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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU).
• Ground Floor - G STEP (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) and Space Technology Exchange Partnership.
  1st Floor - ELTU rooms 101 to 108
  2nd Floor - ELTU rooms 201 to 207
  3rd Floor - ELTU reception.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University Campus is located to the south of Leicester City Centre, accessed via University Road. This leads off London Road (A6) and Welford Road (A5199), both of which lead south off of the Inner Ring Road (A594).
  • Parking on campus is very limited, but there are several public car parks nearby.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 47, 47a, 48, 48a, 80 and 80a stop on University Road, close to this building.
• By Train View
  • Leicester Station is located on the south side of the City Centre, just off the Inner Ring Road. University Road can be reached from here using the 48 or 80 bus. Leicester is on the London - Sheffield and the Birmingham - Stansted lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information about getting to the Campus, please see the Getting To Leicester page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more details regarding buses in Leicester, please see the Arriva website.
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  • For more information regarding trains to Leicester, please see the National Rail Enquiries website.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on AccessAbility Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 252 5002.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 252 5281.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Taught Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 252 5381.
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• To see more information on Research Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 229 7652.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 252 2428.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is at a height of 142cm.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in) wide.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.

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Reception

• The main reception is located to the right as you enter the building.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • 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-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the third floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 360cm x 220cm (11ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility via lift.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The standard male and female toilets are for G STEP staff only.
  • There are additional standard male and female toilets located on floors 1, 2 and 3 that are for use by students.