The right workspace matters when you support the world of research
Research management SaaS teams work at the heart of academia, building tools that help universities manage grants, ethics reviews, compliance workflows, research outputs, and impact reporting.
These teams collaborate constantly: product, engineering, partnerships, customer success, and implementation specialists work closely together while supporting higher education clients around the UK and beyond.
Your workspace isn’t just where work happens, it’s where strategy, innovation, and academic partnership-building take shape.
DeskLodge offers two Bristol hubs, Temple Meads and City Centre (Beacon Tower). Both attract tech, digital, and education-focused teams, but each has distinct strengths depending on how your SaaS company operates.
This guide helps you decide which one fits your Research Mgmt SaaS team best.
Quick Comparison: Temple Meads vs Beacon Tower for Research SaaS Teams
Choose Temple Meads if you value:
Easy travel for client-facing teams and national HE partners
A focused, engineering-friendly workspace
Proximity to Bristol’s academic and innovation districts
Reliable hybrid collaboration for distributed teams
A practical operational hub close to transport links
Choose Beacon Tower if you value:
A high-energy, creative environment for product and partnership teams
Centrality for hosting clients, academics, and stakeholders
Strong visibility and brand presence in Bristol’s city centre
Vibrant community culture and cross-sector collaboration opportunities
A workspace that supports recruitment, culture, and team cohesion
Most Research Mgmt SaaS organisations benefit from both depending on team structure - but if you want clarity, let’s explore each location in detail.
Why Research Mgmt SaaS teams choose Temple Meads
For SaaS teams working closely with universities, funders, and research offices across the UK, Temple Meads provides unmatched convenience and focus.
1. The best location for client travel & national partnerships
Research management vendors regularly host:
Onboarding visits
Training sessions
Steering group meetings
University stakeholder workshops
Being next to Bristol Temple Meads station makes it incredibly easy for:
University research managers travelling from across the UK
Remote team members on regional routes
Client-facing teams visiting multiple institutions in a day
Temple Meads is the most frictionless meeting point for higher education clients.
2. Ideal for engineering, implementation & support teams
Technical teams often prefer workspaces that feel calm, structured, and predictable - especially when working on complex product features like:
Grant management workflows
Ethics review automations
REF/KEF outputs
Data integrations
Research impact modules
Temple Meads provides:
Quiet zones for deep work
Dedicated desks for sprint cycles
Private offices for scaling engineering or customer support pods
Meeting rooms for roadmap sessions and retros
It’s the go-to choice for product stability and engineering focus.
3. Close to Bristol’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem
Temple Meads is steps away from:
University of Bristol research hubs
SETsquared innovation centre
Data science and digital health clusters
Academic-industry collaboration spaces
For SaaS teams working within the research landscape, this proximity supports strategic alignment, partnerships, recruitment, and ideation.
4. A practical home base for hybrid SaaS teams
Hybrid SaaS teams need a reliable meeting point that supports cross-functional coordination. Temple Meads is perfect because:
Everyone can reach it easily
It’s central but calm
It accommodates different working styles
It’s suited to operational intensity
For companies scaling from 11–50 employees, this balance is invaluable.
Why Research Mgmt SaaS teams choose Beacon Tower (City Centre)
Beacon Tower offers a more creative, vibrant environment, ideal for leadership, partnerships, customer success, and product strategy teams.
1. Perfect for hosting workshops, demos & academic stakeholders
If you frequently host:
Product demos
User feedback sessions
Steering group meetings
Cross-institution collaboration events
Research impact workshops
Beacon Tower gives you a central, professional environment that impresses clients and fosters connection.
It’s walkable, easy to locate, and full of energy - ideal for relationship-driven roles and events.
2. A vibrant atmosphere for product vision & innovation
Research management platforms live at the intersection of:
User experience
Compliance
Policy workflows
Academic culture
Technology
Beacon Tower’s creative layout helps facilitate:
Product ideation
UX co-design
Roadmap planning
Multi-team collaboration
It’s an inspiring space for teams shaping the future of research technology.
3. Strong for employer brand & recruitment
Being in central Bristol supports:
Attracting tech talent
Offering a lively, modern workspace
Building a strong internal culture
Easy access to food spots, cafés, and city life
SaaS teams aiming to build presence and culture often gravitate toward Beacon Tower.
4. Amazing for community engagement
Research technology people thrive in mixed environments of:
Educators
Technologists
Creatives
Public sector teams
Innovators
Beacon Tower’s community events create meaningful cross-pollination, fueling ideas and partnerships that support your mission.
So… which DeskLodge location suits your Research Mgmt SaaS team?
Here’s the simple rule of thumb:
+ Choose Temple Meads if your team is primarily:
Technical (engineering, dev ops)
Client-facing across the UK
Running structured implementation cycles
Supporting hybrid collaboration with remote colleagues
Focused on efficiency, clarity, and convenience
+ Choose Beacon Tower if your team is primarily:
Partnerships, customer success, or leadership-focused
Working on product vision, UX, and research engagement
Hosting clients, academics, or training sessions
Seeking a creative and energising environment
Building brand presence and culture
Many 11–50 person SaaS teams benefit from both
Temple Meads = operational engine
Beacon Tower = cultural & strategic hub
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FAQs
Which location is best for university client workshops?
Beacon Tower - it offers an inspiring, central meeting point for academics and administrators.
Which location is best for engineering and product sprints?
Temple Meads — quiet, accessible, and ideal for focus-heavy work cycles.
Do memberships allow access to both sites?
Yes — DeskLodge offers flexible multi-location options.
Can we host training sessions or onboarding events?
Absolutely — both locations have meeting rooms suited for group sessions.
Is there space for a 11–50 person team to grow?
Yes. Both sites offer dedicated desks and private office options depending on availability.
Find the perfect home for your research SaaS team
Research Management SaaS teams sit at the heart of academic innovation, and they deserve a workspace that supports collaboration, clarity, and growth.
At DeskLodge Temple Meads and Beacon Tower, you'll find environments that support the rhythm of your work, whether you're building new product features or hosting university partners.
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