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Peston Lecture Theatre - GCG10

Graduate Centre, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, Bethnal Green, E1 4PA

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Access To

  • The Peston Lecture Theatre - GCG10 is located on Level 0 of the Graduate Centre, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is Braille, tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Peston Lecture Theatre - GCG10.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a key card reader to enter through this door at a height of 121cm.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is an additional entrance to the Peston Lecture Theatre - GCG10, which is located on Level 1A of the Graduate Centre, immediately to the right as you exit the lift.
  • It provides step-free access to the back row of seating. There are two sets of single manual doors at this entrance, both of which open towards you (pull), are heavy, have an opening width of 108cm, and have a medium colour contrast.
  • The second set of doors has a key card reader to enter at a height of 122cm, and a door release button to exit at a height of 126cm.
  • There is then a slight slope down into the lecture theatre after the doors, which is long.
  • There is Braille, tactile, written text and numbered signage for the lecture theatre at this entrance.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the front and back rows only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the middle 9 rows of seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the centre of the front row of seating, and behind the back row of seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you, behind you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs, lecture chairs and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some seating and desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 110cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.