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Zoology, ZG18 - Lecture Theatre

Zoology Building, University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ

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Access To

  • The Zoology Lecture Theatre is located on the lower ground floor of the Zoology Building, to the left from the main lift (off the B22-B43 corridor).
  • View information on Zoology Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Lecture Theatre ZG18.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 143cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is also stepped access from the ground floor, to the left from the main entrance.
  • The ground floor entrance has 72cm wide double doors (one door was locked) which open towards you, followed by steps as you enter.
  • There are 3 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides.

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 lecture theatre seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There is a designated space for a wheelchair user.
  • The designated space for a wheelchair user is located in the front row.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit behind you and next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, stools and lecture chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs 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 92cm.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There are alternating handrails at the steps leading to the rear rows.