Tom Bason

Tom Bason is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Coventry University's Research Centre for Business in Society, where he investigates sport's societal impacts including gambling harm awareness, blockchain applications in sport, and mega-event legacies. His work bridges academic research with policy development, focusing on vulnerable populations and innovative sport finance models.

Education includes:

• PhD in Sport Policy (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2019)
• MBA in International Sport Management (Coventry University, 2011)
• BA (Hons) Economics (University of Liverpool, 2007)

Research explores sport as a vehicle for social change, examining:

• Gambling harm prevention frameworks for youth
• Blockchain technology adoption in sport sponsorship
• Mega-event bid legacies and urban development
• Sports finance and cryptocurrency integration

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on sport's intersection with emerging technologies and social policy, with recent work emphasizing blockchain applications, cryptocurrency trust models, and regulatory frameworks.

Awards include:

• Best Paper Award at Managing Sport Special Interest Group (2015)

Advising and grants include mentoring PhD/MSc students and securing funding for:

• Gambling harm awareness in low-income schools (2023)
• Support systems for international students experiencing gambling harms (2024)

Leads cross-disciplinary teams exploring blockchain partnerships in sport through the Centre for Business in Society.