Contact Details
- Address
- Lensfield Road,
Cambridge CB2 1ER - Tel.
- 01223 336 540
- Fax
- 01223 336 549
- enquiries@spri.cam.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/
Access Issues
- Contact
- Kate Gilbert
- Tel.
- 01223 336 541
- Fax
- 01223 336 549
- kjg26@cam.ac.uk
Location, Services and Transport
Lensfield Road, just off the Hills Road/Regent Street junction. A ten minute walk to the main city centre and railway station.
Traffic
Lensfield Road can be busy during peak times, with many parked cars adding to congestion, the junction nearby can also be difficult. There are, however, several pelican crossings and pavements are fairly wide.
Services and shops
City centre. There are also many small shops, cafes and other services along Hills Road.
Parking
Small staff car park outside with one disabled bay. Please call in advance to reserve. The Queen Anne multi-storey car park is also nearby. Regular disabled members of the Institute can obtain a parking permit.
Other transport options
Bus stop nearby. The Uni 4 bus stop is on Trumpington Street, a 3–4 minute walk away.
General Information
Sub-department of the Department of Geography, concentrating on research involving the Arctic, Antarctic and glaciology worldwide. Access to the building is generally very good.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere on site.
Medical facilities
First aider in the Institute. Also, many first aiders in the Chemistry building next door, who can be contacted immediately.
Emergency procedures
Evacuation chairs available, located on the 2nd floor. Lift is not to be used in the event of an emergency.
Physical Access
Entrances
Disabled lift to to the main entrance of the Institute with automatic doors into the building. Low reception counter.
Number of floors
Four floors in total, including basement, which is not publicly accessible.
Lifts and stairs
Lift to all floors.
Lecture theatres
Ground level access to seating area. Tiered seating, with hard folding benches, but plenty of space for wheelchairs or other chairs. Level back entrance to front and stage, where there is moveable furniture and plenty of space.
Seminar/teaching rooms
Front of lecture theatre often used as a meeting room, with level back entrance and moveable furniture. Seminar room does not have level access from lift, as there are several doors and steps to negotiate.
Library
Spread over three floors of the building, with main entrance on first floor. External lift to all levels - ask staff for help with doors. Plenty of space, and several accessible computers.
Computer facilities
Several computers in library, all accessible.
Toilets
Disabled toilet located on the ground floor.
Museum
Museum entrance located on Lensfield Road. Disabled lift to entrance. A set of manual doors. Smooth and spacious inside.
Other
- Small gardens outside, all fairly level and accessible, with some paving and some lawn.
Visual Impairments
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs welcome.
Computer facilities
Two computers have assistive software installed.
Large print, Braille and audio
Large print information, or on different coloured paper, on prior request. Touch readable and Braille information in lift.
Library and magnification equipment
Lighting in library is good, and extra lights are available on request. Various magnification equipment available, plus a photocopier for text enlargement.
Signs and wayfinding
Large, clear signs in museum and library — all information at least 16pt. The building is small, and wayfinding is not a problem.
Other
- Good lighting in museum and generally in all areas of the building.
- Steps and stairs, including in the lecture theatre, are marked and have continuous handrails.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
Induction loop in lecture theatre. Portable loop available from reception.
Other
- There is some traffic noise from Lensfield Road, especially during peak times. The school next door can also be noisy at breaktime.
- However, most public spaces such as the library are shielded from the traffic noise and are fairly quiet.
Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues
Arrangements for students with Specific Learning Difficulties on request. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officer. Information can be provided in different formats, for example large print or on coloured paper.
Planned Access Improvements
Adaptations can be made as necessary — please feel free to discuss your needs and suggestions.
The information on this page is the responsibility of the Scott Polar Research Institute. The ADRC updates information as it is received from the Institute. This page was last updated on 3 January 2013. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with the Scott Polar Research Institute.