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Hive Superlab

Discover the future of learning at the Hive Super Lab 

Step into the Hive Superlab, a revolutionary, underground teaching space designed to push the boundaries of collaborative learning. With its innovative hexagonal layout and distinct coloured zones, the Hive Superlab allows multiple classes to operate simultaneously in an environment buzzing with energy.

This advanced facility not only fosters creativity and interaction among students from various disciplines but also provides access to cutting-edge technology and safety standards. 

Here's what makes it stand out:

Interior view of the Superlab. Blue coloured floor with five hexagonal tables with black high stools on wheels interspersed around the area. Several large screens hung on the ceiling overlooking a large working desk. The working desk is connected to large lime and blue coloured columns.
Hexagonal features

The lab’s design mimics a hive, creating an interactive buzz that energises the space. 

Interior of the Superlab. The floor is bright yellow, large working desks' bottom panels and columns are bright yellow and orange. There's large screens hung from white ceiling. Hexagonal shaped desks with black high stools on wheels.

Coloured zones

Each section within the lab is a distinct zone, allowing multiple classes to run in tandem. 

Student wearing the bone conduction headphone. Headphone is a small disc connected to a wire that wraps around the top ear.

Bone-conduction headphones

These allow students to hear their facilitator clearly while engaging in peer discussions, making learning immersive and interactive.  

Collaborative learning environment 

  • Capacity: the lab can host up to 270 students simultaneously. 
  • Simultaneous classes: up to 7 classes can be conducted at once, bringing together students from different disciplines. 
  • Cross-discipline collaboration: this setup encourages the exchange of knowledge and ideas, enriching the learning experience. 

Advanced technology and standards

Student in the lab with a face shield, gloves and lab coat.

PC2-standard facility

The lab meets high safety standards, allowing hands-on experience with a wide range of biological materials. 

Student in the lab looking at computer.

Experiments

Students can work with organisms like pathogenic E. coli, Salmonella and golden staph, gaining practical experience in a controlled environment.