John Drury

Professor of Social Psychology 
John conducts research on crowds, collective action, social movements, mass emergencies and disasters, crowding and crowd safety.
E: J.Drury@sussex.ac.uk

Sanj Choudhury

Research Assistant 
Sanj is currently working on the ESRC-funded Stampedes project, the UKRI-funded Groups and COVID project, and is the editor of this website.
E: sanj@sussex.ac.uk

PhD student  
Freya's research will be exploring whether support groups and group identification can help mitigate negative health outcomes and improve wellbeing for those with Long COVID. 

Dermot Barr

Research Fellow 
Dermot is the Research Fellow on  the ESRC-funded Stampedes project.  

Louise Davidson

PhD Student
Louise’s research will be applying the Social Identity Approach to investigate the ways emergency responders work together both within and between different response organisations, in order to enhance interoperability during major incidents.

Carina Hoerst

PhD Student
Carina's research focuses on on racially and religiously hate-motivated attacks.

Susie Ballentyne

PhD Student
Susie's research interests include social identity, resilience, and post-migration stress and wellbeing.

Peanut

Mascot/Pet Therapist
Peanut is a rescue dog, and the offical mascot for the Crowds & Identities research group. Due to the fact that she is a dog, it is unlikely that Peanut will produce any publishable research, a fact that Professor Drury has now come to terms with. Peanut has also dabbled in pet therapy, providing students and staff in the School of Psychology with cuddles and friendship in times of stress.