Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include
Floor B : Faculty of Science Mass Spectrometry Centre
Floor C : Chemistry Undergraduate Admissions
Floor D : Graduate Research Centre
Floor E : Biomedical Science Laboratory. - Chemistry - Dainton Building link (new tab) - click here.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - C12c please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - C12h please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - D17a please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - D17a1 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - D17h please click here (new tab)
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the west side of Sheffield city centre, off Netherthorpe Road and Upper Hanover Street, which can be accessed via the A61.
- Limited parking is available at the site/campus car parks off Bolsover Street. Parking is by permit only.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Sheffield University/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. There is step free access by lift to all platforms.
The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
- The nearest station is Sheffield. There is step free access by lift to all platforms.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
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Useful Links
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- For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
- 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 and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
- This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
- To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
- To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Bolsover Street - Chemistry Dainton Building Car Park (Category B).
- The car park is located on Bolsover Street, at the rear of the building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- On street parking is available on Bolsover Street, but is not marked into bays (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
- On street parking is on Bolsover Street is prohibited between 07:30 - 09:30 and 16:00 - 18:30, as the parking area is used as a bus lane between these hours.
Entrance (Floor B Entrance from the Dainton Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor B of the Dainton Building, to the right of the Dainton lift lobby.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
Entrance (Floor C Entrance from the Dainton Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor C of the Dainton Building, just beyond the Dainton Lift.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the Dainton Building main entrance and 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
Entrance (Floor D Entrance from the Dainton Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor D of the Dainton Building, to the right of the Dainton lift lobby.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the Graduate Research Centre.
Entrance (Floor E Entrance from the Dainton Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor E of the Dainton Building, to the right of the Dainton lift lobby.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to biomedical science lab E13.
- This entrance is usually locked.
- The doorbell is on the second set of doors, and is used to attract attention if the door is locked and the lab is in use.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Dainton Building, on floor D.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Dainton Building, on all floors.