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Lecture Room 5

Lecture Block, Sidgwick Site, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 9DA

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Access To

  • Lecture Room 5 is located to your right on exiting the lift on the second floor of the Lecture Block.
  • There are unmarked doors leading between Lecture Room 5 and Lecture Room 4 on both the main seating area and in the speaker's area of this room.
  • View information on Lecture Block (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is Braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Room 5.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the balcony to the rear of the lecture theatre is accessed by 16 steps.
    There are then an additional four steps to reach the front of the balcony.
    The speaker's area can only be accessed via three steps.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • 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 is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located towards the front of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 89cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.