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Cyberspace Café

Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics), University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road Site, Cambridge, CB2 1EW

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Access To

  • The Cyberspace Café is located on the second floor of the Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics).
  • There is a link between the Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics) and the Department of Chemistry (Chemistry Building) on the second floor.
  • View information on Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics) (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Department of Chemistry (Chemistry Building) (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Cyberspace Café.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is an alternative entrance off the main staircase.
    There is a stepped entrance from the second floor of the Chemistry of Health Building.

    Opening Times for Cyberspace Café:
    Monday 08:45 - 15:30.
    Tuesday 08:45 - 15:30.
    Wednesday 08:45 - 15:30.
    Thursday 08:45 - 15:30.
    Friday 08:45 - 15:30.
    Saturday Closed.
    Sunday Closed.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located immediately in front of you on exiting the lift lobby on the second floor of the Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics).
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The distance from the lift on the ground floor is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 145cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 56cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.