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.
I was enthusiastic on here for a bit, but that dropped off rapidly. Not as quick as Threads though. I'll give it another go.
October 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I was enthusiastic on here for a bit, but that dropped off rapidly. Not as quick as Threads though. I'll give it another go.
All as we didn't (don't) really know how long it can hang around in the body.
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...
No clear answers on meldonium
Russia has seen athletes in at least 12 sports test positive for meldonium.
eu.usatoday.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
All as we didn't (don't) really know how long it can hang around in the body.
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Then the WADA climbdown: www.weareforensic.co.uk/wada-announc...
WADA announce meldonium suspension climbdown
Amnesty declared by WADA on meldonium positive sanctions The World Anti Doping Agency have today declared what amounts to a meldonium amnesty as preliminary research has been provided to the...
www.weareforensic.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Then the WADA climbdown: www.weareforensic.co.uk/wada-announc...
Lowest point is above the UK mean salary. It's not high, granted, but standard academic rates. Some post docs will be paid into this range but well above PhD stipends.
November 15, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Lowest point is above the UK mean salary. It's not high, granted, but standard academic rates. Some post docs will be paid into this range but well above PhD stipends.
The Times:
Universities and colleges are autonomous institutions responsible for deciding how best to reshape their provision to secure their financial health... But one thing is clear: the time for bold and transformative action is here.
www.thetimes.com/article/4a9d...
Universities and colleges are autonomous institutions responsible for deciding how best to reshape their provision to secure their financial health... But one thing is clear: the time for bold and transformative action is here.
www.thetimes.com/article/4a9d...
Universities fighting for their future must be bold and must be fast
As 72 per cent of institutions are forecast to go into the red, the head of the Office for Students calls for decisive action
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:31 AM
The Times:
Universities and colleges are autonomous institutions responsible for deciding how best to reshape their provision to secure their financial health... But one thing is clear: the time for bold and transformative action is here.
www.thetimes.com/article/4a9d...
Universities and colleges are autonomous institutions responsible for deciding how best to reshape their provision to secure their financial health... But one thing is clear: the time for bold and transformative action is here.
www.thetimes.com/article/4a9d...