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GF.12 - Student Services

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 29 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9JS

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Access To

  • G.12 Student Services is located on the ground floor of UOE Business School.
  • View information on UOE Business School (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the student services.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the ground floor of UOE Business School, to the right of the Concourse entrance.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.