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New King's, NK10

New King's, University of Aberdeen, High Street, Aberdeen, AB24 3UB

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  • Room NK10 is located on the ground floor of the New King's Building, immediately to the right from the left entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into NK10.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

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 rear seating rows and the whiteboard.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.