Blog

In our efforts to use science to make cities more accessible, science itself has become increasingly inaccessible. This topic has been on mind for a while but it is only now, after a recent  event relating to an invitation I received to speak at an emerging neuroarchitecture symposium, I feel inspired to speak out. Over Read MoreRead More »

We are launching the recruitment for participants of the Neurourbanism study in Helsinki for August 2025! Sign and and help up shape mental health and well-being!Read More »

  Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizo Shares Insights on Nature and Mental Health at Green Urban Development Panel Our Director, Dr Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizo, recently participated as a panellist in the online discussion "Green Urban Development: Nature’s Role in Mental Health & Well-being," hosted by Green Urban Development. The engaging conversation explored the profound impact of nature on mental health and Read MoreRead More »

On May 19, 2025, Anastasia Kokkinou from NeuroLandscape took the stage at Pint of Science in an engaging session titled "How Cities Shape Our Wellbeing." The event brought together a curious audience with diverse academic backgrounds - from archaeology to cognitive neuroscience - sparking lively discussions on urban design and mental health. The tickets sold out way in advance so we were expecting Read MoreRead More »

 On April 9–10, 2025. Dr Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo, will speak  at the III Global Summit: Science, Nature, and Health, hosted by Forest Therapy Hub.  This prestigious summit convenes global experts in health, ecology, and scientific research to explore the transformative power of nature-based well-being practices. Agnieszka will present her groundbreaking work on the Contemplative Landscape Model (CLM) on April 9th Read MoreRead More »

Places have emotions. They hum with the memories of those who have lived, laughed, and lingered in their corners. They carry the weight of joy, sorrow, and everything in between—because we, the people, imprint our feelings onto the spaces we inhabit. However, it’s more than remembrance. Places have the power to mold us. A sunlit Read MoreRead More »

A LinkedIn Live Online Roundtable This World Health Day 2025, join us for a powerful round-table conversation about women’s mental health, safety, and the role of nature in wellbeing. Women face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, especially in motherhood and other vulnerable life stages. Research has shown time and time again that Read MoreRead More »

In the Neurourbanism study, we are measuring brain activity before and after what we call a “Nature-based Intervention” at specific sites.   We have selected your neighbourhood as one of our study sites.   We will collect data in two phases: first, before the intervention (in 2025), and then after (in 2027). Both times, we will be following Read MoreRead More »

Launching the recruitment for participants of the NUA study in Nova Gorica for April/May 2025! Sign and and help up shape mental health and well-being!  Read More »

On February 25-26, 2025, a group of Biophilic Design students of NAFA,  gathered for an immersive workshop titled "Neurourbanism and its Application in Urban Planning and Design," led by Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo. This two-day event blended theory and practice, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore how brainwave data can inform urban design. Day 1: Theory and Fieldwork Read MoreRead More »

Date: 27 February 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: East Coast Park NParks Office & KPMG Wellness Garden On a bright morning in late February, a group of 21 students gathered at the East Coast Park NParks Office for an insightful session on therapeutic garden design. Facilitated by NParks employees Afiq Fairuz (Landscape Architect and garden designer) and Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo, the Read MoreRead More »

Research Gate linkRead More »

Dr Bruno Marques is a landscape architect and educator. He completed his Landscape Architecture studies at the University of Lisbon (Portugal) and Berlin Technical University (Germany), followed by his PhD studies at the University of Otago (New Zealand). Bruno has practised in Germany, Estonia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, having an extensive portfolio of Read MoreRead More »

Erin Sharp-Newton, M. Arch, is the 2024 President for the American Institute of Architects Central New Jersey (AIACNJ.org) and serves as the Director of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health (UD/MH), founded by Dr. Layla McCay. She has been a Fellow of UD/MH since 2016 and holds the role of Section Editor of Read MoreRead More »

A recent publication tackling the intersection of climate change and health, developed by members of the NeuroLandscape team, has been released in the book Climate Change and Health Hazards: Addressing Hazards to Human and Environmental Health from a Changing Climate, edited by Walter Leal Filho, Diogo Guedes Vidal, and Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis. The chapter, Read MoreRead More »

We are excited to share that our CEO,  Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo, and our Gender Equality Officer, Dr. Weronika Gąsior, participated in the International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH2024) in Marrakesh, Morocco, to present the results from Work Package 2 of the GreenMe project.   The conference, hosted by the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Read MoreRead More »

Cork, UK – October 8-9, 2024 Earlier this month, the NeuroLandscape team had the pleasure of attending the GreenInCities (GIC) Second Consortium Meeting in the vibrant city of Cork, Ireland. Hosted by the University College Cork (UCC) and Cork City Council, the two-day event gathered the international project partners to advance our shared mission: urban Read MoreRead More »

5th November, at 19:00. National Art Gallery in Vilnius, Lithuania Our CEO Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo gave a talk titled "Can landscapes be healing?"at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius. In this talk, Agnieszka explored the intersection between landscape architecture and neuroscience, which led to the creation of Contemplative Landscapes. She presented the science behind Read MoreRead More »

Canterbury, UK – October 9-11, 2024 The NeuroLandscape team was pleased to attend the recent General Assembly Meeting for the GreenME project, hosted by the University of Kent. To mark the project’s second year, the gathering brought together the diverse consortium of partners from across Europe and the U.S., with the goal of furthering their Read MoreRead More »

We’ve all felt the calming effects of spending time in nature, whether it’s a stroll through a park or a quiet moment in a garden. But not all natural environments induce the same mental health benefits. Some landscape features, when combined, are more effective than others at promoting well-being, and the Contemplative Landscape Model (CLM) Read MoreRead More »

NetworkNature Annual Event 2024 | Busting myths: People with nature 24-25 of September, 2024 | Brussels, Belgium The NeuroLandscape team just returned from an incredible few days at the NetworkNature EU Annual Event in Brussels! What a wonderful blend of insightful discussions, knowledge-rich myth-busting panels, and interactive hands-on workshops, all reinforcing the key message of Read MoreRead More »

Dr. Anna María Pálsdóttir is the Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Environmental Psychology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), the Department of People and Society. She is a professional horticulturist with a BSc in Biology & Horticulture Sciences and a MSc and PhD in Landscape Planning and Environmental Psychology. Dr. Pálsdóttir works with conceptual Read MoreRead More »

Our cities are often designed with function in mind. We build parks for exercise, wider sidewalks for pedestrians, and bike lanes for commuters. While we have made progress towards building healthier bodies, we have overlooked the equally important mental well-being. Urban design has a powerful influence on the quality of its citizens’ life, especially mental Read MoreRead More »

“The future of humanity is undoubtedly urban,” warns the UN-Habitat in their World Cities Report (2022), urging public health policies to address the growing health risks associated with urban expansion. Urban environments — characterized by traffic, pollution, noise, and overcrowding — not only create fertile ground for physical health issues but also place a significant Read MoreRead More »

With support from Singapore’s National Parks Board, the Mind Art Experiential Lab of the National University of Singapore’s Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre has curated the “Nature’s Embrace: A Gift to the Mind” exhibition. Open for appointment-based viewing until September 2024, the exhibition allows visitors to explore the connection between nature and mental well-being through serene visuals and calming nature melodies. Not to mention, it also provides techniques that can improve the mind-body-nature connection that you can try at home.Read More »