Contact Details
- Address
- Austin Robinson Building,
Sidgwick Avenue,
Cambridge CB3 9DD - Tel.
- 01223 335 200
- Fax
- 01223 335 475
- faculty@econ.cam.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.econ.cam.ac.uk/
Access Issues
- Contact
- Mr Craig Peacock
- Tel.
- 01223 335 253
- Fax
- 01223 335 475
- cjp24@cam.ac.uk
Location, Services and Transport
Sidgwick Site. See separate entry for Sidgwick Site.
General Information
General
Faculty housed in Austin Robinson building. Most lectures take place in Lecture Block and Lady Mitchell Hall (see separate entries).
Smoking
No smoking anywhere in the building.
Medical facilities
First aider in building, and more on site.
Emergency procedures
Evacuation chairs available, with staff trained in their use. First floor toilet doubles as a fire refuge, and there is a refuge in the Marshall library.
Physical Access
Entrances
Level access at main entrance, through two sets of double doors. Level entrance to Marshall building opposite, with wheelchair lift to basement and mezzanine levels.
Number of floors
Five floors in total, including ground floor.
Lifts and stairs
Rather small lift (100x103x99) to first, second and third floors of Austin Robinson building. Marshall building has wheelchair lift to basement and mezzanine levels, but you must arrange in advance. Stairs have handrails.
Lecture theatres
Most lectures take place in Lecture Block and Lady Mitchell Hall — see separate entries.
Seminar/teaching rooms
Keynes seminar room on top floor of Austin Robinson building, accessed only by stairs. Other seminar and teaching rooms on mezzanine of Marshall building, with wheelchair lift access. Level inside.
Library
Second floor of Marshall building. Lift access from Austin Robinson building, but arrange in advance for the back door to be opened. Five steps or wheelchair lift to main area, which is spacious and smooth. Journals upstairs, only accessible by stairs, but staff will fetch. All stairs have handrails.
Computer facilities
Computer room in basement of Marshall building, accessed by wheelchair lift. Rather small, but with moveable chairs. Power points in library for laptops.
Toilets
Disabled toilet in basement of Marshall building, and on first floor of Austin Robinson building.
Common rooms
Graduate common room on mezzanine of Marshall building, accessed by stairlift. Faculty common room on fourth floor, only accessible by stairs.
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
Good lighting in library, and extra lights on some individual desks. Photocopier available. Magnifying sheets or glasses could be acquired if needed.
Signs and wayfinding
Signs are fairly clear.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Some infra-red systems in Lecture Block and induction loop in Lady Mitchell Hall — see separate entries.
Other
- Telephones are designed for hearing aid users — switch to T.
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 Economics. 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 Economics.