Research Project

Background to the project

Research has shown that exposure to “thermal stressors” can affect cognitive functioning (i.e., thinking, concentrating, memory,...

Recent Posts

Jan 27, 20231 min

EPS London 2023

In January 2023, just as the project was coming to an end, Catherine presented the results from experiment one to the Experimental...

Dec 16, 20222 min

On to Experiment Two

Experiment one aimed to measure the effects of heat on basic cognitive functions that are required for most tasks. These cognitive...

Dec 2, 20221 min

FireFit Conference 2022

In November, Martyn presented the findings from experiment one at the FireFit Conference 2022. This was a two-day event hosted by the...

Oct 7, 20222 min

Data collection at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

The majority of our data collection for experiment one has taken place at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) in Chorley. This is a...

Sep 30, 20221 min

Lucy presents at the BPS Cognitive Section conference

Recently, our Research Assistant, Lucy Ferrie, had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the British Psychological Society...