by Syan Schaap | May 8, 2026 | Blog
Would you rather follow a green or a red illuminated sign when safety is at stake? Are you sensitive to light and colours, or do you mainly tend to turn right (often unconsciously) when trying to find a way out? New research results from Delft University of Technology...
by Manon van Huffelen | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog
In February 2026, an independent study was published regarding the events that happened during the Liverpool FC Victory Parade of 26 May 2025. This was conducted by Eric Stuart of Gentian Events on behalf of Liverpool City Council. The study contains valuable lessons...
by Manon van Huffelen | Nov 21, 2025 | Blog
By Julie CarlierOn November 13, 2015, one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Europe took place in Paris. At the Stade de France, three terrorists blew themselves up at the entrance gates after they were denied entry to a football match between France and Germany....
by Manon van Huffelen | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
By Syan Schaap Signs are always fun! Wherever I go, I have the habit to have a good look at the signage, and I try to decide how clearly understandable a sign is. Signage is an art, it can well be based on scientific insights, but it also seems to have a cultural...
by Manon van Huffelen | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
By Julie Carlier Every large festival, city celebration, sporting event, or mass protest has them: crowds. Young and old, religious and non-religious, participating for the sport, music, or simply the atmosphere. Recent research by Gu, et al. (2025) offers new...
by Manon van Huffelen | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog
By Eszter Hollósy, Intern at ESI Organizing safe events goes beyond fences and regulations. Research reveals that crowd psychology, especially the social identity approach (SIA), offers transformative benefits, backed by real-world applications, including Roskilde...
