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425 Anatomy Lecture Theatre - Doorway 3

Old Medical School, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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Access To

  • 425 Anatomy Lecture Theatre is on the second floor of the Old Medical School. Enter using Doorway 3, use the lift to floor 2, exit the lift to your right, the 425 Anatomy Lecture Theatre is on your right.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 425 Main Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • This Lecture Theatre has a similar second door named as Exit.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all of the Lecture Theatre seating rows.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The chairs with armrests in this room all have a fixed working ledge in front of them as a writing space or book/computer rest.