In summer 2025, we opened our new and enhanced Land Laboratories and Experimental Barn.

These facilities at our Cirencester campus - the heart of our global University - not only improve our teaching facilities for students and postgraduates, but also further build the capacity of our research facilities and the associated research services our Laboratory Team can offer.  

In addition to this, we have several further facilities - both on-campus and in close proximity - dedicated to support teaching, research and our commercial and consultancy capabilities.

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Facilities & fieldwork

From our new Land Laboratories and Experimental Barn to Living Laboratory and field trial sites, we are proud of our range of teaching and research facilities, enabling high-quality learning experiences and high-impact research.
Staff member with student

For students

The Laboratory Team pride itself on its support of students and practical teaching within the Land Laboratories and related fieldwork facilities, enabling students to flourish and achieve their true potential.
Researcher experimenting in microbiology laboratory

For research

The Laboratory Team and Land Laboratories are involved in multiple research projects, spanning a wide range of disciplines and involving multiple partners and collaborators both in the United Kingdom and internationally, as well as supporting researchers within the University.
Students undertaking experiments in the laboratories

For commercial clients

The Laboratory Team and academic staff can develop, deliver, consult on or facilitate a range of projects on behalf of and in collaboration with commercial clients, with their knowledge, expertise and access to bespoke facilities and equipment.