Personal profile
Key Research Interests
Niklas Henderson has recently completed his EPSRC-funded PhD in the School of Computing Sciences, and is a part-time Game Development lecturer at Norwich University of the Arts. His research focusses on how communication theories can be effectively used to create game-based activities that build players' resistance to misinformation. He has particular interest in inoculation theory, how analogue games (physical games) can be used for this purpose, and how serious game design methods can be used to create more effective interventions. He is also an enthusiastic public speaker, previously presenting at the Norwich Science Festival on topics including games against disinformation, and disinformation in large language models such as ChatGPT. He has often been involved with other outreach programmes, running workshops at schools around Norfolk and Suffolk.
Niklas is currently seeking postdoctoral opportunities to continue research in misinformation interventions and intervention design. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you have, or are aware of, a vacancy in this area.
Click here to download Niklas Henderson's public CV as a .pdf. Niklas also maintains a guidance booklet on statistical tests for significance, which is available here. Comments and feedback welcome.
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2021
Bachelor of Science, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 31 Aug 2019
External positions
Part-time Lecturer, Norwich University College of the Arts
Oct 2023 → …
Keywords
- Social Psychology
- Misinformation
- Communication Theories
- Decision making
- Inoculation Theory
- Computing Science (general)
- Cyber Security
- Serious Games
- Game-based Learning
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Inoculation theory as a design approach to game-based misinformation interventions: a review
Henderson, N. (Lead Author) & Pallett, H., 5 Feb 2026, In: Popular Communication. p. 1-23Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The disPHISHinformation Game: Creating a Serious Game to Fight Phishing Using Blended Design Approaches
Henderson, N., Pallett, H., van der Linden, S., Montanarini, J. & Buckley, O., 1 Jul 2024, p. 146-156. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The Misinformation Game: The Effectiveness of Analogue Serious Games as an Inoculation Against Misinformation (Doctoral Thesis)
Henderson, N., 2026Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Inoculation Theory As A Design Approach To Gamified Misinformation Interventions
Henderson, N. (Lead Author) & Pallett, H., Dec 2024, (Submitted).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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The disPHISHinformation Game: Creating a Serious Game to Fight Phishing
Henderson, N., 28 Mar 2024, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Prizes
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DSDS23 Award for Best Poster: First Prize
Henderson, N. (Recipient), 1 Feb 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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University of Cambridge Social Decision-Making (CSDM) Lab
Henderson, N. (Visiting researcher)
17 Jan 2024 → 7 Jun 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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2024 International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Henderson, N. (Vice-Chair)
Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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HKS Misinformation Review (Journal)
Henderson, N. (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Social Sciences (Journal)
Henderson, N. (Peer reviewer)
2026Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Education Sciences (Journal)
Henderson, N. (Peer reviewer)
2026Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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The Disinformation Game: Finding New Ways To Fight ‘Fake News’
7/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blog