Access Guide
Access To
- The Business School Postgraduate Research Hub is located on the first and second floors of 13-15 South College Street, to the right from the lift.
- View information on South College Street, 13-15 (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is step-free level access into the Business School Postgraduate Research Hub on both floors.
- Both entrances have single manual doors that open towards you.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilets with adaptations are located on the first and second floors of the building, and in the School of Economics Undergraduate Student Hub on the ground floor, please refer to the separate guides for details.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the left of the first floor.
Area (First Floor)
- This area is located to the right from the lift on the first floor.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 111cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: study spaces and a tea prep area.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- The following areas have stepped access: access to the second floor internally from this floor within the hub.
- Access throughout the area may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Cable hatches in the flooring could present a trip hazard at the time of survey (January 2026).
Area (Second Floor)
- This area is located to the right from the lift on the second floor.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a bell at a height of 90cm.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: study areas, meeting rooms and a kitchenette.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- The following areas have stepped access: access to the first floor internally from this floor within the hub.
- Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchenette (Second Floor)
- The kitchen/dining area is located to the right as you enter on the second floor.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 71cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter.
- The first and second floors of the Business School Postgraduate Research Hub can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 17 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps have open risers.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.