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1-3 University Square

Queen's University Belfast, 1-3 University Square, Belfast, BT7 1PA

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Getting Here (v2)

Useful Information

  • To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
  • Email: disability.office@qub.ac.uk.
  • The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
  • To see more information on ASC Peer Support Group at Queen's please click here (opens new tab).
  • The Group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in One Elmwood Student Centre. It is a peer-led group that provides an additional opportunity for students to develop friendships, share experiences and offer each other support and guidance. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting local places of interest, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on relevant topics. Over the last number of years, the group has been supported to agree a quieter lunch space in the Union where students with ASC can take some time to unwind from the busy atmosphere of University life.
  • To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
  • Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre. .
  • To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
  • Email: ssesw@qub.ac.uk.
  • The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.

Site/Campus Car Park (Botanic Gardens Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Botanic Gardens.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Administration Building.
    • 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 430cm (12ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge 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 Administration Building.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Administration Building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Library Building.
  • Comments View
    • Taxis are permitted to enter the car park for drop-off only.

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on University Square.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (University Square)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off University Square.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the ground floor excluding the school office from the main reception.
    • The width of the ramp is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The ramp can be seen in photograph 1. There are similar ramps to reach 1 0G. 003 - 1 0G.004 and another to reach 3 0G. 003 - 3 0G.004. These can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
    • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to 003. 0G. 007 to 003. 0G. 007.
    • The width of the ramp is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • This can be seen in photograph 4.
    • 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 directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is access between 1 University Square, 2 University Square and 3 University Square on the ground floor.
    • There is access between 2 University Square and 3 University Square on all floors.
    • There is access between 3 University Square and 4 University Square on the first floor.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the 2 University Square Entrance.
    • 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 the left going up.
    • There is not a landing.
    • There are similar staircases in both 1 and 3 University Square. The staircase in number 2 University Square has it's handrail on the right and can be seen in photograph 2.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor in number 2 University Square.
    • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the stairs.
    • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are similar male and female toilets on the first floor in 1 University Square.
    • There is a female toilet on the first floor in 3 University Square.