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Doctoral Academy Support Hub - Ellen Wilkinson

The University of Manchester, Devas Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Access To

  • The Doctoral Academy Support Hub is located on the Ground Floor within C Block.
  • View information on Ellen Wilkinson Building (opens new tab) .
  • 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 the Doctoral Academy Support Hub.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead after entering the area.
  • The distance from Doctoral Academy Support Hub entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 104cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There is some 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: benches.