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1.23 MSc Study Room

Geography (Old Infirmary), The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 1 Drummond Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9XP

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Access To

  • 1.23 MSc Study Room is located on level 1 of the Geography (Old Infirmary) Building, to the right and then along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • View information on Geography (Old Infirmary) (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter 1.23 MSc Study Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a key pad lock on the door at a height of 107cm.

Room

  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.