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
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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!
Exploring Neurourbanism: A Hands-On Workshop in Singapore | NAFA
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 More
Exploring Therapeutic Landscapes of Singapore: A Visit to KPMG Wellness Garden
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 More
Nature in Mind: Interview with Dr. Bruno Marques
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 More
ICUH 2024: Green Care for Mental Health Equity and its Main Players
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 More
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
“A Talks” cycle ✨ Mental health – What does Architecture Have to do with it? ✨
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 More
GreenME General Assembly Meeting October 2024: NeuroLandscape in Canterbury, UK
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 More