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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…
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New research from the FHL: why the public still isn’t ready for the next heatwave
Written by Dr Jessica Mee Researchers from the University of Worcester’s Female Health have published new findings in a CASES TSES article exploring how the UK public really experiences, understands, and copes with heatwaves — in what is believed to be one of the largest studies of its kind conducted in the UK to date,…
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Educating the Public on Heat Resilience: The Female Heat Lab’s Interview with BBC Hereford and Worcester
Written by Dr Jessica Mee The Female Heat Lab recently had the opportunity to showcase our work and educate the public on the importance of heat resilience during an interview with Tammy from BBC Hereford and Worcester. you can listen to the conversation here. Our research focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by women…
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Addressing Extreme Heat in the Workplace: A Physiologist’s Perspective
Written by: Dr Jessica Mee Mon 29 Jun 2026. 17:00 – 18:30 BST. Houses of Parliament, London, UK On 29 June 2026, I had the honour of attending the ‘Extreme Heat in the Workplace: Developing effective responses’ event at the Houses of Parliament, organised by The Physiological Society and the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee. As…
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Supporting Worcester in a Warming World: International Student Collaboration on Extreme Heat
Last week marked the successful conclusion of an inspiring international student collaboration focused on one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the UK: extreme heat events. As part of the University of Worcester’s long‑standing partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the United States, four WPI undergraduate students visited Worcester to complete an…