Disabled Access
Transport and Parking
On Campus
Access to the Stage
Access to guest seating area
Additional requirements
Transport and Parking
Bradford is well served by public transport, having good bus services and two train stations nearby. The local council also has a number of wheelchair-accessible taxis.
The University of Bradford has car parking facilities available, but there are some restrictions which form part of our support for an environmental policy on car use.
If
you are a 'blue badge' holder, you will have access to accessible parking bays
located in the professorial car park.
You will need to enter the campus via the barrier on Tumbling Hill
Street to be able to access these.
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On Campus
Assistance is available on campus as necessary to access gowning, photography and catering facilities. The majority of University campus is wheelchair accessible, despite the difficulties of having changes in level.
The Great Hall, where the ceremonies take place, can be
accessed by taking the lift to the first floor (D floor) and by entering the
hall via the side doors facing onto the Atrium.
Stewards will be on hand to assist student and guests to their seats.
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Access to the stage
Access to the stage for graduands is by a flight of
steps. If you are unable to ascend the
steps, arrangements can be made for access via the lift and seating arranged on
the platform. Please note due to the format of
the ceremonies you will be required be seated on the platform throughout the
ceremony. It is not possible to access
via the lift once the ceremony has commenced.
Please provide details of any requirements on your e:Vison reply form.
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Access to guest seating area
Access to guest level seating can be made via the Great Hall
side doors facing the Atrium. When
completing the e:Vision reply form please include details of wheelchair users
and any guests with other mobility problems for whom level access seating is
required.
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Additional requirements
If you and/or your guests require particular seating arrangements due to a disability, you must ensure that full details are provided when completing your reply form. These details are important to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are made. If you need to contact us directly regarding any requirements please email hub-ceremonies@bradford.ac.uk
