The Centre for the Study of Anomalous Psychological Processes (CSAPP)
After more than a century of investigation, phenomena such as extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, and so-called psychic experiences as well as exceptional states of mind (spiritual, mystical, and peak experiences among others) remain elusive and a challenge to our understanding of the human mind. The mission of CSAPP is to seek a scientific understanding of these phenomena through careful application of a range of interdisciplinary methodologies. Located within the Psychology Division CSAPP is one of The University of Northampton’s Centres of Research Excellence and the largest university-based centre in the world with this focus.
Centre director Dr Simon Sherwood heads a full-time, permanent academic staff of seven, which is supplemented by approximately twice that number of research assistants and postgraduate students. With several internationally recognized researchers the centre maintains an active research profile and is a major contributor to the professional research in anomalous experiences and parapsychology. CSAPP research is supported by funding from national and international sources and enjoys close collaborative arrangements with academic and research centres around the world. Staff members hold elected positions in a variety of professional associations including the Parapsychological Association and the Transpersonal Section of the British Psychological Society. Descriptions of current research projects may be found on the Research Activities page.
Education and training is an important part of the CSAPP mission and the centre provides a supportive yet academically rigorous environment for the training of postgraduate students and junior staff. Staff also offer specialised elective modules and dissertation supervision for undergraduates who are encouraged to become involved in CSAPP activities. Consult our Study Opportunity pages for further information.
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