Psychedelic Research RUG

Dive into the complexities of psychedelic studies with Psychedelic Research RUG. Learn from experts, design your own study, and engage in interdisciplinary research.

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  • Last updated Oct '23
  • English
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Course Description

Psychedelic Research RUG offers an intensive, week-long exploration into the burgeoning field of psychedelic studies, facilitated by a collaboration among UMCG, the Netherlands Indegeest Netwerk, and seven other academic institutions.

The course is designed for those keen on neuroscience and multidisciplinary research methodologies, providing them with up-to-date knowledge from various academic disciplines, including cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, psychopharmacology, anthropology, and philosophy. The curriculum covers theoretical frameworks and delves into the practicalities of conducting psychedelic research, such as study design and ethical considerations. Participants engage in lectures from field experts and partake in interactive workshops, culminating in a group-based research design project that they present for expert and peer review.

By the end of the course, students will have a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in psychedelic research, from the neurochemical mechanisms to the broader socio-cultural implications. They will gain hands-on experience in formulating research questions, designing experimental setups, and critically evaluating methodologies in the field.

The course is a comprehensive introduction to the scientific and humanistic aspects of psychedelic studies, equipping participants with the tools to contribute meaningfully to this rapidly evolving area of inquiry.

You will learn:

  • What is Bwiti?
  • Roles in Bwiti initiation/treatment
  • Instruments in Bwiti: ngombe, mogongo
  • What is an Nganga
    • Maboundi/Yombo
    • Maboundi/Yombo
  • Sustainability/reciprocity

You will learn:

  • History of the Fang tradition
  • Dissumba vs. Dissumba Fang
  • Ombwiri/Mbumbayano Fang
  • The kambo
  • State of Fang Bwiti in Gabon
  • Impact of Westerners coming to work with the sacred wood

You will learn:

  • History of the Missoko tradition
  • Various branches of Missoko initiation:
    • Miobe/Mioba
    • Ngonde Na Dipuma
    • Sengedia
  • The impact of logging on the tradition
  • What the future of Bwiti could look like in Gabon

You will learn:

  • History of Dissumba
  • Various branches of Dissumba initiation:
    • Abanji/Mabanji
    • Ilombo
    • Ombwiri
    • Ombudi
    • Loro
  • The ngombe (sacred harp)
  • Healing rituals involved in her tradition
  • Training to serve the wood
    • What does it involve?
    • How long does it take?

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Tatayo

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About Instructor

Tatayo (“Fruit of the Wind”) first arrived in Gabon in 1971 at the age of 21 and became a Gabonese citizen. In 1979, he became the first white person to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang tradition in Gabon. In 1994, he was initiated into the Misokko tradition. As a guide for numerous expeditions and missions, including those of National Geographic, the BBC, and others, Tatayo is considered to have “opened the door” to westerners in Gabon.

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This course includes

  • Modules 5
  • Duration 5 Days
  • Skills University
  • Language English
  • Availability Cohort
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