Tom Bassindale
@tombassindale.bsky.social
Head of School, Biosciences and Chemistry | Sheffield Hallam University. Interested in learning and teaching in HE, experienced in forensic toxicology / sports drug testing. Runs a bit, rides bikes.
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Tom Bassindale
@tombassindale.bsky.social
· Oct 20
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Expert in anti-doping science, forensic toxicology, higher education. Head of School of Biosciences and Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University and www.weareforensic.co.uk. Click to read Tom Bassinda...
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How THG Evaded Detection: A Dive into Steroid Chemistry | www.weareforensic.co.uk/how-thg-evad...
How THG Evaded Detection: A Dive into Steroid Chemistry
The death of Victor Conte last week, founder of the BALCO lab at centre of a massive steroid scandal, has brought back lots of memories of that time period. I was working in the London WADA lab at …
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November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
How THG Evaded Detection: A Dive into Steroid Chemistry | www.weareforensic.co.uk/how-thg-evad...
Enhanced Games – “Are You Not Entertained?” | www.weareforensic.co.uk/enhanced-gam...
Enhanced Games – “Are You Not Entertained?”
The Enhanced Games is a new, multi event, international sports competition set to debut in May 2026 in Las Vegas. The point of difference? Actively encouraging the use of performance enhancing drug…
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October 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Expert in anti-doping science, forensic toxicology, higher education. Head of School of Biosciences and Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University and www.weareforensic.co.uk. Click to read Tom Bassinda...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Has anyone tried substack for writing? Thought I'd give it a go as I haven't found much engagement here and X is no fun anymore. Or is blueksy now working better?
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Has anyone tried substack for writing? Thought I'd give it a go as I haven't found much engagement here and X is no fun anymore. Or is blueksy now working better?
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Meldonium: the drug allegedly found in Mykhailo Mudryk’s doping test.
Something I wrote for The Conversation.
Read the piece here👇
theconversation.com/meldonium-th...
Something I wrote for The Conversation.
Read the piece here👇
theconversation.com/meldonium-th...
Meldonium: the drug allegedly found in Mykhailo Mudryk’s doping test explained
Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended for failing a doping test.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Meldonium: the drug allegedly found in Mykhailo Mudryk’s doping test.
Something I wrote for The Conversation.
Read the piece here👇
theconversation.com/meldonium-th...
Something I wrote for The Conversation.
Read the piece here👇
theconversation.com/meldonium-th...
I'd be asking when Mudryk last had a drugs test prior to the suspicious one. Meldonium can hang around a while if used regularly.
Would one time or short term actually aid performance?
If short gap between tests and prior was negative it helps the 'tainted supplement' defence.
Would one time or short term actually aid performance?
If short gap between tests and prior was negative it helps the 'tainted supplement' defence.
December 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM
I'd be asking when Mudryk last had a drugs test prior to the suspicious one. Meldonium can hang around a while if used regularly.
Would one time or short term actually aid performance?
If short gap between tests and prior was negative it helps the 'tainted supplement' defence.
Would one time or short term actually aid performance?
If short gap between tests and prior was negative it helps the 'tainted supplement' defence.
It's great to see meldonium back in the news! here's a couple of pieces I wrote back in the day:
Sharpova
www.weareforensic.co.uk/maria-sharap...
Sharpova
www.weareforensic.co.uk/maria-sharap...
Maria Sharapova and Meldonium Doping
Yesterday the worlds richest sportswoman announced she had tested positive for a banned performance enhancing drug at the first 'Grand Slam' of the year in Australia. The drug - meldonium. &...
www.weareforensic.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
It's great to see meldonium back in the news! here's a couple of pieces I wrote back in the day:
Sharpova
www.weareforensic.co.uk/maria-sharap...
Sharpova
www.weareforensic.co.uk/maria-sharap...
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‘We received a large volume of correspondence that made it clear that students, employers and the chemistry and wider scientific community were concerned...' The full story on the University of Reading has now been published @chemistryworld.bsky.social: www.chemistryworld.com/news/repriev...
Reprieve for University of Reading’s chemistry department but redundancies loom
Proposed closure has been averted although MSc and MChem programmes will end
www.chemistryworld.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM
‘We received a large volume of correspondence that made it clear that students, employers and the chemistry and wider scientific community were concerned...' The full story on the University of Reading has now been published @chemistryworld.bsky.social: www.chemistryworld.com/news/repriev...
Reposted by Tom Bassindale
The School of Biosciences and Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam has arrived on BlueSky.
Here's a starter pack of our folks that's are here as well
go.bsky.app/EaYxKUo
Here's a starter pack of our folks that's are here as well
go.bsky.app/EaYxKUo
December 2, 2024 at 11:06 AM
The School of Biosciences and Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam has arrived on BlueSky.
Here's a starter pack of our folks that's are here as well
go.bsky.app/EaYxKUo
Here's a starter pack of our folks that's are here as well
go.bsky.app/EaYxKUo
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📢 📢 📢 12-month Lectureship in Biochemistry and Analytical Science at Sheffield Hallam University
Please share: bit.ly/LectBiochemA...
Please share: bit.ly/LectBiochemA...
Job details
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November 25, 2024 at 5:54 PM
📢 📢 📢 12-month Lectureship in Biochemistry and Analytical Science at Sheffield Hallam University
Please share: bit.ly/LectBiochemA...
