@malcschofield

Senior Lecturer in Psychology. Researching paranormal and conspiracy beliefs.

 Derby, England
derby.ac.uk/staff/malcolm-schofield/
Joined February 2009
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About the Koestler Psychologies PhD Scholarship, by the SPR's president, Prof Caroline Watt: koestlerunit.wordpress.com/2…

About the Koestler Psychologies PhD Scholarship

I’ve had lots of people ask about the new Koestler Studentship and thought that I would share the situation as I understand it.  First round: The studentship was ’soft-launched’ by the University a…

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Had a great afternoon giving my “An Invitation to Understanding" talk at Leicester Guildhall. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, and to the Guildhall team for looking after me @DerbyUni @DerbyUniVC @SPR1882
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My new blog for @PsychToday on why spiritual people are more drawn to conspiracy theories, and a look at the history of the term 'conspirituality.' psychologytoday.com/us/blog/… @derbyuni @DerbyUniVC

The Irony of Conspirituality: Politics and Purity

From Canadian hip-hop to the wellness industry, new research reveals the link between conspiracy theories and spirituality.

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Published a new paper with @DrJHouran and @DrIronside, “The Ghost-Brush Installation,” a case study to look at how paranormal experiences spread through a group @SPR1882 @DerbyUni jspr.spr.ac.uk/index.php/jsp…
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Another great Research Cafe from @drafwilson, this time on folk horror @derbyquad @DerbyUni @DerbyUniVC
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ciaranokeeffe@ciaranokeeffeAug 17
For centuries, ghosts have been blamed on restless spirits, cursed places and the supernatural. But what if the greatest mystery lies not in haunted houses, but in the human mind? 27/10/26, 7.00pm, Mayfair Library, @Monthofthedead londonmonthofthedead.com/the…
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A reminder - CALL FOR PAPERS 2026 - SPR ANNUAL CONFERENCE (Stratford-Upon-Avon) - SUBMISSION DEADLINE 31st August: spr.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info…
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If you identify as a "highly sensitive person," you might assume your senses of sight, smell, and hearing are sharper than average. However, a new study reveals that this trait is actually rooted in emotional processing, not heightened sensory ability. dlvr.it/TTct5L

Highly sensitive people don't actually have sharper senses, study finds

If you identify as a "highly sensitive person," you might assume your senses of sight, smell, and hearing are sharper than average. However, a new study reveals that this trait is actually rooted in...

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Finally! Stu Rimmer, Dr Chris Howard, and my paper, one of the first to empirically study the concept of conspirituality, has been published. It explores the link between new age spirituality and belief in conspiracy theories @DerbyUni @DerbyUniPsych journalofscientificexplorati…
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Featuring our latest paper on conspirituality.
Society for Scientific Exploration@SSE_TweetsJul 8
The Summer 2026 issue of the Journal of Scientific Exploration is now available! This issue explores: ET communication, consciousness, remote viewing & cybersecurity, AI and noetic potential, COVID conspiracy beliefs, Eastern philosophy & medicine. journalofscientificexplorati…
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Richard Wiseman@RichardWisemanApr 2
Hi there – I wonder if you can help out with a survey that I am doing about paranormal experiences. It takes about 15 minutes, and you have to be over 18. Believers and sceptics most welcome! Thank you! herts.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
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Sad news, The Maxx was great comicbookmovie.com/comics/im…

Sam Kieth, Visionary THE MAXX And THE SANDMAN Artist, Passes Away At The Age Of 63

We're deeply saddened to report that acclaimed comic book artist and writer Sam Kieth, co-creator of The Sandman, has passed away at the age of 63...

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The Skeptic@TheSkepticMagMar 20
Ed and Lorraine Warren: past masters of paranormal self-promotion | Michael Marshall For more than 50 years, it was hard to find an alleged paranormal case that the Warrens didn't insert themselves into – and assert as demonic. skeptic.org.uk/2026/03/ed-an…

Ed and Lorraine Warren: past masters of paranormal self-promotion

For more than 50 years, it was hard to find an alleged paranormal case that the Warrens didn’t insert themselves into – and assert as demonic

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UniofNorthamptonNews@UniNhantsNewsMar 4
The @HISTORYUK channel has a new series about the #mysterious & #unexplained – #BritainsXFiles. In episode two, #UON's @CallumECooper talks about the ‘Angel of Mons’ & premonitions of the Aberfan disaster. It's on #AmazonPrime: bit.ly/46FGxNk #parapsychology
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Had a great time talking at the UK Ghost Story Festival at @derbyquad yesterday, thanks to all who came, and for the great questions @DerbyUni @DerbyUniPsych @DerbyUniVC @SPR1882
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I'll be doing this today.
Malcolm Schofield@malcschofieldFeb 14
I'm giving a talk at @derbyquad  at the end of the month for the UK Ghost Story Festival 2026. Come along. derbyquad.co.uk/events/invit…

What's On

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The Psychologist@psychmagFeb 25
Manufactured misery: Harlow’s monkeys and ‘compassionate AI’ Frauke Uhlenbruch on why we should be wary of the sales pitch… bps.org.uk/psychologist/manu…

Manufactured misery: Harlow’s monkeys and ‘compassionate AI’ | BPS

Frauke Uhlenbruch on why we should be wary of the sales pitch…

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Myself and @DrSimonBignell in @psychmag @DerbyUni @DerbyUniVC @SPR1882
The Psychologist@psychmagFeb 26
‘Autism isn’t magical, a mystery to be solved, a superpower… it’s human’ @malcschofield and Dr Simon Bignell present their perspectives on hit US podcast ‘The Telepathy Tapes’, and how it blurs the lines between science, belief and entertainment. bps.org.uk/psychologist/auti…

‘Autism isn’t magical, a mystery to be solved, a superpower… it’s human’ | BPS

Dr Malcolm Schofield and Dr Simon Bignell present their perspectives on hit US podcast ‘The Telepathy Tapes’, and how it blurs the lines between science, belief and entertainment.

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Today is the SPR's 144th birthday! Happy birthday to us! It is also the closing date for applications to be the next editor of the SPR's Psi Encyclopedia, so if you intend to submit one, best get a wiggle on: spr.ac.uk/node/19776
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