Contact Details
- Address
- West Road,
Cambridge, CB3 9BS - Tel.
- 01223 763 002
- Fax
- 01223 763 003
- faculty-office@divinity.cam.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/
Access Issues
- Contact
- Dr Peter Harland
- Tel.
- 01223 763 017
- Fax
- 01223 763 003
- pjh42@cam.ac.uk
Location, Services and Transport
Sidgwick Site. See separate entry for Sidgwick Site.
General Information
New building, opened in 2000, with good access.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere in the building.
Medical facilities
First aiders on site.
Emergency procedures
Evacuation chairs fitted near fire escapes.
Physical Access
Entrances
Level access at main entrance. Smooth and carpeted inside. The Faculty has automated and push button doors.
Number of floors
Four floors, including basement, plus a mezzanine level.
Lifts and stairs
Lift to all floors, with fold-down seat inside. Wheelchair lift in library. Stairs all have continuous handrails.
Lecture theatres
All lectures take place in the building. Lecture theatres at basement level, accessible by lift and level inside. Three have fixed bench seating, but the rest have moveable furniture.
Seminar/teaching rooms
All teaching and seminar rooms accessible by lift.
Library
Second floor, through heavy doors from lift. Smooth and spacious. Wheelchair lift to upper gallery, not suitable for heavy electric wheelchairs. Staff will fetch books. Plenty of workspace at lower level.
Computer facilities
Wireless internet installed across whole building. Computers available for use in Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
Toilets
Disabled toilets on ground and second floors.
Common rooms
Ground floor, smooth, level, with moveable furniture.
Visual Impairments
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs welcome.
Computer facilities
Currently no special hardware or software for visually impaired users.
Large print, Braille and audio
Large print information on prior request.
Library and magnification equipment
Library staff are very aware of fonts and colours to use on notices and leaflets. Staff happy to give any help needed. Photocopier available.
Signs and wayfinding
Good, clear signs around the building.
Other
- Lift has touch-readable buttons and audio information.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Induction loop in main lecture theatre.
Other
- Library is open plan, so sound does carry, but furnishings are soft and the room is small.
Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues
Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officer.
The information on this page is the responsibility of the Faculty of Divinity. The ADRC updates information as it is received from the Faculty. This page was last updated on 25th May 2012. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with the Faculty of Divinity.