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Maria Tunberg
Chef Strategisk forskning och affärsutveckling
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Neuroscience‑informed design principles for learning environments
Educational environments shape how people learn, develop, and stay engaged, yet many are designed around logistics rather than how the brain processes attention, memory, and emotion. RISE applies neuroscience and behavioural insights to help create learning environments that enhance focus, curiosity, and long‑term cognitive development.
Environmental influences on focus, motivation, and learning
Schools, universities, and learning centres carry a profound responsibility: they shape how people grow, think, and engage with the world. Yet many educational environments are still built around logistical needs rather than an understanding of how the brain learns, focuses, and recovers.
When classrooms are overstimulating, poorly zoned, or cognitively demanding in the wrong ways, they can limit students’ ability to concentrate, regulate emotions, and stay motivated. Educators, too, are affected, navigating environments that make it harder to teach, support, and inspire.
Our approach
RISE helps educational institutions integrate neuroscience and environmental behaviour research into the design of learning spaces. By examining how sensory conditions, spatial layouts, and environmental cues influence attention, memory, and social dynamics, we provide a foundation for environments that truly support learning and development.
What we offer
- Design principles for attention‑friendly classrooms, focusing on sensory balance, acoustics, and visual clarity.
- Strategies for inclusive learning environments, supporting neurodiverse students and varied learning styles.
- Assessment tools for cognitive and emotional load, identifying environmental barriers to learning.
- Guidance for restorative and transition spaces, helping students regulate stress and maintain focus.
- Evidence‑based recommendations that strengthen both academic performance and wellbeing.
How we work
We apply research on attention, memory, and emotional regulation to understand how learning environments shape engagement and motivation. These insights guide design choices that foster focus, inclusion, and curiosity.
RISE connects neuroscience with educational practice, enabling institutions to rethink traditional classroom models and create spaces that support learning, social development, and diverse cognitive needs.
The first step is a discussion to understand your educational context and identify how neuroscience‑aligned design can strengthen learning, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
