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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include ;
  First Floor
  
  • A Subway outlet
  • Student Services.
  
  Second Floor
  
  • Access to lecture theatres
  • Access to the Student Union Quarter
  • Food outlets
  • Starbucks
  • Eat Central
  • Papa John's
  .

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is situated just off the A38 Queensway to the west of Derby City. There are clearly signed routes to the M1 north and south. From either direction travel to the A38 Markeaton Island and take the exit signposted University of Derby. After 200m bear left onto the slip road and remain in the left lane. Turn left into Kedleston Road and take the right hand lane, signposted University. The main entrance is clearly signposted 100m on the right. Just inside the University grounds is the security barrier. Permit holders use the left lane, visitors use the right lane.
  • There are designated car parks for students, visitors and staff. There is also an extensive park and ride facility at Markeaton Park served by the free Unibus service direct to the main entrance.
• By Bus View
  • Unibus serves the Kedleston Road campus and all University owned Halls of Residence. The services also serve the railway station and the city centre. The Unibus is free for staff and students with a valid ID card and the public can also use the service at a fare of £2.
• By Train View
  • The nearest main railway station is Derby which has local services and direct services to London, and the CrossCountry network serving England, Wales and Scotland. From Derby Station the Unibus is a direct route to the Kedleston Road site.
• Useful Links View
  • Notts & Derby Buses provide the Unibus services which serve all campus areas and halls of residence.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • East Midlands Trains provide services to London and the North West from Derby station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Cross Country Trains provide services to the South West, North East and Scotland.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01332 593 000.
• Email: [email protected]
• The Wellbeing Centre provides information and guidance to help look after student wellbeing whilst at University. You can book appointments with our specialist advisers (including Disability Advisers) or contact the service through the dedicated helpline available during the week. There’s also a free counselling service and unique workshops.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01332 591 167.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01332 594 111.
• Email: [email protected]

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Parking

• There are separate guides for car parks for staff, students and visitors which serve all the buildings on the campus.
• There is drop off point located between Kedleston Road and Car Park 1.
• For information on Car Park 1 – Student Car Park please click here
• For information on Car Park 3 – Staff Car Park please click here
• For information on the Visitors Car Park please click here.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Entry and Exit Barriers

• Immediately beyond the reception desk are automated barriers. There is a gate to the left for mobility impaired students and visitors which may be opened by swiping an ID card (110cm high reader) or by the reception staff. The gate is 120cm wide. The standard gates are 80cm wide and are operated by the ID card. Adjacent to the entry barriers are the exit barriers which have the same dimensions.
• All entry to the University buildings is through these controlled barriers.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to Level 1.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Photographs 2, 3 and 4 show the ramp between Level 1 and 2 of the Atrium. The ramp is continuous from Level 1, through Level 2 to Level 3 with level landings and handrails both sides.
  • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the landing between Level 1 and level 2.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to Level 2.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps and ramp/slope.
  • There is a lift in the Student Union Quarter which bypasses the steps and ramps. The full details for the lift are shown below.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the second floor.
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the step(s) and ramp(s)/slope(s).
  • Photograph 5 shows the ramp between Level 2 and 3 of the Atrium. The ramp is continuous from Level 1, through Level 2 to Level 3 with level landings and handrails both sides.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of The Atrium.
  • The stairs are approximately 45m from the Main Entrance.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • The Atrium features a ramp which serves levels 1 and 2. The ramp is in three sections each of which has a slight gradient and has handrails on both sides. The stairs meet a central landing between levels 1 and 2.

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Student Services

• The Student Service is situated on The Atrium Level 1 between the Subway outlet and the Library.
• The Service is open between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Thursday (with additional help available in the Wellbeing Centre until 19:00 if needed) and 08:30 to 16:30 on Friday.

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Eating and Drinking (Food Courts)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 107cm (3ft 6in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks, snacks and refectory meals.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 food outlets, Subway at Level 1, Starbucks, Eat Central and Papa John's at Level 2.

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Counter (Subway)

• The desk is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• Subway is located on Level 1 of The Atrium to the right of the ramp.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Opening Times:
  • 07:00-20:00 Monday to Friday. Closed at weekends.

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Counter (Starbucks)

• The desk is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Starbucks is located on the 2nd level of The Atrium to the right of the ramp.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter, via lift.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Opening Times:
  • 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday. Closed weekends.

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Counter (Eat Central)

• The desk is 110m (120yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Eat Central is located on the 2nd Level of The Atrium.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter, via lift.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Papa John's)

• The desk is 114m (124yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• Papa John's is located on Level 2 of The Atrium.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter, via lift.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Opening Times:
  • 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. Closed weekends.