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The KPU

 

The Koestler Parapsychology Unit (KPU) is a research group based in the Psychology Department at the University of Edinburgh.

Established in 1985, it consists of academic staff and postgraduate students who teach and research various aspects of parapsychology, including:

- the possible existence of psychic ability
- belief in the paranormal
- the psychology of anomalous experiences
- pseudo-psychic deception and self- deception
- the social and historical relevance of parapsychology.

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NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING : Starting April 2012, online course in parapsychology. Click here for more information about the course, and click here to go to the registration page. Click here for a review of the course published in March 2010 Skeptical Inquirer.

Oct 2010: Dr Caroline Watt has taken up the position of Perrott-Warrick Senior Researcher. This will support a three-year programme of research into precognitive dream experiences. If you are interested in your dreams (precognitive or otherwise), and would like to take part in this research, please contact Dr Watt.