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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include postgraduate study areas, kitchen and meeting room.
• Related link Llandinam Tower (Geography and Earth Sciences).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/llandinam-tower-geography-and-earth-sciences
• Related link Llandinam (International English Centre).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/llandinam-international-english-centre
• Related link Llandinam Extension (Computer Science).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/llandinam-extension-computer-science

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Aberystwyth University lies in the centre of the west coast of Wales on the A487 and at the end of the A44. The University campus is located at the north end of Aberystwyth off the Penglais Road (A487).
  • There are multiple campus car parks for staff, students and permit holders. There is a visitor car park at the rear of the campus near the Arts Centre, this is a pay and display car park but is free for Blue Badge holders. There are Blue Badge bays around the campus for multiple buildings.
  • For more information on getting to the University by car please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is the National Library stop. This bus stop is approximately 160m from the main reception. This bus stop is served by the 302, 512, TrawsCymru T2, X28 and YP8 routes. There is an additional bus stop approximately 100m from the reception building which is served by the National Express service.
  • For more information on getting to the University by bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Aberystwyth.
  • Aberystwyth Station is approximately 1.4km from the University on foot. The train station is linked to the university campus by the 302, TrawsCymru T2 and X28 bus routes. This train station is served by the Arriva Trains Wales and Vale of Rheidol Railway.
  • For more information on getting to the University by train please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on national train timetabling and ticketing, and station information for Aberystwyth station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the University, and maps, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on traveling by bus through Wales, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• Student Support Services is based in the Student Welcome Centre on the Penglais Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01970 621 761.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Academic Registry deals with admissions and is based on the first floor of the Cledwyn Building. Contact details for staff members can be found on the university website.
• To see more information on Academic Registry please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01970 622 984.
• Email: [email protected].
• There are dog toileting areas located near the Rosser Accommodation and Hub, by Block 13 at Fferm Penglais and to the side of Cledwyn at the Penglais Campus.
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).

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Building Parking (Llandinam Car Park)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located between the Llandinam Tower - Geography and Earth Sciences Building and the Llandinam (International English Centre) Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 460cm x 600cm (15ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Think Tank entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Hafan)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Arts Centre and the Student Union.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the entrance to the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Student Union Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
• Comments View
  • The upper level of car park is for staff permit holders only.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus near the Arts Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Student Union and Arts Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to unlimited.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Student Union Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Student Union Building.
• Comments View
  • Parking charges apply between 8am and 5pm on Mondays to Fridays.

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Outside Access (Llandinam Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Llandinam Car Park.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance off the Computer Science Car Park which is accessed via at least 4 steps. This can be seen in photograph 5.

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Outside Access (Think Tank Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the car park.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There are ramps to exit the Think Tank into the rest of the building. These are described in the Getting Around section.
  • There is another entrance into the Think Tank on its opposite side. This has a single heavy manual door with one leaf locked and a width of 92cm and is accessed by 15 deep steps. This can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Think Tank or the rest of the building from the Think Tank entrance.
  • There are two such ramps either side of the Think Tank. These can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There are hearing loops located in rooms A6, B20, B22, B23, G3 and G3A.
• Comments View
  • Floor E of Llandinam is not accessible via lift in this building.

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Entrance (Llandinam (Geography and Earth Sciences))

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of Llandinam (Geography and Earth Sciences) Entrance on floor B.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Entrance (Llandinam International English Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the corridor on Floor B.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 2 shows the kitchen areas and photograph 3 the meeting room area.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilet is at the far end of the International English Centre ground floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are at the far end of the International English Centre ground floor.