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Introduction

• Related link George Moore Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-caledonian-university/access-guides/george-moore-building

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Opening Times (Non-Term Time)

• Monday 08:00 - 14:15.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 14:15.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 14:15.
• Thursday 08:00 - 14:15.
• Friday 08:00 - 14:15.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:45.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:45.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:45.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:45.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:45.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is located on Cowcaddens Road, easily accessible from Junction 16 (Westbound) or Junctions 15 & 17 (Eastbound) of the M8 motorway.
  • Campus parking is only available for permit holders and visitors only.
    There is Blue Badge parking available between the rear of the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and from the Carnegie Lecture Theatre and the PhD Building.
    Public parking available at the Concert Square car park on Cowcaddens Road diagonally opposite the University. Additional public parking is also available at the Buchanan Galleries on Killermont Street.
    There is pay and display street parking on Milton Street at the rear of the campus, time limited to 3 hours.
• By Bus View
  • The university is situated opposite the Buchanan Bus Station which is served by routes 4, 9, 9A, 10A, B10, C10, 27, 54, 68, 71, 71A, 72, 77, 87, 88, 88A, 88C, 89, 89A, 89B, 213, 240, 240X, 255, 263, 267, 334, 336, 336, 500, 532, 537, 590, 592, 539, 542, 548, 588, 590, 592, 618, 900, 901, 906, 906X, 907, 914, 915, 916, 923, 926, 976, 977, G9, G10, L1, M8, M9, M11, M20, X1, X3, X7, X8, X11, X23, X24, X25, X25A, X26, X27, X28, X34, X36, X39, X44, X71, X74, X76, X77, X77N, X78, X79, X85, and X87.
    There are additional bus stops on North Hanover Street within 50m of the Student Association Building served by routes 27, 71, 87, 128, 329, CB1, X23, 88, 88A, 88C, 89, 89A and 89B.
• By Train View
  • The nearest national railway station is Queen Street, which is 0.5 miles (11 minutes) from the university via North Hanover Street.
    Glasgow Central Station is also not far, 0.7 miles (14 minutes) via West Nile Street.
    However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest subway is Cowcaddens Underground Station, 0.4 miles (7 minutes) west of the university via Cowcaddens Road.
    However, Buchanan Street Underground Station is popular as it is located in the main shopping area and is about 0.4 miles (8 minutes) south of the university via West Nile Street and Buchanan Street.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the "How to Find Us" page of the University website for more information on getting to the campus and to download a campus map and a local map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) website for details on buses and the underground.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Glasgow Central Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on UK Student Recruitment Team - Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 331 8681.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 273 1650.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on University Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 331 3980.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing Disability Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 273 1371.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Team are based in room M136 in the George Moore building.
  The office is open Monday-Friday 09:00 -12.30 and 13.30 - 17:00.
  Meetings with a Disability Adviser are by appointment only. In addition to the standard opening hours, Disability Advisers offer early or late appointments three days a week.
  Assistive technology equipment and devices may be obtained for use in the campus building through the Disability Team.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located between the rear of the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and Charles Oakley Laboratories.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and Charles Oakley Laboratories.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 495cm x 595cm (16ft 3in x 19ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Oakley Laboratories Main Entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Carnegie Lecture Theatre entrance.
• Comments View
  • To get to the car park follow the access road from Cowcaddens Road and then to the right behind the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
    
  • The designated drop off point is immediately to the right at the main car park access gate, between the Hamish Wood and Britannia buildings as shown in photograph 4.
    
  • There is additional Blue Badge parking next to the Students' Association Building and the Arc Health and Wellbeing Facility, entered by a security gate from North Hanover Street.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Main Campus Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus site accessed from Cowcaddens Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sir Alex Ferguson Library, George Moore Building and the PhD Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the main campus buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
• Comments View
  • To get to the car park follow the access road from Cowcaddens Road to the left.
    
  • The designated drop off point is immediately to the right at the main car park access gate, between the Hamish Wood and Britannia buildings.

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Entrance (Front Level)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front end near the Grab n' go Cafe.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 334cm (10ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There are vending machines to the right beyond the entrance.

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Entrance (Rear Stepped)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located near the Sir Alex Ferguson Library Ground Floor Link entrance.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 285cm (9ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is a platform lift at the rear of the restaurant that bypasses these steps as described under the Sir Alex Ferguson Library Ground Floor Link section.

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Outside Access (East Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the east (right) side of the building toward the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 184cm (6ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance through the landscaped courtyard.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 sets of heavy double doors beyond this entrance if not using the stairs to the left.

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Outside Access (Terrace Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the east side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm (6ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There are other similar fire doors along this side of the building.

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Lift (Sir Alex Ferguson Library Ground Floor Link)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the restaurant link near the centre lifts.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Sir Alex Ferguson Library Ground Floor Link entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 150cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access from the Sir Alex Ferguson Library ground level and by-passes the steps and ramps at the ground floor link.
  • There is an easy sloped ramp, 150cm wide in front of the entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the restaurant area.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is an additional terraced area with landscaped surroundings on the east side of the building.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The nearest table is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance on the ground floor.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • In good weather there is terrace picnic bench type seating outside.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor Restaurant - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance - ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor at the front of the restaurant, to the right as you enter.
  • There are similar accessible toilet cubicles on the first floor and the fourth floor by the centre lifts. All have transfer space on the left.
    Additional accessible facilities on the second, fifth and seventh floors are described below.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 188cm x 224cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor, the fourth floor and the sixth floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the fourth floor, the fifth floor and the sixth floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the seventh floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter in front of the restaurant.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 34m from the main entrance - ground floor.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There are some slopes with very easy inclines to access the ground floor toilets.

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Baby Change and Mother's Room

• There is a baby change located at the front of the restaurant. It is 32m from the main entrance - ground floor.
  
• Within the baby change room there is a table top that is 90cm high, a chair, a wash basin and a drop down changing bench.
  
• The drop down bench is 80cm high.
  
• There is a separate Mother's Room for nursing mothers located at the front of the restaurant. It is 28m from the main entrance - ground floor. Access is by key card only.