Research Facilities

THINKlab

The 'THINKlab' at the School of the Built Environment provides state of the art facilities in a futuristic environment enabling researchers to engage in research that harnesses the leading developments related to Information and Communication Technologies providing new solutions to current and future challenges faced by industry, commerce and the community. Visit the THINKlab for further information.

An innovative, contemporary and inspirational environment also makes THINKlab an ideal venue for envisioning. Colour, light, sound and technology combine to create atmospheric stylish spaces for stimulating debate, collaboration and innovation.

The THINKlab Suite comprises 4 main areas:

  • Reception - A bright welcoming reception area with focal light wall in which to greet guests.
  • Think Pod - A futuristic conference room equipped with projector, screen and video conferencing facilities. Thirty ergonomically designed seats and lecterns for note taking or laptops, with net books provided on request. Fully air conditioned and adjustable mood lighting. (Capacity 30)
  • Meeting Room - Stylish meeting room with plasma screen for presentations, Smart Board TM and video conferencing facility. Fully air conditioned with adjustable lighting. (Capacity 10)
  • Social Area - A modern space enhanced by a focal light wall producing a myriad of stunning colour displays and an acoustic system all working together in creating a relaxed area for social interaction and refreshments. Poser tables & chairs and designer sofas, fully air conditioned with stunning panoramic views of the Manchester City Skyline. (Capacity 40)

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ThinkLab reception ThinkLab social area Thinklab pod

Centre for the Urban Built Environment (CUBE)

CUBE is a uniquely designed complex located on Portland Street in Manchester's city centre within walking distance of Oxford Road and Piccadilly train stations and local hotels. It is the ideal space for exhibitions, conferences and meetings for people who want something different from their events.

The versatile spaces can be utilised to suit your exhibition or event ensuring that you have the best experience. CUBE is effortlessly contemporary whilst offering the best of the building's original features, making it a stylish environment for you and your delegates.

CUBE complex consists of three spacious galleries, a reception space and a seminar suite. It can be hired out in its entirety, as combinations of the galleries and seminar suite or just per space.

You can hire CUBE from as little as £320+VAT which includes full use of our AV equipment consisting of a projector and screen, a lectern with PC housed inside, four-speaker sound system and mics.

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