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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include An entrepreneurship area for students work space, meeting rooms, quiet offices, a 400m² amphitheatre (The Steps) with capacity for over 450 guests, dedicated working space for use by DCU Clubs and Societies, multipurpose rooms, a dedicated student venue/exhibition space called “The Hive”, radio station suite, Nu Bar, convenience store and a campus print.
• The following services are located in the U Building: Ground Floor: The Nu Bar, The Venue, The Steps amphitheatre, The Hive, convenience store First Floor: SU Helpdesk, SU offices, Clubs and societies workspaces and meeting rooms, Campus Print Second floor: Entrepreneurship area, meeting rooms, boardroom.

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Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)

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• By Road View
  • From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
    For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
    For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
    From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school.
  • There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
    There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
• By Bus View
  • Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
• By Train View
  • The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
    The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
• Useful Links View
  • For details of car parking, permits and payment at Glasnevin Campus please click the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of Dublin buses please click the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For the Irish Rail website please click the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Parking - Glasnevin Campus AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information (Glasnevin Campus)

• To see more information on Disability and Learning Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5925.
• Email: [email protected].
• Dublin City University offers a range of services and supports for all students with a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term medical condition. This service is coordinated by the Disability and Learning Support Service.
• To see more information on Student Support and Development please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 7165.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Support and Development provides many of the student support services at Dublin City University.
  This includes the Access Service, Autism Friendly Service, Careers Service, Counselling and Personal Development Service, Disability and Learning Support Service, Inter Faith Centre, Health Service, INTRA (internships), Student Learning and the Student Advice Centre.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5736.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5392.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Recruitment Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 8510 / 6846/ 8145/ 7183.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
  • The car park is located at the front of the campus off Collins Avenue.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • For more details of the Campus parking please refer to the
  • ">Parking - Glasnevin Campus guide.

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Seating Area

• There is a seating area in front of U Block.
• There is seating with tables at a height of between 76cm and 80cm.
• There is a section of raised seating which can be accessed by three steps at a height of 15cm.
• There are sets of benches in front of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 212cm (6ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 213cm (6ft 12in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• 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 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Londis Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Entrance (Londis Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the shop, to the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 280cm (9ft 2in).

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Outside Access (Mint Nu Bar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in).
• 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 double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the second entrance door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is an alternate gate into the garden area which is followed by a steep slope. This can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.
  • There is a counter in the garden area at a height of 90cm. This can be seen in photograph 8.
  • There are tables with heights between 62cm and 90cm with the majority at a height of 70cm.
  • There are two medium steps to access the upper area of the garden which can be seen in photograph 12.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to The Hive area.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to The Hive area.
  • The width of the ramp is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show the ramp. Photographs 3 and 4 show the steps. There is a second set of similar steps by the ramp leading to Londis. These are shown in photographs 5 and 6.
• 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There are fixed loops in meeting rooms.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Londis Convenience Store

• The convenience store is located at ground floor level.
• It may be accessed by its own entrance to the left of the main entrance or by an internal link entrance at the rear of the ground floor.
• Access to all services is level and there is good manoeuvring space for wheelchairs.
• The store sells a wide range of food and household items, as well as having a deli counter and bakery.
• There is a separate section which sells DCU clothing and stationary equipment.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • There is a manual heavy single door to enter the stairwell at first floor.
  • There are manual heavy double doors to enter the stairwell at second floor level.

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Other Floors (The Amphitheatre)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located to the side of The Amphitheatre, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • This is a general seating area, "The Amphitheatre" between ground and first floor. There are similar staggered steps between seating tiers.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg 17 people.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 209cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a second small service lift to the front right of the building giving access to the LG (The Venue), G, 1. This was out of use at the time of survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Mint NUbar)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Level Change (Mint NuBar Lower Seating Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located within the Mint NuBar.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the bar.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • These steps and ramp give access to the lower seating area and the outside seating area.

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Reception (Student Union Helpdesk)

• SU Helpdesk is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
• The desk is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • The induction loop was not operative at the time of survey.

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Counter (Campus Print)

• The desk is 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
• Campus Print is located on the first floor in room K130.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (The Venue Accessible entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the front of The Venue.

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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located on ground floor toward the rear, opposite the lifts. It is 40m from the main entrance.
• There is a single, heavy door that opens inwards (push) that is 82cm wide.
• The room is approximately 190cm wide by 250cm deep and has a minimum 150 x 150cm turning area for a wheelchair.
• There is wash hand basin with lever mixer tap that is 72cm high.
• There is also an air dryer that is less than 100cm high.
• The drop down baby change table is 78cm high.
• There is a pull chord alarm but it is too high, greater than 10cm from the floor level.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located toward the rear of the building to the left, by the standard toilets.
  • There are similar accessible toilets on the first floor with left hand transfer (photograph 4) and the second floor with right hand transfer (photograph 5).
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 252cm (6ft 4in x 8ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There are gender neutral toilets located on the second floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor toward the rear.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the seat and a horizontal rail on the left.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The ambulant toilet cubicles vary as to whether the horizontal rail is on the left or right.
  • The ambulant gender neutral toilet cubicles on the second floor have horizontal and vertical bars on both left and right.