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Lecture Theatre G.03

50 George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Edinburgh, EH8 9JU

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Access To

  • Lecture Theatre G.03 is located in George Square, 50, to the left as you enter from the main entrance, beyond reception.
  • View information on George Square, 50 (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre G.03.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: lower seating rows and the speaker's area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is tiered seating with a handrail on both sides of the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the rear row, beside the central steps.
  • 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and lecture chairs.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 85cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 89cm.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern cannot be adjusted to a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • The handrails only cover the first 4 steps down to the rear tiered seating row.