Tim Hayward

Professor Tim Hayward is a faculty member at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, specializing in Environmental Political Theory. His research focuses on social epistemology, global justice, and the epistemic crisis in political communications. He is a member of the Political Theory Research Group and maintains the Political Theory Email List. Current projects include a book on 'Propaganda and the University.'

Hayward's work critiques disinformation narratives and explores the role of academia in truth-seeking. He supervises PhD students in propaganda, censorship, and disinformation. His books include Global Justice & Finance (2019) and Constitutional Environmental Rights (2005). He contributes to Propaganda in Focus and engages critically with media and intelligence agency communications.

Research interests span environmental ethics, political theory, and the intersection of media with democratic processes. Notable publications address disinformation, conspiracy theories, and academic freedom. Hayward advocates for epistemic diligence and critical engagement with official narratives.