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Toby Seddon
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Professor of Social Science at University College London | UCL Social Research Institute | Chair of Release | Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences | Interested in: drug policy, social science, critical theory, history | www.tobyseddon.com .. more

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · 21h
Starting to feel a bit more real... www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res...
Research Handbook on Drugs and Society
‘Whether you agree with him or not, Professor Seddon is a brave and original thinker who will enrich your understanding of policy and science.’ – Keith Humphreys OBE, Stanford University, USA
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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · 1d
Interesting piece. Includes reference to my own work on John Marks: doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · 5d
If you're in London on Feb 2nd, do come along to this book launch! @theobourgeron.bsky.social @susigeiger.bsky.social @sriucl.bsky.social @ucl-ccs.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
Peak Pharma: Toward a New Political Economy of Health
UCL Centre for Capitalism Studies is delighted to welcome authors Susi Geiger (University College Dublin) and Théo Bourgeron (University of Edinburgh) to present their new book. Moderated by Professor...
www.ucl.ac.uk

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · 8d
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Andrew Porter @retropz.bsky.social · 9d
Big announcement from @manchester.ac.uk today:

"The University of Manchester has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, becoming the first university in the world to give Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to every student and colleague."

#GenerativeAI #Research #Manchester
World-first AI partnership between The University of Manchester and Microsoft announced
The University of Manchester becomes first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff.65,000 staff and students will receive full Microsoft ...
www.manchester.ac.uk

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · 14d
I used to be excited about what was being planned for Northern rail but it's now clear I will be retired and/or dead before it is ever complete...

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · 19d
Peak Pharma: Toward a New Political Economy of Health
2 February 2026, 6:15pm
@ucl-ccs.bsky.social welcome authors Susi Geiger @susigeiger.bsky.social & Théo Bourgeron @theobourgeron.bsky.social to present their new book. Chaired by Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social

www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
Peak Pharma: Toward a New Political Economy of Health
UCL Centre for Capitalism Studies is delighted to welcome authors Susi Geiger (University College Dublin) and Théo Bourgeron (University of Edinburgh) to present their new book. Moderated by Professor...
www.ucl.ac.uk

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · 29d
For what it's worth, Stuart, I've really enjoyed them and look forward to more in 2026!

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UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Dec 17
Today we’re celebrating 10 years of SRI! This afternoon we’ll come together to share reflections on the past 10 years, showcase our strengths in research and education, and look to the future for our Institute 🎉🎈🥳

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Dec 13
Another gem from @psypre.bsky.social
tobyseddon.bsky.social Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Dec 13
Looking forward to reading this. Love the cover!
Cover of Rob Dickins’ book on psilocybe mushrooms

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Dec 13
Looking forward to reading this. Love the cover!
Cover of Rob Dickins’ book on psilocybe mushrooms

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Nov 25
Reading a lot of psychedelic history at the moment and his name keeps cropping up (albeit not usually in relation to anything very tangible).

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Nov 25
Looking forward to reading, Matthew. Do you say much about Crick and psychedelics? (Loved 'The Idea of the Brain' btw)

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Nov 24
Very interesting piece, Stuart. Thank you! Hoping to get to the Wasson archives myself at some point in 2026...

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UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Nov 19
Through ethnographic fieldwork, decolonial policy analysis, and creative co-production Shadows project @shadowsnrpf.bsky.social explores how migrant families and young people with no access to public funds survive and create lives in England. Learn more: nrpfintheshadows.com
#NRPF #SocialJustice
Black and white sketch of a person in derelict setting. White text reads "Social reproduction in the shadows"

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Nov 17
Plenty of obituaries earlier this month for Henry Todd, member of the ‘microdot gang’ responsible for a large part of the global LSD supply in the 1970s. Some focus more on his second ‘career’ as a mountaineer… abenteuer-berg.de/en/himalayan...
Himalayan mountaineering community mourns the loss of “Toddfather” Henry Todd - Adventure Mountain
Henry Todd may not have been the greatest climber of his time, but he was undoubtedly an original. “As an expedition leader, mountaineer and later an oxygen provider to climbers, Henry was a pillar of...
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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Nov 7
I was the person who asked the question on opium (unsurprisingly)! Very interested in temperance histories at the moment.

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Nov 7
Look forward to reading. Enjoyed the preview at IHR recently.

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Oct 28
Looking to build back up my group of PhD students. Primarily interested in supervising in the area of drug policy but open to other areas, too. Drop me an email if you have an idea. For more information about me and my work, take a look here: tobyseddon.com
Toby Seddon
Critical thinking on drugs, drug policy & drug law reform
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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 15
Incredible piece of journalism (and beautifully written) by @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/7068...
The crumbling seaside palaces at the centre of Britain’s asylum crisis
How one hotelier built an empire from beloved community assets — and a government struggling to cope with a surge in migration
www.ft.com

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 12
The steadfast determination to destroy one of the few things the UK still excels at is baffling and depressing.

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Sep 12
Ministers ‘want to shift funds away from low-quality research’ .

Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Ministers ‘want to shift funds away from low-quality research’ - Research Professional News
Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 10
Looks like an excellent book - another for the list! - and a fabulous panel!

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 9
A special moment for me to see this huge announcement made on my very final day as Head of SRI. There truly is incredible work going on here that it has been a privilege to support.
sriucl.bsky.social UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Sep 9
A very significant day for us as our new birth cohort study is announced, the first for quarter of a century. Big congratulations to colleagues in our @clscohorts.bsky.social for all their hard work in getting this off the ground!
news.ukri.org News from UK Research and Innovation @news.ukri.org · Sep 9
UKRI announces first UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years #ESRC #AcademicSky

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UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Sep 9
A very significant day for us as our new birth cohort study is announced, the first for quarter of a century. Big congratulations to colleagues in our @clscohorts.bsky.social for all their hard work in getting this off the ground!

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 8
The first lecture was given by @jennywoodmanucl.bsky.social and describes her incredible research journey so far. Bookmark the page as there will be more fantastic lectures to come!
sriucl.bsky.social UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Sep 8
As part of the celebrations of our 10th anniversary as a UCL Department, we have launched an inaugural lecture series. You can watch the first here and there will be more to come this academic year! www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departme...
SRI Inaugural Lectures
Inaugural lectures hosted by the UCL Social Research Institute.
www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Sep 8
As part of the celebrations of our 10th anniversary as a UCL Department, we have launched an inaugural lecture series. You can watch the first here and there will be more to come this academic year! www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departme...
SRI Inaugural Lectures
Inaugural lectures hosted by the UCL Social Research Institute.
www.ucl.ac.uk

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 4
Testament not only to the brilliance of Katherine and Yang but also the incredible critical mass of sociology scholars we have at SRI.
sriucl.bsky.social UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Sep 4
Delighted that we have not one but two colleagues on the Sociology sub-panel for REF2029! Congratulations @ktwamley.bsky.social and @yanghu.co.uk!

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UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · Sep 4
Delighted that we have not one but two colleagues on the Sociology sub-panel for REF2029! Congratulations @ktwamley.bsky.social and @yanghu.co.uk!

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Toby Seddon @tobyseddon.bsky.social · Sep 1
Five years ago today, I joined UCL and the unique academic powerhouse that is the UCL Social Research Institute. It’s been a fantastic and enriching experience and I look forward to many more years here! @sriucl.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk