Social Sciences Research Laboratory (SSRL)

2nd floor, Rivermead Gate, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ

The SSRL is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built research and collaboration space. You can hire the whole space or individual areas, including our fully-equipped Podcast Studio.

Prof Emma Williams addressing a seated audience in the Social Sciences Research Lab
Email [email protected] for more information and to book

Why hire the SSRL?

Over-the-shoulder view of a man writing on a big piece of paper stuck to a whiteboard
Training and development

Our conference room and Teams rooms are ideal spaces for sharing your expertise and insights.

Dr SJ Lennie and Dr Hannah West recording a podcast together on the sofas in the Podcast Studio
Creative methodologies

Our spaces, including our Podcast Studio, are designed to facilitate qualitative methods such as interviews and creative workshops.

Three people at a table in a workshop in CEEUPS' Social Sciences Research Lab
Commercial hire

We offer flexible spaces for meetings, workshops and conferences, including breakout areas and exhibition facilities.

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Key features

Conference room

Social science research space

Exhibition/gallery space

Wellbeing room

Other facilities

Room sizes

To enquire about hiring, contact [email protected]

See also

Find about some of the ways we've used the SSRL's spaces: