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Extreme heat, worker health and productivity: bringing a human-centred approach to workplace heat risk
Written by Jessica Mee Extreme heat is becoming an increasingly important issue for the health, wellbeing and productivity of the UK workforce. As heatwaves become more frequent and severe, understanding how people experience and respond to heat at work is becoming essential to developing effective policies and practical solutions. On 2 September 2026, The Physiological…
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Launching WHiP at the Climatic Physiology Group Meeting
Written by Dr Jessica Mee On 1st September, the Female Heat Lab took our newest study out into the wider heat physiology community for the first time, presenting at the Climatic Physiology Group Meeting at King’s College London. The meeting was hosted by King’s Aerospace Medicine and Extreme Physiology (AMEP) research group in association with…
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Women, Heatwaves, and the Future of Heat Physiology: Reflections from ICEE 2026
Written by Dr Jessica Mee What an incredible few days at ICEE 2026 in Kuching, Malaysia. The 21st International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics brought together the international environmental ergonomics community for five days of presentations, symposia, posters and plenaries — and, for the first time, ICEE was held in Malaysia. I was incredibly fortunate to…
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Launching WHiP: Women in Heat Physiology
Who gets included in heat physiology research matters. WHiP is asking researchers to help us understand where the field is now — and where it should go next. Heat physiology research has an important role to play in understanding how the human body responds to heat, how we adapt, and how we can better protect…
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Keeping Cool in Hot Weather: Simple, Evidence-Based Ways to Stay Cool
Written by Jessica Mee As temperatures rise, staying cool becomes increasingly important for comfort, wellbeing, and health. However, keeping cool does not need to be expensive or rely on energy-intensive solutions. Many simple, accessible strategies can help reduce heat strain and improve comfort during hot weather. Stay hydrated Staying hydrated is essential during hot weather…
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Hormones, Heat, and the Future of Sex-Inclusive Research: Reflections from ECSS
Written by Dr Jessica Mee What an incredible symposium at ECSS this year. Dr Jessica Mee had the privilege of presenting alongside Orlando Laitano and Daniel Gagnon on an invited symposium session titled Hormones, Heat, and Human Performance — a topic that sits right at the heart of why the Female Heat Laboratory exists in…