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The Conference on Environmental Psychology (CEP) is an annual student-organized, international scientific conference on Environmental Psychology. This year, the conference will take place 27 and 28 November 2025 at University of Inland Norway in Lillehammer, Norway.
Please note that the conference will NOT be live-streamed this year. If you wish to attend the conference, you will have to attend in-person.
Deadline for registration: 14 November 2025.
Registration and abstract submission
To register and submit your abstract, please fill out the form available at: https://nettskjema.no/a/529876. Please note that you do not have to present research to attend the conference.
Note. Verbal presentations will be 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes for questions. Posters will be presented at the poster session on Thursday (poster size should be 70x90 cm).
Keynotes
Marie Elf
Marie Elf is a Professor of Nursing at Dalarna University, Department of Nursing, and leads the research group "Environment, Technology, and Participation." With a background as a registered nurse and a PhD in Architecture, Professor Elf has worked in several interdisciplinary academic environments, including nursing, architecture, and healthcare research, and contributed knowledge about the built environment and its impact on the health and well-being of older adults and people with stroke.
Today, Professor Elf combines expertise in nursing and healthcare environments in research and leads several projects focused on home care and rehabilitation for individuals with declining health. Professor Elf’s research includes person-centered care, participation, and support for self-care, always focusing on how the environment is perceived and experienced. Does it promote or hinder?
Presentation title: Architecture and stroke. Case studies and findings
Time and date for the presentation is TBC.
John Thøgersen
John Thøgersen is a Professor of economic psychology at the Department of Management at Aarhus University in Denmark. He has been associated the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, since 2016 as Adjunct professor, project advisor, and PhD supervisor.
His research primarily focuses on sustainable consumer behavior and sustainability marketing, with particular emphasis on eco-labeling. He has extensively studied how consumers make environmentally friendly choices and the effectiveness of various labeling strategies in promoting sustainable consumption.
In addition to his research, he serves as the coordinator of the Marketing and Sustainability Research Group at Aarhus University and is editor of Journal of Consumer Policy, published by Springer-Nature.
Presentation title: Norm dynamics and “tipping points” for climate-relevant behaviour.
Time and date for the presentation is TBC.
Simone Grassini
Simone Grassini is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Bergen. His interdisciplinary research encompasses cognitive psychology, environmental neuroscience, and human-computer interaction.
He investigates how individuals engage with both natural and virtual environments, focusing on the psychological and physiological effects of modern technologies like virtual reality, as well as the mental health benefits of nature exposure.
Grissini's work delves into the restorative effects of nature, investigating how exposure to natural environments can promote psychological and physiological well-being. Grassini's research has been widely published, addressing topics such as immersive technology's impact on cognition, nature's influence on mental well-being, and public attitudes toward AI.
Presentation title: Neural evidence for the effects of nature and theoretical developments
Time and date for the presentation is TBC.
Susana Batel
Susana Batel is an Assistant Researcher and Lecturer at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE). Her interdisciplinary research critically examines the relationships between individuals, the climate crisis, and territories, focusing on energy transitions toward carbon neutrality and associated issues of political participation and social justice.
In recognition of her contributions, Batel was ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the Social Psychology subfield, specifically in the area of Enabling and Strategic Technologies, placing 596th out of 24,157 specialists.
In addition to her research, Susana Batel serves as a co-editor of the journal Papers on Social Representations. She is also a member of the Directive Board of IAPS - International Association of People-Environment Studies.
Presentation title: Climate crisis and the green transition: The relevance of a critical environmental psychology approach.
Time and date for the presentation is TBC.
Program
View the program for the conference.
Practical information
We regret to inform that we do not have the capacity to assist in visa-applications or similar issues.
Conference language
The conference language is English. All abstracts will be included in the book of abstracts and should be written in English.
