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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a student lounge/study area, computers, student funding, visa immigration support and advice, the scholarship team, careers centre and seminar rooms.
• The Campus Lounge is located on the first floor of the George Moore Building, beyond the Campus Life reception area. It is accessed via ramp or steps from the Campus Life reception, or from either the front or central lifts, which it is located between.
• Related link Student Funding.
• Https://www.gcu.ac.uk/student/finance/
• Related link Visa Immigration Support and Advice (VISA) Team.
• Https://www.gcu.ac.uk/student/support/international/visainformation/
• Related link Scholarships.
• Https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships
• Related link Careers.
• Https://www.gcu.ac.uk/careers
• Related link George Moore Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-caledonian-university/access-guides/george-moore-building

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 21:30.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 21:30.
• Thursday 06:30 - 21:30.
• Friday 06:30 - 20:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.

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Opening Times (On-Campus Support for Student Enquiries)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is located on Cowcaddens Road, easily accessible from Junction 16 (Westbound) or Junctions 15 & 17 (Eastbound) of the M8 motorway.
  • Campus parking is only available for permit holders and visitors only.
    There is Blue Badge parking available between the rear of the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and from the Carnegie Lecture Theatre and the PhD Building.
    Public parking available at the Concert Square car park on Cowcaddens Road diagonally opposite the University. Additional public parking is also available at the Buchanan Galleries on Killermont Street.
    There is pay and display street parking on Milton Street at the rear of the campus, time limited to 3 hours.
• By Bus View
  • The university is situated opposite the Buchanan Bus Station which is served by routes 4, 9, 9A, 10A, B10, C10, 27, 54, 68, 71, 71A, 72, 77, 87, 88, 88A, 88C, 89, 89A, 89B, 213, 240, 240X, 255, 263, 267, 334, 336, 336, 500, 532, 537, 590, 592, 539, 542, 548, 588, 590, 592, 618, 900, 901, 906, 906X, 907, 914, 915, 916, 923, 926, 976, 977, G9, G10, L1, M8, M9, M11, M20, X1, X3, X7, X8, X11, X23, X24, X25, X25A, X26, X27, X28, X34, X36, X39, X44, X71, X74, X76, X77, X77N, X78, X79, X85, and X87.
    There are additional bus stops on North Hanover Street within 50m of the Student Association Building served by routes 27, 71, 87, 128, 329, CB1, X23, 88, 88A, 88C, 89, 89A and 89B.
• By Train View
  • The nearest national railway station is Queen Street, which is 0.5 miles (11 minutes) from the university via North Hanover Street.
    Glasgow Central Station is also not far, 0.7 miles (14 minutes) via West Nile Street.
    However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest subway is Cowcaddens Underground Station, 0.4 miles (7 minutes) west of the university via Cowcaddens Road.
    However, Buchanan Street Underground Station is popular as it is located in the main shopping area and is about 0.4 miles (8 minutes) south of the university via West Nile Street and Buchanan Street.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the "How to Find Us" page of the University website for more information on getting to the campus and to download a campus map and a local map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) website for details on buses and the underground.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Glasgow Central Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on UK Student Recruitment Team - Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 331 8681.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 273 1650.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on University Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 331 3980.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing Disability Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 273 1371.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Team are based in room M136 in the George Moore building.
  The office is open Monday-Friday 09:00 -12.30 and 13.30 - 17:00.
  Meetings with a Disability Adviser are by appointment only. In addition to the standard opening hours, Disability Advisers offer early or late appointments three days a week.
  Assistive technology equipment and devices may be obtained for use in the campus building through the Disability Team.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Main Campus Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus site accessed from Cowcaddens Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sir Alex Ferguson Library, George Moore Building and the PhD 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the main campus buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
• Comments View
  • To get to the car park follow the access road from Cowcaddens Road to the left.
    
  • The designated drop off point is immediately to the right at the main car park access gate, between the Hamish Wood and Britannia buildings.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located between the rear of the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and Charles Oakley Laboratories.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and Charles Oakley Laboratories.
  • 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) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 495cm x 595cm (16ft 3in x 19ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Oakley Laboratories Main Entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Carnegie Lecture Theatre entrance.
• Comments View
  • To get to the car park follow the access road from Cowcaddens Road and then to the right behind the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
    
  • The designated drop off point is immediately to the right at the main car park access gate, between the Hamish Wood and Britannia buildings as shown in photograph 4.
    
  • There is additional Blue Badge parking next to the Students' Association Building and the Arc Health and Wellbeing Facility, entered by a security gate from North Hanover Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the Govan Mbeki Building entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• 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 163cm (5ft 4in).
• 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • Access to this entrance is via the shared common access ramp or steps in front of the Govan Mbeki Building.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Level 1 - Shared Common Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• 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 both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the Govan Mbeki Building.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 both the Govan Mbeki Building main entrance and the George Moore main entrance - first floor.
    
  • The slope continues up to the main entrance with handrails both sides.
    
