Facilities for hire
Advance provides a contemporary learning environment with bright, modern and flexible meeting spaces that are easily adaptable allowing you to choose the room layout that best suits your needs. Our centre comes fully equipped with the latest technology, requiring minimum set-up, as well as, full access to IT support for added peace of mind. Every space in ADVANCE is designed to promote a comfortable environment to facilitate successful collaboration and learning.
Laboratories
Leaden and Satin are our two purpose built laboratories designed to host practical lab work for large groups with easy demonstration capabilities. Included in the practical laboratory area are two additional side rooms; a laboratory preparation area and an animal holding room. These allow a wide variety of laboratory activities catering to your specific needs.
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Capacity
12 people each
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Hiring Cost
Half-day (4 hours): £150
Full-day (8 Hours): £300
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Features
12 down draft tables (six per lab)
2 TV screens (one in each lab)
IT-optimised wireless microphone system with headset availability
CO² incubators
Liquid Nitrogen access
Laboratory preparation area – including fume cupboard
Laboratory animal holding room
Conference Rooms
Calico, our bright and airy conference room, is the perfect space to host larger meetings or conferences and can be tailored to your requirements
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Capacity
30 - 60 people
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Hiring Cost
Half-day (4 hours): £180
Full-day (8 Hours): £360
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Features
Projector
Cisco casting capabilities
Additional TV screens
Meeting Rooms
Advance has three meeting rooms, Caracul, Albino and Agouti, which all provide a flexible space for smaller groups, ideal for collaboration or individual work.
The Piebald room on the other hand, is a large multi-purpose space that can be used either as a seminar room or for collaborative meetings and can be tailored to your requirements.
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Capacity
Caracul, Alibino, Agouti: 8–12 people
Piebald: 16–20 people
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Hiring Cost
Caracul, Alibino, Agouti
Half-day (4 hours): £110
Full-day (8 Hours): £220
Piebald
Half-day (4 hours): £137.50
Full-day (8 Hours): £275
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Features
TV screen
Video conferencing capability
Cisco casting capabilities
Breakout Areas
Our breakout spaces in the venue are great places to unwind and refresh with comfortable seating and pleasant surroundings. We offer hot and cold refreshments as well a selection of healthy snacks to enjoy during your well-earned breaks.
Catering
Whether you are hiring a room for half a day or planning a larger event running over a number of days, Advance is able to provide a variety of different breakfast, buffet and lunch options for you and your guests. Our on-site catering team will always deliver freshly prepared food and will cater to any dietary requirements.