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Beyer Lecture Theatre

Beyer Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Access To

  • The Beyer Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Beyer Building.
  • View information on Beyer Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Beyer Lecture Theatre.
  • There are double automatic doors which opens away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 65cm.
  • The width of the opening is 60cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 60cm.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating of the lecture theatre, to both sides of the seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • 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 to the front of the lecture theatre.
  • 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: benches.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.