Dr Fergus Edwards
@drfergusedwards.bsky.social
Lecturer in English at UTAS | ultrarunner | he/him
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The inaugural Southerly Poetry Prize will open for entries 1st March and close 15th April 2026. The winner will receive a cash prize of $2000 AUD, with their winning entry published in Southerly 81.1 in October 2026. All Australian poets are eligible to enter.
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#auslit #poetry
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#auslit #poetry
February 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The inaugural Southerly Poetry Prize will open for entries 1st March and close 15th April 2026. The winner will receive a cash prize of $2000 AUD, with their winning entry published in Southerly 81.1 in October 2026. All Australian poets are eligible to enter.
shorturl.at/jxRD2
#auslit #poetry
shorturl.at/jxRD2
#auslit #poetry
Party's over for another year 😞
Congratulations and thanks to Laz, Keith, Taka, Sébastien and his Fun Run, Damian and his shoelessness, and everyone out there in Tennessee.
Here's to wondering if the course can win three in a row in 2027?
#bm100
Congratulations and thanks to Laz, Keith, Taka, Sébastien and his Fun Run, Damian and his shoelessness, and everyone out there in Tennessee.
Here's to wondering if the course can win three in a row in 2027?
#bm100
The 2026 Barkley Marathons is over. There are no finishers. #BM100
February 16, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Party's over for another year 😞
Congratulations and thanks to Laz, Keith, Taka, Sébastien and his Fun Run, Damian and his shoelessness, and everyone out there in Tennessee.
Here's to wondering if the course can win three in a row in 2027?
#bm100
Congratulations and thanks to Laz, Keith, Taka, Sébastien and his Fun Run, Damian and his shoelessness, and everyone out there in Tennessee.
Here's to wondering if the course can win three in a row in 2027?
#bm100
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Expressions of Interest for the 2026 @utas.edu.au Hedberg Writer-in-Residence Program are now open!
The Hedberg is a three-month fellowship valued at $32,500, open to established writers resident in Australia. With a work space in the beautiful new Forest building! www.utas.edu.au/community-an...
The Hedberg is a three-month fellowship valued at $32,500, open to established writers resident in Australia. With a work space in the beautiful new Forest building! www.utas.edu.au/community-an...
Hedberg Writer-in-Residence Program
www.utas.edu.au
February 16, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Expressions of Interest for the 2026 @utas.edu.au Hedberg Writer-in-Residence Program are now open!
The Hedberg is a three-month fellowship valued at $32,500, open to established writers resident in Australia. With a work space in the beautiful new Forest building! www.utas.edu.au/community-an...
The Hedberg is a three-month fellowship valued at $32,500, open to established writers resident in Australia. With a work space in the beautiful new Forest building! www.utas.edu.au/community-an...
... and I was over-optimistic about having starters for a fourth loop. Barkley eats its young for another year.
🪦
Obviously hope Damian and Sébastien make the Fun Runs, but also glad to see the course do its thing. It's what makes the finishers so special: almost no-one gets a prize.
☹️
#bm100
🪦
Obviously hope Damian and Sébastien make the Fun Runs, but also glad to see the course do its thing. It's what makes the finishers so special: almost no-one gets a prize.
☹️
#bm100
A runner has to begin loop 4 by the 36 hour mark in order to continue. Neither Damian nor Sébastien will finish loop 3 in time to begin loop 4; however, if they complete loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. #BM100
February 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
... and I was over-optimistic about having starters for a fourth loop. Barkley eats its young for another year.
🪦
Obviously hope Damian and Sébastien make the Fun Runs, but also glad to see the course do its thing. It's what makes the finishers so special: almost no-one gets a prize.
☹️
#bm100
🪦
Obviously hope Damian and Sébastien make the Fun Runs, but also glad to see the course do its thing. It's what makes the finishers so special: almost no-one gets a prize.
☹️
#bm100
The celebrations will continue. for at least a(n attempt at a) third loop
🥳
Given the quality and experience of these three, and the probable teamwork, I'm guessing we'll get to see some loop four starters.
