About Dr Caroline Watt
A founder member of the Koestler Parapsychology Unit, Dr Caroline Watt has taught and researched parapsychology at the University of Edinburgh for almost 25 years.
She has published over 50 peer-reviewed academic papers, served as president of the Parapsychological Association, and has presented her research at conferences both within the UK and abroad. She has often presented her work to the wider public through the broadcast and print media
Dr
Watt has recently co-authored the 5th edition of An
Introduction to Parapsychology. This textbook presents a
comprehensive and balanced approach to parapsychology, and is the text most
frequently adopted by those presenting academic courses on parapsychology
and anomalistic psychology.
This website provides resources for students and instructors of parapsychology and anomalistic psychology. Dr Watt’s aim is to encourage excellence in teaching and learning about these popular and controversial topics.
March 2010: PhD candidate Thomas Rabeyron and Dr Caroline Watt publish an article on paranormal experiences, mental health and psi, in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.
Jan 2010: Dr Caroline Watt participates in BBC3 TV series "I believe".
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING! April 2010 online parapsychology course. Click here for more information and click here to go to online registration.
Feb 2009: Dr Caroline Watt comments on the scientific status of parapsychology in this Guardian Online article, posted 5th February.
The Koestler Parapsychology Unit is situated within the University of Edinburgh’s Department of Psychology. Dr Watt outlined the twenty-year history of the KPU in this Psychologist article (85KB).
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