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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  • The Department of Computing
  • The Department of Psychology
  • the Department of Science Education
  • The Ian Gulland Lecture Theatre
  • The Graduate School Office
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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London on Lewisham Road, five miles from central London.
    
    From Central London take the A2 towards Dover via the Old Kent Road.
    At the end of Old Kent Road (on the New Cross Gate one-way system) turn into New Cross Road.
    Keep in the right hand lane and shortly after Sainsbury's take the A20 fork to Lewisham.
    Turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – Goldsmiths is on the left.
    
    From Kent, Surrey, Sussex, or north if using Blackwall Tunnel or Dartford River Crossing (southbound).
    Follow the A2 or A20 towards London (using M25 or South Circular road to join the nearest of these).
    On the A20, after passing through Lewisham, the Richard Hoggart Building is clearly visible on the left after about one mile.
    On the A2, follow the left turn after New Cross Station into Amersham Road, turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – Goldsmiths is on the left downhill.
    
  • There is no public parking on the Goldsmiths campus.
    Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.
    There are 2 on-street Blue Badge bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate.
    Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
• By Bus View
  • The following buses stop outside Goldsmiths: 21, 36, 53, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 343, 436 and 453.
• By Train View
  • The nearest over ground station is New Cross Rail Station and is approximately 5 minutes away.
    New Cross Gate rail station is also within travelling distance of Goldsmiths.
• By Underground View
  • There is not an underground station within travelling distance of Goldsmiths.
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Switchboard please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
• To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Centre provides general advice, enrolments, fees, assessments, housing and finance advice.
• To see more information on Disability and Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability and Wellbeing Service can help you to arrange any reasonable adjustments, equipment or support you need to study effectively at Goldsmiths.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Richard Hoggart 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 3 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 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Richard Hoggart building Rear Entrance - George Wood Theatre side.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.
  • There are 2 on-street Blue Badge bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate.
  • Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 18:00.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Richard Hoggart Building Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building at the Richard Hoggart building side on College Green.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the entrance closest to the George Wood Theatre and Richard Hoggart Building, to the right as you face the front of the building from College Green.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Lockwood Building Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building at the Lockwood building side on College Green.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 immediately beyond 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.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the entrance towards the Lockwood Building, to the middle as you face the front of the building from College Green.

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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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 to the right as you face 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.
• 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 2 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the entrance at the rear of the building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the upper seating area in the Graduate Study Centre.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photograph 8.
  • There are 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 and pictorial 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 good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The fixed loop is located in the Graduate School Office.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Entrance (Graduate School Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the foyer.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Reception (Graduate School Office)

• Graduate School is located in the foyer.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance - Richard Hoggart building side.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not 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 signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a sofa in the waiting area at 44cm high with armrests.

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Outside Access (Entrance to lift and stairs - Psychology department, Educational studies)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off College Green towards the Lockwood Building.
  • There is step free 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the entrance closest to the Lockwood Building, to the left as you face the front of the building from College Green.
  • There is also a push pad at this entrance placed at 97cm high which was out of use at the time of survey.

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Other Floors (Stairs C)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entering through the entrance to lift and stairs - Psychology department, Educational Studies.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the entrance to lift and stairs - Psychology department, Educational Studies.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • Stairs A are located in the ground floor foyer and access floors G and 1 only. Stairs A are medium, clearly marked with handrails on both sides. The first 2 steps do not have handrails (as shown in photographs 3 and 4). Stairs B are located in the middle of the building and access floors G, 1, 2 and 3. Stairs B are medium, not clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up (as shown in photographs 5 and 6). Stairs C are located just inside the entrance to lift and stairs - Psychology department, Educational Studies.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left on entering the building through the entrance to lift and stairs - Psychology department, Educational Studies.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to lift and stairs - Psychology department, Educational Studies.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 133cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 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 have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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Outside Access (Graduate Study Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the entrance to lift and stairs.
  • 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).
  • There is 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 single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • You can also avoid the ramp by accessing this entrance from the rear of the building (as shown in photograph 6).

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Graduate Study Centre

• The Graduate Study Centre is for the sole use of Post Graduate Research students.
• There are desk top computers for students to use on desks at 82cm high.
• There are height adjustable chairs with armrests.
• There is a small kitchen for students to use with the worktops at 90cm high.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• 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, tactile, Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance - Richard Hoggart building side.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the foyer to the right of the Graduate School Office.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet located on the 2nd floor which can be reached by turning left after exiting the lift lobby (as shown in photograph 3).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 189cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 2in).
  • 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 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot 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 fair.
  • There is a fair 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 medium.
• Comments View
  • There is also a baby changing table available in the accessible toilet placed at 91cm high when extended.

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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.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the foyer to the right of the Graduate School Office.
  • 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 - Richard Hoggart side.
  • 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
  • The shared toilets on the first floor are shown in photograph 3.
  • The shared toilets on the second floor are shown in photograph 4.
  • The shared toilets on the third floor are shown in photograph 5.
  • There are also staff only shared toilets on the first floor.