Toby Seddon
@tobyseddon.bsky.social
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
New podcast episode! I talk to Kojo Koram about his new book, The Next Fix, and discuss what comes next after drug prohibition... tobyseddon.com/2026/07/23/1...
13: The Next Fix: A conversation with Kojo Koram
In this episode, I talk to Kojo Koram, Professor of Law and Political Economy at Loughborough University, about his new book ‘The Next Fix’. Further details about the book are available…
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New podcast episode! I talk to Kojo Koram about his new book, The Next Fix, and discuss what comes next after drug prohibition... tobyseddon.com/2026/07/23/1...
13: The Next Fix: A conversation with Kojo Koram
In this episode, I talk to Kojo Koram, Professor of Law and Political Economy at Loughborough University, about his new book ‘The Next Fix’. Further details about the book are available…
tobyseddon.com
Ever wondered about where the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 came from? Its origins and history? How it works? I have just the podcast episode for you... tobyseddon.com/2026/06/16/1...
12: A Short Guide to…. the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
A short guide to the main piece of drug control legislation in the UK, describing its history, how it works and arguments for its reform or repeal. Draws on my research on the historical origins of…
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Ever wondered about where the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 came from? Its origins and history? How it works? I have just the podcast episode for you... tobyseddon.com/2026/06/16/1...
12: A Short Guide to…. the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
A short guide to the main piece of drug control legislation in the UK, describing its history, how it works and arguments for its reform or repeal. Draws on my research on the historical origins of…
tobyseddon.com
Research Handbook on Drugs & Society now published, for researchers, teachers and students... 1/2 tobyseddon.com/research-han...
Research Handbook
This Handbook was published in May 2026. The publisher page is here. You can also buy it from the usual online retailers. A podcast introducing the Handbook and featuring some of the chapter author…
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The Research Handbook on Drugs and Society, edited by @tobyseddon.bsky.social, is out now! A global collection of leading scholars exploring drugs & society. 📚 #DrugPolicy #DrugResearch ➡️ Read Sample Chapter: lnkd.in/eNUeefeQ ➡️ More Info: lnkd.in/eykS5crw ➡️ Listen to Podcast: lnkd.in/eTG4QTPW
New podcast episode, to mark the publication of my Research Handbook on Drugs & Society! tobyseddon.com/2026/05/29/1...
11: Research Handbook on Drugs & Society: book launch episode
This episode marks the publication of the new Research Handbook on Drugs & Society, edited by me and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. You can find out more information about the Handbook h…
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New podcast episode, to mark the publication of my Research Handbook on Drugs & Society! tobyseddon.com/2026/05/29/1...
11: Research Handbook on Drugs & Society: book launch episode
This episode marks the publication of the new Research Handbook on Drugs & Society, edited by me and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. You can find out more information about the Handbook h…
tobyseddon.com
Nine year on, we remember the 22 people who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing. Our thoughts go out to their loved ones, as well as the countless people hurt physically and psychologically by the attack 🐝 #ACityUnited
Here this week, researching in the Gordon Wasson archives on his work on hallucinogenic mushrooms
📢 We are hiring a Professor / Associate Professor and Director of Centre for Time Use Research. We seek an internationally recognised scholar with a strong record of academic leadership. Post available from January 2027. Check out: timeuse.org for more information.
A belated (1 day late) happy #bicycleday for those who celebrate! tobyseddon.com/2023/04/19/9...
9: LSD, Bicycle Day and psychedelic history: A conversation with Alan Piper
To mark ‘Bicycle Day’, April 19th, a special episode on LSD and psychedelic history. The focus is on a new book of essays by Alan Piper which deconstructs some of the myths around the d…
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In anticipation of the imminent return of my podcast, a reminder that you can catch all previous episodes here (as well as on your favourite podcast provider)... 1/3 tobyseddon.com/rethinking-p...
