Packing up and moving labs
Sometimes, the only way is to take your manifold on the train
The days of three students sharing a fume hood are over. Or so you think. Your research group is moving to a new lab, and the news is both exciting and daunting. Important considerations immediately arise, including how long until the lab is set up as normal, what the facilities will be like at the new place and if there will be anywhere within two minutes’ walking distance where you can get good coffee.
The experience of moving labs can vary significantly, depending on distance, budget and size of research group. For some, the move can be a very hands-on experience. For others it may involve packing all the equipment away and letting a removal company do the work, hoping that you don’t arrive at a new location to unpack boxes of broken glassware. Regardless of the fine details of the move, many of the same worries and challenges arise.