🤞
Barkley may, of course, have other ideas...
#bm100
🥳
Given the quality and experience of these three, and the probable teamwork, I'm guessing we'll get to see some loop four starters.
🤞
Barkley may, of course, have other ideas...
#bm100
The first loop 2 finishers: Sébastien Raichon in 22:35:40; Mathieu Blanchard :42; Damian Hall :44. At the same time, another loop 2 runner has quit and is tapped out. #BM100
February 15, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The celebrations will continue. for at least a(n attempt at a) third loop
🥳
Given the quality and experience of these three, and the probable teamwork, I'm guessing we'll get to see some loop four starters.
🤞
Barkley may, of course, have other ideas...
#bm100
🥳
Given the quality and experience of these three, and the probable teamwork, I'm guessing we'll get to see some loop four starters.
🤞
Barkley may, of course, have other ideas...
#bm100
Love to see the mental challenge of the race emphasised (starting in the opposite direction to previous years).
Maybe we get a higher proportion of those starting Loop 2 finishing 🤷♂️?
#bm100
Maybe we get a higher proportion of those starting Loop 2 finishing 🤷♂️?
#bm100
The 2026 Barkley Marathons began with one of the strongest fields ever. The starting field came from 15 Counties as well as 15 States, and included ten women. The course seemed not to care. Over 70% of the field is done. #BM100
February 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Love to see the mental challenge of the race emphasised (starting in the opposite direction to previous years).
Maybe we get a higher proportion of those starting Loop 2 finishing 🤷♂️?
#bm100
Maybe we get a higher proportion of those starting Loop 2 finishing 🤷♂️?
#bm100
Happy Barkley Marathons to all of us who celebrate!
🚬🏃♂️⛰️
(💀)
🚬🏃♂️⛰️
(💀)
If we don't get at least another 2 loop 1 finishers in the next 40 minutes this will have been hardest loop 1 of all time #bm100
February 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Happy Barkley Marathons to all of us who celebrate!
🚬🏃♂️⛰️
(💀)
🚬🏃♂️⛰️
(💀)
Saw "Wuthering Heights" last night.
💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
As the memory of a 14 year old girl's emotional response to reading (the first half) of the novel, it's (largely) fun...
🥚🥚🥚
... whatever the film's merits, I *highly* commend the use of inverted commas in the title to emphasise: an adaptation it is not!
💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
As the memory of a 14 year old girl's emotional response to reading (the first half) of the novel, it's (largely) fun...
🥚🥚🥚
... whatever the film's merits, I *highly* commend the use of inverted commas in the title to emphasise: an adaptation it is not!
February 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Saw "Wuthering Heights" last night.
💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
As the memory of a 14 year old girl's emotional response to reading (the first half) of the novel, it's (largely) fun...
🥚🥚🥚
... whatever the film's merits, I *highly* commend the use of inverted commas in the title to emphasise: an adaptation it is not!
💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
As the memory of a 14 year old girl's emotional response to reading (the first half) of the novel, it's (largely) fun...
🥚🥚🥚
... whatever the film's merits, I *highly* commend the use of inverted commas in the title to emphasise: an adaptation it is not!
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The joint @AustModernist & MSIA Conference will be held in Adelaide on 19-21 November, on the theme "Toxic Modernism/Modernist Intoxication." Further details at the link below. Send us your abstracts! amsn.org.au/amsn-confere...
Call for Papers: Toxic Modernism/Modernist Intoxication
The Australasian Modernist Studies Network and Modernist Studies in Asia present: JOINT AMSN / MSIA CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 19-21, 2026 ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY Bradley Forum, Hawke Level 6, CCCW Organising…
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February 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
The joint @AustModernist & MSIA Conference will be held in Adelaide on 19-21 November, on the theme "Toxic Modernism/Modernist Intoxication." Further details at the link below. Send us your abstracts! amsn.org.au/amsn-confere...
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The award-winning cartoonist Jon Kudelka died in Hobart on Sunday, aged 53. Over 30 years, his work resisted the polarisation of the contemporary Australian media.