Please share: bit.ly/LectBiochemA...
From the OfS report into HE providers financial sustainability.
UK UG intake 1% growth vs 5% anticipated. Detail shows larger teaching universities anticipated 5% growth yet got 1%, Research Intensive anticipated little growth but got 10%.
16% drop in international visa applications.
UK UG intake 1% growth vs 5% anticipated. Detail shows larger teaching universities anticipated 5% growth yet got 1%, Research Intensive anticipated little growth but got 10%.
16% drop in international visa applications.
November 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM
From the OfS report into HE providers financial sustainability.
UK UG intake 1% growth vs 5% anticipated. Detail shows larger teaching universities anticipated 5% growth yet got 1%, Research Intensive anticipated little growth but got 10%.
16% drop in international visa applications.
UK UG intake 1% growth vs 5% anticipated. Detail shows larger teaching universities anticipated 5% growth yet got 1%, Research Intensive anticipated little growth but got 10%.
16% drop in international visa applications.
UCLan last week, Reading looks like it's this week's threatened department.. Let's keep some Chemistry schools open.
Is this the wheel turning to applied courses again? Chemistry remains a top 5 A Level, yet conversion to degree is getting lower. We need more chemists!
Is this the wheel turning to applied courses again? Chemistry remains a top 5 A Level, yet conversion to degree is getting lower. We need more chemists!
So, Brighton, Aston and Hull are going/gone, and the next one is Reading.
Universities have no money, chemistry departments are expensive, and increasingly there is pressure on to close them.
Vandalising the UK science base in this way will do no good in the long run.
www.change.org/p/stop-unive...
Universities have no money, chemistry departments are expensive, and increasingly there is pressure on to close them.
Vandalising the UK science base in this way will do no good in the long run.
www.change.org/p/stop-unive...
Sign the Petition
Stop University of Reading from closing the Department of Chemistry
www.change.org
November 15, 2024 at 3:17 PM
UCLan last week, Reading looks like it's this week's threatened department.. Let's keep some Chemistry schools open.
Is this the wheel turning to applied courses again? Chemistry remains a top 5 A Level, yet conversion to degree is getting lower. We need more chemists!
Is this the wheel turning to applied courses again? Chemistry remains a top 5 A Level, yet conversion to degree is getting lower. We need more chemists!
"Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year"
According to the Office for Students “bold and transformative action” is needed. Mergers and cost sharing are mooted. Times are tough and might get tougher.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
According to the Office for Students “bold and transformative action” is needed. Mergers and cost sharing are mooted. Times are tough and might get tougher.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year
Higher education regulator says sector needs to take ‘take bold action’ and consider mergers or cost sharing
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:28 AM
"Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year"
According to the Office for Students “bold and transformative action” is needed. Mergers and cost sharing are mooted. Times are tough and might get tougher.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
According to the Office for Students “bold and transformative action” is needed. Mergers and cost sharing are mooted. Times are tough and might get tougher.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Has this place got a jobs board?
Please share around anyone who may be interested in our Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry position at Sheffield Hallam University. Closing date 17/11/24.
#AnalyticalChemistry #academicjobs
Please share around anyone who may be interested in our Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry position at Sheffield Hallam University. Closing date 17/11/24.
#AnalyticalChemistry #academicjobs
November 15, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Has this place got a jobs board?
Please share around anyone who may be interested in our Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry position at Sheffield Hallam University. Closing date 17/11/24.
#AnalyticalChemistry #academicjobs
Please share around anyone who may be interested in our Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry position at Sheffield Hallam University. Closing date 17/11/24.
#AnalyticalChemistry #academicjobs
Another chemistry closure at UCLan. Not good for chemistry sector. Chemistry jobs are outgrowing the job market in other sectors, we need skilled Chemistry graduates from a variety of institutions.
Booooo, UCLan closing chemistry department: www.lep.co.uk/education/we...
We’re devastated that UCLan is planning to get rid of nine subjects for good
Staff at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) say they are devastated that the university is planning to cut nine subjects from its offerings.
www.lep.co.uk
November 8, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Another chemistry closure at UCLan. Not good for chemistry sector. Chemistry jobs are outgrowing the job market in other sectors, we need skilled Chemistry graduates from a variety of institutions.
Great appointment for the University.
"The Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, has been named as the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University. "
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, has been named as the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University. "
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Uriah Rennie: Veteran referee becomes Sheffield Hallam University chancellor
Uriah Rennie is to become chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University in 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Great appointment for the University.
"The Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, has been named as the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University. "
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The Premier League's first black referee, Uriah Rennie, has been named as the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University. "
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lovely autumn colours outside campus for our Sheffield Hallam Open Day 🍂🍁.
October 26, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Lovely autumn colours outside campus for our Sheffield Hallam Open Day 🍂🍁.
Well after a year of non use, I've had about 20 new follows today, so something must now be happening on Bluesky. I'll take another look around.
September 17, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Well after a year of non use, I've had about 20 new follows today, so something must now be happening on Bluesky. I'll take another look around.
Braved the storms to visit London and the Royal Society of Chemistry, Heads of Chemistry meeting. Always good to talk chemistry research and education.
November 2, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Braved the storms to visit London and the Royal Society of Chemistry, Heads of Chemistry meeting. Always good to talk chemistry research and education.