Dr Daniel Jolley is an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Nottingham. His research delves into the intriguing realm of conspiracy theory psychology, seeking to uncover the reasons behind their widespread appeal. He also strives to understand the social consequences of endorsing conspiracy theories and actively works on developing interventions to mitigate their adverse impact. His work has been funded by bodies such as The Leverhulme Trust and The British Academy.
Passionate about science communication, he has appeared on TV (e.g., BBC One Show, BBC News, Sky News), radio (e.g., BBC Radio Scotland, TalkRADIO, BBC Five Live), and in print (e.g., New York Times, The Guardian, Financial Times). He has also given many invited public talks on his research (e.g., New Scientist Live, Cheltenham Science Festival, Standon Calling).