Campus Visit Accessibility

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Campus accessibility

We are dedicated to making our campus accessible to everyone and strive to enhance our visitor experience. The University is committed to promoting a positive attitude to everybody with an accessibility requirement and to creating the conditions in which all students can participate fully in the academic, social and recreational life of the University.

The campus is largely accessible, on occasions wheelchair users may be required to take an alternative route. The University has a rolling programme of improvements to existing facilities and aims to incorporate high standards of access for all into new buildings.

If you are attending one of our events and you have an individual request, please contact us before your event with as much notice as possible as this will allow us to address your request promptly. Please contact us via email at recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.

Please note, some of the below information relates only to our Applicant Days. These points are marked with a *:

Accessible print formats: If you require event materials (the programme or subject session content) in an accessible format (e.g. large print, dyslexia‑friendly formatting etc.) - please contact us in advance at recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Accessible Routes: For step-free access, follow the orange dashed lines painted on the ground around campus. Please ask a member of staff at the event and they will be happy to help you.
Accessible Taxi*: Our accessible taxi will be situated near our Students' Union Building throughout the day. Please let a member of staff know if you require the use of a taxi.
Accessible Tours and Accommodation*: Please talk to a member of staff in the Information Zone if you would like a slower paced or stair-free campus and/or accommodation tour. We do our best to show relevant accessible accommodation where possible but this cannot be guaranteed.
Allergen information: If you plan to purchase food from one of our catering outlets during your visit, please refer to the allergen information guide.
Assistance Dogs: As a dog friendly campus, we welcome assistance dogs. Please get in touch with us prior to your visit via recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk, should we need to make extra arrangements for you.
Baby Changing Facilities: Baby changing facilities are located in the Sportspark, Sainsburys Centre for Visual Arts, Enterprise Centre, Students' Union Building, Campus Kitchen, and in the Bob Champion Research and Education Building. There is also a Baby Change and Feeding Room in the Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.09.
Blue Badge Parking: This is available in the main car park on campus, NR4 7TJ (what3words smiled.dated.dizzy). You do not need to reserve a space but there are a limited numbers of accessible parking bays, so we recommend arriving early. You can park elsewhere in the main car park if these bays are full.
Changing Places Toilet: The changing places toilet is located in the New Science Building, floor 0.
Faith Centre and Islamic Prayer Facilities: You are welcome to use these facilities, just ask a member of staff.
Gender Neutral Toilets: These are available in the Students' Union Building and the New Science Building.
Hearing Loops: A hearing loop facility is available in some locations on campus. Please ask a member of staff for more information.
Information Zone*: We will be operating a quieter Information Zone between 11:00-11:45am on Wednesday and 12:45-13:30pm on Saturdays. This includes no music and a quieter atmosphere so you can explore the information zone at your own pace.
Quiet Space*: We understand that attending an Applicant Day can feel overwhelming. If you would prefer a quiet environment to check in, please visit Congregation Hall, Room 0.09 (what3words tips.claims.divisions).
You are also welcome to use this room as a quiet space at any time during the day.

Got questions?

If you want to visit at an alternative time, have any specific questions or need further information, please drop one of our friendly team an email: recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk