Patrick Scaife

Pronouns: He/him
  • PhD research student
Date of start of studies: October 2025
Supervisors: Prof O Buckley, Dr MA Zajaczkowska
Research areas: Game Design and Online Misinformation

Patrick is an interdisciplinary researcher with a BSc in Biological Sciences and an MSc in Big Data and Digital Futures, both from the University of Warwick. During his time at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies, he received the Centre’s Prize for Innovation and Creativity.

After graduating, Patrick worked in community building and event coordination within higher education before returning to research.

His work explores the online sphere, social media, and digital communities. He is currently studying game-based interventions that address the malign amplification of misinformation online.

Patrick is also interested in outreach and helping to create the world of PhD more accessible to a greater range of students. He heavily encourages anyone who shares these interests to reach out.