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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an interfaith prayer and common room, ablution facilities and toilet facilities.
• The Interfaith Room is located on level 1 of the Main Building West Quad, at the foot of staircase 18, below the Interfaith Chaplaincy and accessed from the rear of the One A The Square café and brasserie.
• Interfaith Chaplaincy link (new tab) - click here.
• One A The Square link (new tab) - click here.
• Main Building West Quad - North link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
    From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction.
    M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west.
    Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west).
  • Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
    There is limited pay and display on street parking across the campus and a long stay pay and display public car park in Lilybank Gardens.
    There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
• By Bus View
  • Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
    First Group buses Simplicity services 4 and 4A , bus routes 15 and 370 and Stagecoach bus services X25, X25A, X76 and X77 all stop on University Avenue by the Main Gate opposite the library.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the University is Partick to the west of the campus approximately 0.9 miles away (18 minutes) via Byres Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
    The nearest train station to the east of the University campus is Charing Cross approximately 0.9 miles away (19 minutes) from Bank Street via Woodlands Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Hillhead on Byres Road. The station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
    The nearest underground station to the east of the campus is Kelvinbridge, the station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
• Useful Links View
  • For details of bus services in and around Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of train services to and from Partick and facilities at the station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of the SPT underground network, stations and accessibility.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
• Email: [email protected].
• The service is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
• Email: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/contact/.
• The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
• Email: [email protected].
• For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
• Email: [email protected].
• The student representative council is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
• Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service.
• There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.

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Building Parking

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Main Campus car park.
  • The car park is located off University Avenue, around the main campus buildings.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are Blue Badge bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus.
  • Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Gilmorehill Main Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Avenue, on North Front, Engineering Way, South Front, Science Way and The Square.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Main Building, Thomson Building, James Watt Building, Stair Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the building entrances.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Main Building.
• Comments View
  • There are Blue Badge bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. There are Blue Badge bays by the South Front West Quad entrance, South Front Court and Senate entrance, North Front Business School entrance, Stair Building, McIntyre Building, North Front Gift Shop and Visitor Centre and The James Watt Building.
  • There is additional parking by the Kelvin Building and the Graham Kerr Building Hunterian Zoology Museum on Science Way.
  • Parking is free and permits not required from 5:00pm to 8:30am Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

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Outside Access (North Front Business School Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the North Front of the Main Building on the right on level 1.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.

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Outside Access (The Square Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 on The Square to the side of the Main Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm (2ft).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Outside Access (Chapel Corridor (South) Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 2 to the left rear of the chapel in the West Quad.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Entrance (Interfaith Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 at the foot of staircase 18.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Ablutions Room

• The ablutions room is located to the left of the interfaith room, behind the standard toilets and shower.
• The door is over 75cm wide and opens away from you (push).
• The facilities within the room include washing facilities with push button taps. Cloth and wudhu cloths are available as well as a laundry basket.

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Other Floors (Staircase 18)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the Staircase 18 stairwell from One A The Square.
  • The stairs are approximately 60m from the North Front Business School entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • This staircase links the Interfaith Room with the Interfaith Chaplaincy and Memorial Chapel.
  • Level access via lift may be gained via the Main Building - West Quad (Business & Management).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in One A The Square.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in the corridor beyond the Interfaith Room entrance on the left.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Interfaith Room entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are foot washing ablution facilities available in this cubicle.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located in the corridor beyond the Interfaith Room entrance on the left.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Interfaith Room.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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• Information on Evacuation from University Buildings View
  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building does not have refuge alerters.