As beautiful as they were powerful: Jon Kudelka’s political cartoons were made with true conviction
theconversation.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:34 AM
The award-winning cartoonist Jon Kudelka died in Hobart on Sunday, aged 53. Over 30 years, his work resisted the polarisation of the contemporary Australian media.
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Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury
Jon Kudelka, the Australian political cartoonist, has died at the age of 53.
His wife Margaret Kudelka announced the news in a statement on Tuesday: “We are sad to tell you that our beloved, brilliant Jon Kudelka died peacefully in South Hobart on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
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Literary podcasts are like year-round writers festivals – and there’s an Australian one out there for every taste, from occasional readers to bonafide bookworms.
Publishing tips, poetry and witty takes on classics: 6 of the best Australian literary podcasts
theconversation.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Literary podcasts are like year-round writers festivals – and there’s an Australian one out there for every taste, from occasional readers to bonafide bookworms.
Shakespeare: always relevant.
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Shakespeare: always relevant.
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Call for Participants:
We are seeking members of the gender-diverse community (ie, anyone not cisgender) to participate in a study investigating how gender-bending anime and manga are viewed and engaged with by the gender-diverse community.
More information and sign up via the QR code.
>>>
We are seeking members of the gender-diverse community (ie, anyone not cisgender) to participate in a study investigating how gender-bending anime and manga are viewed and engaged with by the gender-diverse community.
More information and sign up via the QR code.
>>>
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Call for Participants:
We are seeking members of the gender-diverse community (ie, anyone not cisgender) to participate in a study investigating how gender-bending anime and manga are viewed and engaged with by the gender-diverse community.
More information and sign up via the QR code.
>>>
We are seeking members of the gender-diverse community (ie, anyone not cisgender) to participate in a study investigating how gender-bending anime and manga are viewed and engaged with by the gender-diverse community.
More information and sign up via the QR code.
>>>
Carney's speech might be the most clear-eyed since 2016...
...but Havel's (which Carney quotes) is timeless.
It's far (far) more radical - and asks us to ask far (far) more of ourselves as individuals, not just as citizens
www.nonviolent-conflict.org/wp-content/u...
...but Havel's (which Carney quotes) is timeless.
It's far (far) more radical - and asks us to ask far (far) more of ourselves as individuals, not just as citizens
www.nonviolent-conflict.org/wp-content/u...
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Carney's speech might be the most clear-eyed since 2016...
...but Havel's (which Carney quotes) is timeless.
It's far (far) more radical - and asks us to ask far (far) more of ourselves as individuals, not just as citizens
www.nonviolent-conflict.org/wp-content/u...
...but Havel's (which Carney quotes) is timeless.
It's far (far) more radical - and asks us to ask far (far) more of ourselves as individuals, not just as citizens
www.nonviolent-conflict.org/wp-content/u...
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Modernism/modernity seeks a Book Reviews Editor (3-year term, 2026–2029).
The role involves commissioning and editing reviews for both the print journal and Print+.
Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026
Please share widely.
The role involves commissioning and editing reviews for both the print journal and Print+.
Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026
Please share widely.
January 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Modernism/modernity seeks a Book Reviews Editor (3-year term, 2026–2029).
The role involves commissioning and editing reviews for both the print journal and Print+.
Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026
Please share widely.
The role involves commissioning and editing reviews for both the print journal and Print+.
Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026
Please share widely.
January 6, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Back in one of my favourite places - the @universityoftexas.bsky.social and the @ransomcenter.bsky.social - with warm, wonderful people and more boxes of Stoppardian drafts to work with!
🤓🎭
🤓🎭
January 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Back in one of my favourite places - the @universityoftexas.bsky.social and the @ransomcenter.bsky.social - with warm, wonderful people and more boxes of Stoppardian drafts to work with!
🤓🎭
🤓🎭
Stoppard's interest in philosophy was long-standing - it is now on the record that he attended evening classes on the subject while a working journalist in Bristol, from Prof. Stephan Körner (a surname he would use as Kerner when he needed a last minute replacement in Hapgood).
