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Biology Teaching Organisation Reception

James Clerk Maxwell Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FD

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Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Access To

  • The Biology Teaching Organisation Reception is located on level 2 of the James Clerk Maxwell Building.
  • View information on James Clerk Maxwell Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Biology Teaching Organisation Reception area.
  • There are double manual doors which opens away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 66cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your left on entering the Biology Teaching Organisation Area.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There is a meeting room in the reception area numbered 2105D. It is accessed by a manual door with a width of 86cm.