Dr. Gaia Olivo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gaia Olivo is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg specializing in brain imaging research and applied cognitive neuroscience. Her research focuses on brain plasticity, particularly its role in reasoning skills and learning processes. She is currently investigating the structural and functional plasticity of the brain, emphasizing its relevance in developmental dyslexia and implicit sequence learning. Her contributions to the field are reflected in her publication 'Higher VO(2)max Associated Thicker Cortex Lower Grey Matter Blood Flow in Older Adults' published in Scientific Reports, and a forthcoming paper in NPJ Science of Learning discussing the rapid changes in gray matter volume associated with short motor tasks. Olivo aims to further understand the complexities of brain functioning and its implications for cognitive development and disorder mitigation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).