December 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Stoppard's interest in philosophy was long-standing - it is now on the record that he attended evening classes on the subject while a working journalist in Bristol, from Prof. Stephan Körner (a surname he would use as Kerner when he needed a last minute replacement in Hapgood).
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Read "Stoppard's Philosophical Investigations ; Or, Wittgenstein's Dogg's Hamlet" by @drfergusedwards.bsky.social
It's available in the April 2023 issue of Philosophy and Literature via @projectmuse.bsky.social
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...
It's available in the April 2023 issue of Philosophy and Literature via @projectmuse.bsky.social
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Read "Stoppard's Philosophical Investigations ; Or, Wittgenstein's Dogg's Hamlet" by @drfergusedwards.bsky.social
It's available in the April 2023 issue of Philosophy and Literature via @projectmuse.bsky.social
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...
It's available in the April 2023 issue of Philosophy and Literature via @projectmuse.bsky.social
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...
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To celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Stoppard, read "Wittgenstein: Stoppard’s Muse" by Fergus Edwards @drfergusedwards.bsky.social in issue 154: philosophynow.org/issues/154/W...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
To celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Stoppard, read "Wittgenstein: Stoppard’s Muse" by Fergus Edwards @drfergusedwards.bsky.social in issue 154: philosophynow.org/issues/154/W...
Sharing enthusiasm for Stoppard's work with @helenshield.bsky.social, here, from 1:55:45
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Evenings - ABC listen
Find out ways to ensure your mail gets delivered safely and some books you may not have considered for your Christmas break with Rachel Edwards.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Sharing enthusiasm for Stoppard's work with @helenshield.bsky.social, here, from 1:55:45
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Looking forward to talking to @helenshield.bsky.social about Stoppard's life and work, tonight on ABC Hobart - probably around 20:30...
🎭
🎭
Privileged to write about what mattered to Stoppard, for @aunz.theconversation.com
theconversation.com/its-wanting-...
theconversation.com/its-wanting-...
‘It’s wanting to know that makes us matter’: how Tom Stoppard made us all philosophers
One of the most critically acclaimed playwrights of our age, Tom Stoppard, has died at 88. He assumed his audience was as well read and inquisitive as he was.
theconversation.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Looking forward to talking to @helenshield.bsky.social about Stoppard's life and work, tonight on ABC Hobart - probably around 20:30...
🎭
🎭
Privileged to write about what mattered to Stoppard, for @aunz.theconversation.com
theconversation.com/its-wanting-...
theconversation.com/its-wanting-...
‘It’s wanting to know that makes us matter’: how Tom Stoppard made us all philosophers
One of the most critically acclaimed playwrights of our age, Tom Stoppard, has died at 88. He assumed his audience was as well read and inquisitive as he was.
theconversation.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Privileged to write about what mattered to Stoppard, for @aunz.theconversation.com
theconversation.com/its-wanting-...
theconversation.com/its-wanting-...
One of the best interviews with Stoppard is here @parisreview.bsky.social , featuring his favorite curtain lines:
STOPPARD
“The son of a bitch stole my watch” [from The Front Page]—I quote from memory—and “You that way; we this way” [from Love’s Labour’s Lost].
STOPPARD
“The son of a bitch stole my watch” [from The Front Page]—I quote from memory—and “You that way; we this way” [from Love’s Labour’s Lost].
We at the Review mourn the loss of Tom Stoppard (1937–2025). In celebration of his life and work, we’ve unlocked his Art of Theater interview from the archive. buff.ly/0waMbzK
November 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
One of the best interviews with Stoppard is here @parisreview.bsky.social , featuring his favorite curtain lines:
STOPPARD
“The son of a bitch stole my watch” [from The Front Page]—I quote from memory—and “You that way; we this way” [from Love’s Labour’s Lost].
STOPPARD
“The son of a bitch stole my watch” [from The Front Page]—I quote from memory—and “You that way; we this way” [from Love’s Labour’s Lost].