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MacRobert, MR113

MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA

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  • MR113 - Computer Classroom is located on the first floor of the MacRobert building, through to the right from the main student lifts.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into MR113 - Computer Classroom.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching Room

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, lecture chairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are 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 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen.

Study Room

  • The room is located ahead as you enter the first door to MR113 - Computer Classroom.
  • The distance from main student lifts is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • 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 and height adjustable desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The light switch must be held for dimming or raising the lights.