Aurora Innovation Centre

Aurora Innovation Centre is a meeting and event venue at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. Its spaces are used for collaboration and strategic events, particularly by organisations and partners with an interest in environmental research, sustainability and innovation. Event planners can enquire about hiring rooms for meetings, seminars and conferences in a professional setting connected to a working research institute.

The centre has an 80-seat conference theatre, two seminar rooms each seating 16, and four meeting rooms for groups of up to eight. This range suits smaller discussions and workshops as well as presentations for a larger audience. On-site catering is available, and guests can also access the British Antarctic Survey canteen. The venue is close to public transport and the Madingley Park & Ride, and provides secure bicycle storage.

Aurora also offers a Collaboration Space for individuals and organisations through part-time or full-time membership. Members have access to desks, Wi-Fi and a kitchenette, with discounted use of the meeting rooms and conference theatre. The membership community brings together people working across environmental science, engineering and related fields, making the centre suitable for organisations seeking a workspace alongside opportunities to connect with others.

Facilities include step-free access, accessible toilets on both levels and infrared assisted-listening equipment in the main conference and seminar rooms. Event planners can contact the centre to discuss room hire, membership or whether their organisation's aims fit Aurora's collaborative focus.