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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include computer rooms, offices and a lecture theatre.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 7726.
• Email: [email protected].
• Support Services are part of the Student Services department.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 4732.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 023 8059 5959.
• Email: [email protected].

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Southampton Highfield Campus is located at the north of Southampton, approximately 2 miles from the end of the M3 (J14). Highfield Campus is located just off Burgess Road, approximately 1 mile from Junction 4 on the M27 via Stoneham Way (A335).
  • There is a campus car park at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road. This car park contains limited parking and parking charges apply for non permit holders. There are additional Blue Badge bays for specific buildings throughout the campus.
• By Bus View
  • The Southampton Uni Interchange is located in the centre of the Highfield Campus and is served by the U1, U1A, U1C, U1E, U1W, U1N, U2, U2B, U2C, U6, U6C, U6H, U9 bus routes. The Southampton Uni Interchange is approximately 300m from the main campus reception in Building 37.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the Southampton University Highfield Campus is the Swaythling Railway Station. This station is approximately 2km from the campus which takes approximately 25 minutes to complete by foot. This station is served by the South Western Railway Service.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on university parking, campus locations and campus maps.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on bus routes, timetables and ticket pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on nationwide train time tabling, tickets and connections.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bus Interchange and Cafe AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Parking Information

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
• There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
• If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Highfield Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located approximately 440m from the main entrance.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Highfield Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the north end of the campus off Broadlands Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Buildings 45 and 16.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• 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 32 (EEE) and Buildings 45 and 16.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Building 45, 16 or 32.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you face 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 a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/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.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The approach is on a steep slope.

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Outside Access (Information System Services)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 12 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance was locked at the time of survey.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to areas within Estates and Facilities from the reception on level 3.
  • The ramp in Estates and Facilities on level 3 is shown in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to level 1 services from the north stairwell.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps on level 1 are shown in photographs 2 and 3.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Main Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead and then to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all services / areas on level 4.
• Comments View
  • There are manual single and double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.

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Other Floors (Information Systems Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Information Systems entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all services / areas on level 4.
• Comments View
  • There are manual single and double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building, to the rear.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 146cm x 130cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 low to moderate.

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Reception (Repairs Service Team Level 1)

• Repairs and Service Team is located to the left as you exit the lift.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are low to moderate.
• The reception desk/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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Reception (Estates and Facilities - Level 3)

• Estates and Facilities is located ahead as you exit the lift.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The low section is on the right hand side of the reception desk (photograph 4).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Right-Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 261cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 102cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • 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).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located ahead as you enter and through the door on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The female standard toilet is located next to the accessible toilet.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located ahead as you enter and through the door on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There are additional staff only standard toilets located in Building and Facilities on level 1.
• Comments View
  • There are additional staff only standard toilets located in Building and Facilities on level 1.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right as you exit the lift, through the door on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to the right as you exit the lift, through the door on the right and at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Shower (Level 3)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you exit the lift, through the door on the right and at the end of the corridor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are additional staff only standard showers located in Building and Facilities on level 1.

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Building Parking ( - Copy 1)

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • The nearest site/campus car park is approximately 440m from the main entrance. The name of the car park is Highfield Campus Car Park.
• 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.