by Manon Gijbels | Nov 3, 2022 | Blog
On October 1, 2022, riots in the football stadium in Malang, Indonesia, turned into a deadly tragedy that according to official sources killed more than 130 people. The finger was quickly pointed at the police, as their actions were said to be the cause of the...
by Kennly Vink | Oct 13, 2022 | Blog
This queue was designed years in advance and Prof. Keith Still was involved in the process. ” Planning for something like The Queue takes decades” the professor said in an interview with the BBC. “Eight hours might be acceptable for most people but...
by Manon Gijbels | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, News
YouTube stars inviting their herd of fans to come visit them is a recognized phenomenon. However, due to fan behaviour linked to social platform TikTok, the phenomenon has become an issue. Many famous artists have fans who will do anything to be upfront at a concert....
by Manon Gijbels | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, News
There are numerous tools one can use to map out the risks at public events. One of the most used tools is the RAMP analysis: a modelling technique that helps to define the crowd dynamics as crowds approach, circulate, and depart from the site. The acronym RAMP stands...
by Manon Gijbels | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, News
UK researchers Prof. Clifford Stott and Dr. Arabella Kyprianides recently published a report on police action at protests in Seattle in 2020. The main lesson is that the police should not treat the crowd as an adversary, but should make contact early on and build...
by Manon Gijbels | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog, News
Festival season is back! But, after two years of the pandemic, it can be uncomfortable for both organizers and festival goers. In contrast, it is a very interesting period for researchers focused on the science behind the dynamics and behaviour of crowds....
