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Swann Lecture Theatre

Michael Swann Building, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Max Born Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF

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Access To

  • The Swann Lecture Theatre is located in the Michael Swann Building, to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, narrow walkways and shiny flooring.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to enter the Swann Lecture Theatre.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 186cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 192cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The ramp described above to enter the lecture theatre is located between the two sets of entrance doors.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the back row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the majority of the tiered seating and the stage/speaker's area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the back row of seating.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable desks.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 80cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.
  • Each lecture chair has an attached fold-out mini desk with a surface height of 66cm and a clear underside space of 65cm.
    There are also four such mini desks for the designated wheelchair spaces; in these cases the desks are height-adjustable.