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The Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly Learning Resource Centre

University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to the standard gender neutral toilets on the ground floor is via a steep slope and a step.
    • Access to Zone 1 from the main reception is via a steep slope.
    • Access to the window bays is via a step.
    • Access to the silent study area is via a slight slope.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right when entering the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the gender neutral toilets.
    • Gender neutral standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located to the rear left of the ground floor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Site/Campus Car Park (North Entrance to Southwell Hall)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along the road running from the North entrance to Southwell Hall.
    • 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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
    • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
    • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
    • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
    • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
    • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
    • - A department issued day voucher; or
    • - An event specific parking registration.
    • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
    • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx
    • The car parking spaces are along both sides of the road from the north entrance to the Jubilee Visitors car park.
      The university buildings along this road are Business School North, The Exchange, Computer Science Building, The Atrium Restaurant, Dearing Building, XU Yafen Building, XANG Fujia Building, Advanced Manufacturing Building, Business School South Building and Business School South Auditorium Building.

Site/Campus Car Park (Jubilee Visitors Pay and Display)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the south end of Wollaton Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Si Yuan Centre.
    • 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 228cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 29m (95.14ft) from the Si Yuan Centre.
    • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
    • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
    • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
    • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
    • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
    • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
    • - A department issued day voucher; or
    • - An event specific parking registration.
    • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
    • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx .

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 89cm.
  • The security barriers are operated by key card.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left when entering the building.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Library

  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: each window desk bay, silent study pods and the breakout zone.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the walkway towards zone 1, silent study zones, the computer area and the library reception.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, large letter key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, trackball mouse, document holders, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, coloured overlays and headsets.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Mindview and Zoomtext.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and zones 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located ahead when entering the building.
  • The zones 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 9cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right when entering on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 172cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.