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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include self contained flats.

Getting Here

By Road View
- This venue is located on University Street. University Street is located just north of the main campus, approximately a 75m walk from the front of the Lanyon Building.
- There is unmarked on street parking available along the length of University Street.
By Bus View
- The closest bus stop to University Street is the College Green bus stop, approximately 100m from University Street. This bus stop is served by routes 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 29, 29c and 652.
By Train View
- Botanic Train Station is located just to the north of the main university area, approximately 250m from University Street.
Useful Links View
- For more information about getting to the university, please see the Getting Here page on the university website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Translink website for details on public transport in Northern Ireland.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

Useful Information

To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
Email: [email protected].
The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
To see more information on Asperger’s Social and Support Group at Queen’s please click here (opens new tab).
The group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in the Student Guidance Centre. It allows students to develop friendships, discuss any difficulties which they may experience at university and receive support both from their peers and the group facilitators (two Disability Officers). The group meets in a safe, secure environment where members feel comfortable and accepted. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting the Ulster Museum and the Linen Hall Library, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on healthy eating and stress management.
To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre.
To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
Email: [email protected].
The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.

Building Parking

The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Site/Campus Car Parks View
- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Parking View
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on both sides of the street.
- The on street parking is not clearly marked.
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There is on street parking available on University Street.

Outside Access (Front Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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 5 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.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 146cm (4ft 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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 5 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 deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
Comments View
- The fifth step is in the threshold of the door and is not covered by the hand rail.

Getting Around

Access View
- 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 poor 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.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located directly in front as you enter from the rear entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the rear entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is not a landing.