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L050 - F V Smith Lecture Theatre

Psychology, Durham University, Upper Mountjoy, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Access To

  • L050 - F V Smith Lecture Theatre is located on the upper level of the Psychology building, to the right of the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into L050 - F V Smith Lecture Theatre.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the front of the lecture theatre, the speaker's desk area and all rows of seating other than the back row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located to the rear of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is also designated seating to the front of the lecture theatre.
    This is only accessible via steps from the rear of the lecture theatre.