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Harker Lecture Room

Department of Earth Sciences (Sedgwick Building), Downing Site, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EQ

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  • Harker Lecture Room is located on the third floor of the east wing in the Department of Earth Sciences (Sedgwick Building).
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the lecture room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a small threshold at the entrance.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the speaker's area. The height of the step to access this area is 22cm.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.