen behind the curtains with what went on with Monkey Cage. When BBC bosses say they don't recognise his version of events, I was being told of them by Robin in real time. This stuff has been going on for YEARS.
I'm heartbroken for him.
I'm heartbroken for him.