Nick Bordeleau

Nick Bordeleau is a Research Fellow at the Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies at Flinders University’s College of Business, Government and Law. His work focuses on political behavior, democracy studies, and the dynamics of conspiracy theories, particularly among youth. He holds a PhD (ABD) from the University of Ottawa, an MA from Université de Montréal, and a BA (Honours) from the Royal Military College of Canada.

• Education
  • PhD in Political Science (ABD), University of Ottawa
  • MA in Political Science, Université de Montréal
  • BA (Honours) in Political Science and Psychology, Royal Military College of Canada

His research examines democratic instability, including factors driving support for illiberal parties, democratic backsliding, and political misinformation. Recent publications span peer-reviewed journals like Political Psychology, Social Science Quarterly, and the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, with a focus on cross-national comparisons and psychological drivers of conspiracy beliefs.

Scientific Awards:

• Canada Graduate Scholarship (CA$120,000) from SSHRC

Nick is affiliated with the Australian Political Studies Association, Canadian Political Science Association, and International Society of Political Psychology. His work contributes to tackling misinformation through media literacy and democratic reform.