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Biffen Lecture Theatre (Found at Basement Floor)

Department of Genetics Building, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EH

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  • The Biffen Lecture Theatre is located on the basement floor of the Department of Genetics Building.
    The lecture theatre is not accessed internally, but through an external entrance only.
  • The external entrance to the lecture theatre is located at the north-east corner of the Genetics Building, to the left of the main entrance to the building.
    On the route to the lecture theatre, there are uneven surfaces and a steep ramp leading down to the entrance.
  • View information on Department of Genetics Building (opens new tab) .
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the lecture theatre.
  • The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all seating behind the first row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • 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 front row of the seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, desks and height adjustable desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern cannot be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a projector screen, a whiteboard and a blackboard.
  • There are cable covers and electrical socket covers as trip hazards at the front of the lecture theatre.