We’ve successfully completed the first stage of the NeuroUrbanism Assessment Study (NUA) in Malmi (Helsinki, Finland)! Over the summer, Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo, Anastasia Kokkinou and Nina Pelkonen from NeuroLandscape and Mikko Laak from Forum Virium Helsinki carried out in-situ mEEG data collection of 50 local residents in Malmi and Longinoja Park. Thanks to the lightweight headband Read More
Category: GreenInCities
NeuroLandscape in Matosinhos: GreenInCities General Assembly Meeting
Matosinhos, Portugal – 20-22 May, 2025 Last month, NeuroLandscape attended the third GreenInCities General Assembly Meeting in the seaside town of Matosinhos in northern Portugal. Hosted by the University of Porto and the Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos, the three-day event brought together the project partners to advance our shared mission: urban regeneration through Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The Read More
Neurourbanism Data Collection in Nova Gorica Complete!
After a month and a half of Neurourbanism data collection in Nova Gorica (Slovenia) as part of the GreenInCities project, the recruitment is over with 50 participants included in the study! Even though there is still a lot to process, we can already share some observations: 🌷Our worry about participants not being tech-savvy or confused Read More
Calling Helsinki locals! Soita helsinkiläisille!
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!
Pint of Science in Exploration on How Cities Shape Our Wellbeing
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 More
Neurourbanism Assessment Step-by-Step Guide & FAQ
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 More
Calling Nova Gorica locals!
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!
NeuroLandscape in Cork: GreenInCities Second Consortium Meeting
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 More
Network Nature Annual Event
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 More
How Urban Design Can Impact Mental Health & Well-being
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 More