In addition, they also provide opportunities for collaborative research . Many campuses provide conference halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition space available for private hire. Most colleges can provide accommodation to visitors and conference delegates during the event. Media services University media services units offer a range of services including printing, film-making, equipment hire, digital media services, and television production. Many universities and HE colleges operate their own sports centres, which are typically open to the general public.
Facilities can include squash courts, fitness centres and swimming pools.
Holiday lets Some colleges make their student halls of residence and self-catering flats available for let during vacation periods. Science parks Giving firms access to a range of management, marketing and financial services as well as invaluable technological expertise. Innovation centres Geared towards the needs of new and small companies, they provide a controlled environment for the incubation of firms and the achievement of high growth.