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Godfrey Thomson Hall

Thomson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ

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Access To

  • Godfrey Thomson Hall is located in front of you on entrance to Thomson's Land.
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  • 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 Godfrey Thomson Hall.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 94cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • Wiring may serve as a trip hazard.