How one college developed a permanent swing space solution for research labs

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Swing space is notoriously elusive in higher education—especially for research labs. Most institutions lack unassigned lab space that can temporarily house new hires or researchers displaced by renovations due to high demand and operational costs. As a result, leaders must scramble to find lower quality, costly alternatives, like leasing off-campus space or renovating non-lab space on campus.

To provide researchers with quicker access to better short-term lab space—and maximize the value of their lab investments—institutions should consider designating fixed research swing space on campus. Read on to learn about the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Medicine’s dedicated swing lab.