  • The ramp was fenced off for construction works at the time of guide update in February 2023.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building giving ramped access to the ground floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• 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 159cm (5ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (East Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the east (right) side of the building toward 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 184cm (6ft).
  • 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 left of the entrance through the landscaped courtyard.
  • 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.
• 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 4 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.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 sets of heavy double doors beyond this entrance if not using the stairs to the left.

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Outside Access (Upper West Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the west side near the cafe, facing the Annie Lennox 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
• 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 3 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
  • This entrance and steps may be bypassed by the cafe entrance and ramp to the right as you face the entrance.

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Outside Access (Upper West Side - Café Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the west side from the landscaped courtyard, to the Grab n Go café area.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 left as you enter.
  • 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 not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance and ramp by pass the steps seen to the left that lead to the Upper West Side Entrance.

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Outside Access (West Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the west side, facing the Annie Lennox Building side entrance.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm (6ft 6in).
  • 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 entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the building half way up the internal ramp to the main ground floor corridor.
    
  • The internal ramp can be used to bypass 5 clearly marked steps up to the main café.
    
  • The paving to the path in front of the door is carpet stone cobbles which are uneven in places.

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Outside Access (Lower West Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the corner to the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 206cm (6ft 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 to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • This door gives access to the George Moore / Sir Alex Ferguson Library link.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to level 1 Campus Life Lounge from the front entrance lobby.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to level 1 Campus Life Lounge from the front entrance lobby.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Photographs 1-4 show the steps and ramp to the Campus Lounge.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the restaurant from the lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • There is a similar ramp from the lift lobby to the Grab n' Go cafe on the ground floor. Photographs 5 and 6 show the two ramps.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Sir Alex Ferguson Library Ground Floor link from the restaurant.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to Sir Alex Ferguson Library Ground Floor Link.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps and ramp/slope.
  • Photographs 7 and 8 show the steps. Photographs 9 and 10 show the long ramp that runs up the side of the building and the restaurant.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no 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 not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are height adjustable desks and flume cabinets in laboratories M721, M723, M724 and M726, examples of which are seen in photos 19 and 20.

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Lift (Front Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the building to the right as you enter at ground floor level.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the second floor, on the third floor, on the fourth floor, on the fifth floor, on the sixth floor and on the seventh floor.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Front Entrance - Ground Floor.
• 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 149cm x 209cm (4ft 11in 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 does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are manual doors on the ground floor and level 1 to the lift lobby but these are permanently held open.

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Lift (Centre Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located toward the centre of the building and at the rear of the restaurant.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor, on the fourth floor, on the fifth floor, on the sixth floor and on the seventh floor.
• The lift is approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 166cm x 162cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 4in).
• 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 does not have 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Main Entrance Lobby)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located in the main entrance lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance - ground floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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.
  • This staircase links the two front entrances at the ground and first floors and is bypassed by the lifts internally or ramp externally.

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Other Floors (Front Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • The stairs are located at the front right of the building next to the lifts.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the front entrance - ground floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not 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.
  • Photographs 1-4 show the front staircase.
    There is a second similar main staircase in the centre of the building by the lifts, from the East Entrance and Sir Alex Ferguson Library links serving floors G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, as shown in photographs 5 to 8.
    There is a third similar staircase to the rear of the building from the Archway Shared Entrance by the Charles Oakley Entrance and first and second floor links serving floors G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, as shown in photographs 9 to 12.
    Photographs 13-16 show a smaller fire escape staircase to the front left of the building rising from the Grab n' Go cafe, serving levels G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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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 good.

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Reception (Careers Centre)

• Careers is located to the right of the Campus Life Lounge.
• The desk is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the front lifts.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The Careers desk will be staffed during busy times, otherwise appointments can be booked online. Documents can be requested in Large Print and in Braille.

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Reception (Campus Life and Student Funding)

• Campus Life Desk is located to the front right of the Campus Life Lounge.
• The desk is 46m (50yd 11in) from the front lifts.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The VISA desk is to the rear left of this area, although drop in sessions are only available on Monday to Friday from 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs and an appointments service is not available.
  • The Student Funding offices are located to the right of this area and drop in appointment hours can vary therefore, booking an appointment is recommended.

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Reception (VISA and Seminar Rooms)

• VISA is located to the right of the Campus Life Lounge.
• The desk is 65m (71yd 3in) from the front lifts.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The VISA desk is to the rear right of this area and drop in sessions are only available on Monday to Friday from 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Seminar Rooms 1 and 2)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.

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• Comments View
  • The seminar rooms are now located within the VISA and Seminar Rooms section. I could not gain access to these two rooms which were either locked or in use during the revisit. Door measurements taken from outside.

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Accessible Toilet (Campus Life Lounge)

• 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 11m (12yd 1in) from the central lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the Campus Life Lounge.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is 60m from the front lifts.
  • There are further accessible toilets within the main building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Campus Life Lounge)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Campus Life Lounge.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the central lifts.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • A female toilet is located to the front of the Campus Life Lounge, 10m from the front lifts.
  • There is also a female toilet adjacent to the central lifts on this level.