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Since April 2021, VKEMS (Virtual Forum for Knowledge Exchange in the Mathematical Sciences) has delivered a series of Virtual Study Groups considering minimising risk / impact of COVID-19 in a range of scenarios (including train travel, opening up higher education and the impact on cardiovascular waiting lists).

We have now been tasked by RAMP Continuity Network (a UKRI funded project) to undertake a series of Virtual Study Groups on their behalf.

The first Virtual Study Group had the theme - COVID Safety in Large Events. This was a three day event, starting on Tuesday 13th July. This three day event was an intensive session bringing mathematical scientists and other disciplines together to solve end user defined challenges. 

 V-KEMS convened a group of around 30 mathematical scientists, behavioural scientists, public health experts and representatives from the events industry in a virtual study group (VSG) to discuss what mathematical science could be applied to the challenges the industry is currently facing. The resultant conversations outlined where mathematical science can provide insight, and allow event organisers to make decisions are based on an assessment of risk

An article, written by KTN, about this event is available here.

An article,written by PLUS Magazine, about this event is available here.

This event was delivered by the V-KEMS team.