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Student Services

Murchison House, The University of Edinburgh, 10 Max Born Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF

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  • Student Services is located on the ground floor of Murchison House in the corridor to the right just before the south lifts.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Student Services waiting area.
  • The width of the opening is 187cm.
  • This is an open access point and has no doors.

Area (Waiting Area)

  • Ahead as you enter the student services area.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • Services available in this area include: the Student Services waiting area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

Room (Room 7)

  • The room is located facing the Student Services waiting area.
  • The distance from the Student Services entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • There are other similar rooms available within this service.