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GF.14 - Auditorium

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

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  • GF.14 Auditorium is located on the ground floor of the UOE Business School.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access GF.14 Auditorium.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • 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 is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located in the front row of seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 87cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • The designated seating is obstructed by electrical ports.