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Glenn Hitchman studied Economics at the University of Surrey, graduating with a first class degree and associateship with distinction. He then followed a conversion route into Psychology, obtaining a MSc with distinction at the University of Hertfordshire before completing his PhD at the University of Northampton, where he also worked as an Associate Lecturer. He subsequently spent a period of two years teaching and researching in China, firstly at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and then at Southwest University. After returning to the UK, he was involved in establishing a new academic campus within Wembley Stadium whilst leading a BSc in Sport Psychology at UCFB. He then served as Head of Academic Subjects and Quality Lead at Royal Holloway International Study Centre before returning to the University of Northampton in 2017, where he served as a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Subject Leader in Psychology. He was appointed as Head of Psychology and Sociology in 2020.
Although Glenn has been involved in a wide variety of collaborative research projects spanning neuroscience, cognitive psychology and social psychology, his main specialisms are in parapsychology and individual differences. He previously led the Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies research group in the University of Northampton’s Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences, where he remains a member.
Glenn is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a member of the Division of Academics, Researchers & Teachers in Psychology (DARTP). He is also a full member of the Society for Psychical Research and as a professional member of the Parapsychological Association, he currently serves as an international liaison for China and previously sat on the on the board of directors.
•Trait models of personality
•The dark triad
•Individual differences in creativity, lability, latent inhibition and paranormal beliefs
•Extrasensory perception
•Morphic resonance
•Psychokinesis
•Anomalous experiences
Glenn coordinates two modules in the Psychology subject area:
•PSY2031 Personality and the Fundamentals of Psychology
•PSYM101 Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
He also teaches on the Parapsychology and Anomalous Experiences undergraduate module and delivers advanced quantitative research methods training to postgraduate students. He supervises research at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research levels.
Fil Kinnersley - Phenomenological study of neophyte practitioners developing mental mediumship
Ewen Maclean - Clients' experiences of mental mediumship
Kirsty Allan - Sensory isolation in floatation tanks as a method for promoting psi phenomena
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):
PhD, Testing the psi-mediated instrumental response theory using an implicit psi task, University of Northampton
Jul 2009 → Jul 2012
Award Date: 31 May 2013
Master, University of Hertfordshire
Sept 2007 → Sept 2008
Award Date: 30 Sept 2008
Bachelor, University of Surrey
Sept 2002 → Jun 2006
Award Date: 30 Jun 2006
Board of Directors, Parapsychological Association
26 Oct 2019 → 15 Sept 2021
International Liaison for China, Parapsychological Association
24 Mar 2014 → …
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis