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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…
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Passive heat interventions: who is being studied, and what do we know about heat adaptation?
Written by Jessica Mee Passive heat interventions (PHIs), such as sauna bathing, hot water immersion, environmental chamber exposure and water-perfused suits, are increasingly used as non-exercise strategies to improve heat tolerance. They can reduce physiological strain, enhance cardiovascular function, and improve tolerance to hot environments when exercise-based acclimation is not feasible. But a key question…
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Myths and methodologies: advancing heat adaptation research in women
Written by Dr Jessica Mee We’re excited to share our latest open-access publication in Experimental Physiology: “Myths and methodologies: Optimising experimental rigour in heat adaptation research: Menstrual status classification and scheduling approaches” by Jessica Mee and Tess Flood. This paper addresses a long-standing challenge in thermal physiology research: how to meaningfully and rigorously include female…
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Could a Hot Bath Help You Handle Heatwaves? Join Our New Study to Find Out
Written by Emma Lawrence As heatwaves become more frequent and intense in the UK, practical and accessible ways to cope with rising temperatures are increasingly important. This study, led by Dr Jessica Mee (UKRI Future Leaders Fellow and Principal Investigator) alongside Olivia Barnes and Emma Lawrence (Research Assoicates), explores whether something as everyday as a…
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Breaking Barriers and Shaping Science: Celebrating Women in STEM Every year on 11 February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a day dedicated to highlighting the vital role women play in research, innovation, and scientific discovery. This celebration isn’t just about recognition; it’s about challenging the stereotypes and…
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Female Heat Lab Represented on New Environmental Extremes Special Interest Group Steering Committee
We’re thrilled to share that the Environmental Extremes Special Interest Group (EESIG) has been officially approved by CASES! The EESIG is one of several SIGs supported by CASES, each focusing on different areas in sport and exercise science. This new SIG aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and performance scientists to advance understanding and practice in…