Contact Details
- Address
- Trumpington Street,
Cambridge CB2 1AG - Tel.
- 01223 339 700
- Fax
- 01223 339 701
- enquiries@jbs.cam.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/
Access Issues
- Contact
- Ms Joanne Black
- Tel.
- 01223 339 645
- Fax
- 01223 339 701
- j.black@jbs.cam.ac.uk
Location, Services and Transport
Old Addenbrooke's Site. See separate entry for Old Addenbrooke's Site.
Parking
No car park as such, and parking is very difficult. Regular disabled members could be allocated a space at the start of the year. Call in advance for advice on short-term parking.
General Information
Old Addenbrooke's Hospital building, fully converted in 1996. Very good access, despite being a listed building. All new members are given an induction pack and tour, but please ask if you may need longer to familiarise yourself with the building and facilities.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere in the building.
Medical facilities
Two first aiders in the building, and more on site.
Emergency procedures
Evacuation chairs fitted. Currently difficulty in training fire wardens, but this is being looked into. Report to reception if you will need help evacuating in an emergency.
Physical Access
Entrances
Level access to main entrance through wide, heavy, manual door. Low counter at reception. Level back entrance.
Number of floors
Seven floors in total, including ground floor.
Lifts and stairs
Two large lifts to all floors. All stairs have handrails, although those on the central staircases are rather awkward.
Lecture theatres
Two lecture theatres, both with level access to front and back via lift. Tiered padded fold-down seating, with space for wheelchairs at the back. Seats can be removed if necessary.
Seminar/teaching rooms
Nine seminar rooms, all with level access from lift, and all spacious, with moveable furniture.
Library
Recently refurbished. Ground level entrance with automatic doors, with access to mezzanine by external lift or stairs with handrails. Mezzanine has automatic doors. Please ask library staff to enable access to the mezzanine if required. Spacious, with plenty of workspace inside.
Computer facilities
Computer laboratory on ground floor, opposite library. All level and accessible, with moveable chairs. Wireless internet in almost all of the building, with guest access on request.
Toilets
Four disabled toilets in total, with one on ground floor. Other toilets are large and spacious.
Common rooms
Common room with staffed coffee bar on second floor. Spacious, with moveable chairs and tables, mostly of good height and some with armrests.
Other
- Some teaching takes place in Mill Lane Lecture Rooms — see separate entry. Please advise well in advance if this might be a problem.
Visual Impairments
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs welcome.
Computer facilities
Some scanners and speaking software available — speak to computer officer. Other hardware or software could be acquired if necessary.
Large print, Braille and audio
Large print information on prior request. touch readable buttons and audio information in lift.
Library and magnification equipment
Many photocopiers around building for text enlargement.
Signs and wayfinding
Very little external or directional signposting. The building is large, and can be confusing. Small map of each floor outside lifts. Temporary signs are in place for conferences and workshops.
Other
- Contrasting colours throughout building, as part of the design.
- Good lighting, with large windows in most areas. Individual desk lights can be provided if necessary.
- Lecture rooms have large screens and video links.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Induction loops fitted in both lecture theatres and in library desk.
Other
- Vibrating alarms can be provided. Flashing light fire alarms in lecture theatres.
- Building is open plan and rather echoey, with a marble floor and harsh furnishings.
- Individual offices, rooms and lecture theatres are mostly carpeted and fairly quiet.
Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues
Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Disability Resource Centre. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officer.
Planned Access Improvements
Induction loop and portable induction loop will soon be acquired for reception desk. Please advise if you have any other needs or suggestions to improve access.
The information on this page is the responsibility of the Judge Business School. The DRC updates information as it is recevied from the School. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with the Judge Business School.