Podcast
This page collates all episodes of my ‘Drug Talk’ podcast. Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and Blubrry. Episode 10: Rethinking Drug Laws: book launch episod…
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In anticipation of the imminent return of my podcast, a reminder that you can catch all previous episodes here (as well as on your favourite podcast provider)... 1/3 tobyseddon.com/rethinking-p...
Podcast
This page collates all episodes of my ‘Drug Talk’ podcast. Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and Blubrry. Episode 10: Rethinking Drug Laws: book launch episod…
tobyseddon.com
A belated (1 day late) happy #bicycleday for those who celebrate! tobyseddon.com/2023/04/19/9...
9: LSD, Bicycle Day and psychedelic history: A conversation with Alan Piper
To mark ‘Bicycle Day’, April 19th, a special episode on LSD and psychedelic history. The focus is on a new book of essays by Alan Piper which deconstructs some of the myths around the d…
tobyseddon.com
Another 1000 words completed today on my book. It is *slowly* taking shape...
Release was founded in 1967, meaning we turn 60 next year 🎉 This funded PhD opportunity to study 6 decades of our history has just been announced, supervised by @tobyseddon.bsky.social and @alexmold.bsky.social Take a look, share, and apply by 27th March! bloomsbury.ac.uk/drugs-civil-...
Drugs, Civil Rights and the Alternative Society: A History of Release
Principal Supervisor: Professor Toby Seddon (UCL) Co-Supervisor: Professor Alex Mold (LSHTM) Project Description Background Described as the oldest independent drugs charity in the world, Release w…
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Application portal is now open, at this link. And the deadline has been extended to 29 March. Do get in touch with Alex or me if you have any questions.
Toby Seddon@tobyseddon.bsky.social · 6mo agoNew PhD studentship opportunity! Research and write the history of Release, supervised by me and @alexmold.bsky.social! bloomsbury.ac.uk/drugs-civil-...
Interesting piece by @rainerkattel.bsky.social on what a university fit for the twenty-first century should look like. rainerkattel.substack.com/p/ucl-is-200...
UCL is 200 today. So what would “founding a university” look like now?
A bicentenary is a celebration. It can also be a design brief.
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Very sad news about the IAS closure. It raises the question, once again, of why it seems to be so difficult to have sustained commitment to interdisciplinary work. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
All good things come to an end
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that the UCL Faculties of Social & Historical Sciences and Arts & Humanities have decided to close the IAS on 31 July 2026.
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Looking forward to welcoming the successful candidate! Excellent opportunity to work with the Release archives at the MRC and look in detail at the history of drugs, counter-culture and campaign groups in the British system
Toby Seddon@tobyseddon.bsky.social · 6mo agoNew PhD studentship opportunity! Research and write the history of Release, supervised by me and @alexmold.bsky.social! bloomsbury.ac.uk/drugs-civil-...
New PhD studentship opportunity! Research and write the history of Release, supervised by me and @alexmold.bsky.social! bloomsbury.ac.uk/drugs-civil-...
Drugs, Civil Rights and the Alternative Society: A History of Release
Principal Supervisor: Professor Toby Seddon (UCL) Co-Supervisor: Professor Alex Mold (LSHTM) Project Description Background Described as the oldest independent drugs charity in the world, Release w…
bloomsbury.ac.uk
Very enjoyable to go and speak @uclsap.bsky.social earlier this week, talking about my book-in-progress on psychedelic capitalism. Insightful and interesting questions from students, as always.
I joined UCL in 2020 and have met some of the brightest, most interesting, most creative colleagues and students of my life. The 'godless institution in Gower Street' is quite some place... #UCL200 @sriucl.bsky.social
UCL@ucl.ac.uk · 6mo agoToday, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨ #UCL200 #LoveUCL
This is today! Looking forward to hearing more about this important and interesting book. Do come along, if you're free...
Toby Seddon@tobyseddon.bsky.social · 6mo agoIf 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...
