A workspace designed for high-performing Higher Ed SaaS teams
Research Management SaaS companies operate in a complex landscape, supporting universities with systems for grant workflows, ethics review, research outputs, impact tracking, compliance, and collaboration.
To keep delivering at a high standard, SaaS teams need:
Consistent collaboration
Reliable hybrid meeting setups
Private rooms for client discussions
Quiet focus space for engineering and product
An accessible location for national HE partners
That’s why many Research Management SaaS companies choose DeskLodge Temple Meads as their operational home.
This guide breaks down membership options, meeting room access, private offices, and the workspace formats that work best for 11-50 person SaaS teams in the higher education sector.
Why Research Mgmt SaaS teams choose DeskLodge Temple Meads
1. The best location for national university partnerships
Temple Meads sits beside Bristol’s central train station, perfect for SaaS companies who host:
On-site training
Onboarding workshops
Steering group sessions
Implementation meetings
Regular check-ins with HE research offices
Research management platforms serve universities across the UK, so being close to the station means clients can easily visit your team, and your customer success staff can easily travel.
2. Built for cross-functional SaaS collaboration
Research Management platforms involve coordination between:
Engineering
Product
UX
Customer success
Partnerships
Implementation
Compliance
Temple Meads supports this complexity through:
Quiet zones for engineers and analysts
Breakout spaces for roadmap work
Private offices for confidential discussions
Meeting rooms for demos and training
Coworking zones for flexible days
It’s designed for SaaS teams who switch between deep work and high collaboration.
3. Hybrid-ready meeting rooms for demos & training
SaaS companies rely heavily on hybrid communication and screen-based demos.
Temple Meads offers meeting rooms equipped with:
Large HD displays
Clear audio/mic setups
Easy screen sharing
Stable, high-speed connectivity
Comfortable seating for multi-hour sessions
Perfect for:
Live product demonstrations
Customer training workshops
University steering meetings
Impact reporting sessions
Support and troubleshooting calls
Explore meeting rooms: https://www.desklodge.com/meeting-rooms
Membership & workspace options for Research Mgmt SaaS teams
Below are the workspace setups that SaaS teams of 11–50 people commonly use, depending on structure and stage of growth.
1. Meeting rooms - ideal for client-facing SaaS functions
Research management SaaS teams regularly host:
Product demos
Implementation cycles
Partner collaboration
Feedback workshops
Quarterly reviews
Multi-stakeholder sessions
Temple Meads meeting rooms offer everything needed to run professional sessions that impress academics and stakeholders.
Features include:
Hybrid AV
Large screens
Writable boards
Layout flexibility
Reliable connectivity
Meeting rooms can be booked on demand, perfect for teams with fluctuating client activity.
2. Day Passe - for consultants, specialists & flex contributors
Many SaaS companies work with:
Freelancers
UX contractors
Implementation specialists
Part-time team members
Visiting developers
Day passes give these individuals an easy way to join the team for:
Product sprints
Testing cycles
Bug triage sessions
Onboarding days
No need for permanent desks, just pay for the space you need.
Start a day pass: https://www.desklodge.com/day-pass
3. Dedicated Desks - ideal for core Engineering, Product, and CS teams
Dedicated desks work best for teams that benefit from close proximity:
Developers
QA testers
Product managers
Data and research analysts
Customer Success account managers
This setup supports rapid collaboration while giving people a consistent, professional home base.
Perfect for SaaS teams in the 11–50 range.
4. Private Offices - for secure, scalable, multi-disciplinary SaaS teams
Many Research Management platforms handle sensitive information:
Institutional data
University processes
Restricted documentation
Legal/compliance workflows
Private offices at Temple Meads offer:
Extra privacy
Strong acoustic insulation
A central home for cross-functional pods
Space to grow without relocating
Professional branding opportunities
For SaaS teams entering growth stage, private offices offer security and stability without committing to long leases.
Explore memberships: https://www.desklodge.com/memberships
Additional benefits for HE-focused SaaS teams
Secure, reliable connectivity
Perfect for data-intensive SaaS workflows, cloud environments, and development tools.
A collaborative tech community
DeskLodge is home to digital teams, tech startups, innovators, and product builders.
A social, wellbeing-supportive workspace
Bright, welcoming spaces that help teams stay energised, ideal for reducing remote burnout.
A friendly workspace team
Front-of-house support ensures your clients feel welcomed and your meetings run smoothly.
FAQs
Are the meeting rooms suitable for university client demos?
Yes, they are hybrid-ready with reliable AV, perfect for product demonstrations and training.
Is DeskLodge appropriate for confidential SaaS work?
Yes, private offices and dedicated desk areas support secure, professional workflows.
Can memberships scale as our team grows past 20 or 30 staff?
Absolutely. DeskLodge can increase your space footprint as your SaaS company scales.
Is Temple Meads convenient for Higher Education partners?
Yes, it’s minutes from Bristol’s main train station, ideal for national HE clients.
Can we run multi-day onboarding or training sessions?
Yes, meeting rooms can be booked for single-day or multi-day client onboarding.
Give your Research Mgmt SaaS team a workspace that supports growth
Your team is building technology that supports some of the most important institutions in the country. You deserve a workspace that supports that mission, one that’s flexible, professional, hybrid-ready, and built for collaboration.
At DeskLodge Temple Meads, you’ll find the ideal environment to scale your team, train clients, and build your next product milestones.
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