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Shared Section (Useful Information)

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Useful Information

• Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
• To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms and an office space.
• This guide covers the Royal Holloway area of Senate House which is located on the first floor of the building and consists of rooms 102 to 107.
• Much of the rest of Senate House belongs to the University of London and provides teaching rooms, conference rooms, offices and several library areas including the Main University of London Library which is located on the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
• Senate House - South Block link (new tab) - click here.
• Senate House - University of London Main Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Exiting the M1 at junction 1 onto the North Circular road, follow until the Brent Cross interchange and turn right here onto the A41. Follow the A41 road to the end and then turn right onto the Finchley Road. Following the A41 still, the road will become the B525, continue to the end of the road and turn left onto the Outer Circle, then turn left onto Gloucester Gate and then right onto Albany Street. Follow this road till you reach the A501. Take the first exit onto the A400. Follow this road for approximately 800 m, then turn left onto Keppel Street. Senate House is on Malet Street at the end of Keppel Street. It is located within the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emissions Zones.
  • There are car parks located at the front and rear of the building. There is also On Street Parking is available on Keppel Street, close to this building.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is Russell Square (Stop E) located on Russell Square to the rear of Senate House. The services that run to this stop are 14, 188 and X68.
  • For more information on buses in London please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is London Euston.
  • Euston Station is approximately a 10 minute walk away. All of the main London Terminals can be reached vis public transport from the building.
  • For more information on trains to London and details of London Stations please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Russell Square.
  • Russell Square underground station is on the Piccadilly Line and is approximately a 6 minute walk away.
  • For more information on the London Underground please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on how to find the University, please click on the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
• To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking (Malet Street)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located off Malet Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • 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 car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Building Parking (Russell Square)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located either side of the buildings centre.
  • 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 2 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 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance to south wing.
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Walkway Area Between North and South Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Russell Square Car Park.
  • There is ramped/sloped or 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) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• 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 steep.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 123cm (4ft).
• 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance off the Malet Street Car Park. This can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.
  • There are three similar stepped entrances off both the Russel Square and Malet Street Car Parks. An example of which can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.
  • After entering the Walkway Area, there is a separate entrance into both the North and South Blocks at either end of the walkway.

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Entrance (South Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the walkway area between North and South Block.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is a revolving door instead of the second set of doors with a width of 160cm. This can be seen in photograph 4.

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Reception (Senate House Reception)

• Senate House Reception is located to your right on entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the South Block Entrance.
• 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.

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• Comments View
  • The recess has a depth of 30cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
  • There are not 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 directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high 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 several teaching rooms in the area. Photographs 5 and 6 show room 102 and photographs 7 and 8 show room 104.

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Other Floors (Senate House)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are alternate staircases located around senate house. Some of which can be seen in photographs 2, 3 and 4.

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Lift (Senate House Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 185cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 1in).
• 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There was an advertisement partially covering the mirror to the rear of the lift at the time of survey. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Entrance (Royal Holloway First Floor Foyer Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor opposite the Senate House - South Block Main Lifts.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).

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Entrance (Royal Holloway Rear Corridor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Royal Holloway Area when approaching from the first floor corridor to the rear right of the South Block.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • To reach this entrance within Senate House there are several sets of manual heavy double which require a key card to get through.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There are accessible toilets located throughout Senate House - South Block.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are standard toilets located throughout Senate House - South Block.