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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a canteen and seating area.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 19:30.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 19:30.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 19:30.
• Thursday 07:00 - 19:30.
• Friday 07:00 - 19:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here (Penryn)

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• By Road View
  • The Penryn Campus is approximately two hours’ drive from Exeter. From the north, take the A30 west from Exeter until you reach the A39 signposted Truro. Drive through Truro, following the signs A39 to Falmouth. Follow the A39 towards Falmouth until you come to the Treliever roundabout, where you will see signs to the Penryn Campus.
  • There is pay and display parking located across campus.
• By Bus View
  • National Express coaches stop in Penryn. For timetables, visit the National Express website or for passenger information phone: +44 (0) 08717 818 181. The U1 bus service from Truro Bus Station drops you direct to the campus.
• By Train View
  • The Penryn Campus is approximately two and a half hours by train from Exeter. The campus is in Penryn, which has its own station. There is a frequent direct service to Truro from London, the Midlands and North and other major British cities. At Truro, change to the branch line service to Falmouth and leave the train at Penryn. The station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The national rail enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Find Us page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01326 370 460.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
• Email: [email protected].
• For additional assistance please visit Glasney lodge at the Penryn Campus.
• To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
• Email: [email protected].
• Ask offers assistance with languages, essay writing and general assistance to students.
• To see more information on Penryn Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
• Staff receive both Equality and Diversity and Core Academic Training.
• There is a dog toileting area in the Glasney Accommodation area.

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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 E.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the Design Centre.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park B)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left hand side of the road as you pass through the barriers.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Exchange 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.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Exchange Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Exchange Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Exchange Building rear entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are intercoms next to the Blue Badge bays at a height of 140cm.
  • The surface of the car park is a mixture of tarmac and gravel.
  • Separate areas of the car park are reserved for different people with an area for Doctor's Parking, EMS Parking, Reserved Parking, Visitor Parking, Deliveries Parking and Motorcycle parking.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park D)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the end of the main road running through the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Environment & Sustainability Institute (ESI).
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 600cm (14ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located next to the ESI Building.
  • There is 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 level access to the car park from the Environment & Sustainability Institute (ESI) building.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Environment & Sustainability Institute (ESI) building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Environment & Sustainability Institute (ESI) building.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park E)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left hand side as you pass through Car Park D.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Cornwall Business School (DdM Wing C).
  • 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.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the end of the car park.
  • There is 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 Design Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Design Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Design Centre.
• Comments View
  • Surfaces within the car park are a mixture of block paving, tarmac and gravel.
  • There are steps located at the bottom of the car park (shown in photograph 14) which can be bypassed by the steep slope (photograph 15).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the centre of the the Stannary Extension, to the left of the Exchange building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 161cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• 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 not 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 (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 15 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 (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • 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 either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Entrance (Daphne du Maurier Building Level 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the lift lobby / stairwell.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad to exit the Lower Stannary Canteen using this door.

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Entrance (The Stannary Extension Level 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located leading from The Stannary Extension.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the Stannary Extension and this entrance.
  • The main 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 174cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
• 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played within the café area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not 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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• Comments View
  • Breakfast is served 07:00 - 10:30, Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 and Dinner 17:00 to 19:30.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side as you enter the building.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 90cm.
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor 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 good.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby changing unit located within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby changing unit is 90cm.

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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.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right hand side as you enter the building.
  • 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 12m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.