Inclusive Campus

The university is a breastfeeding-friendly campus, meaning there are no restrictions on breastfeeding in public areas of the campus. There are also dedicated spaces across campus for breastfeeding. Private space can be requested in the Library via the ground floor reception desk and in the Central Hub on the first floor of Student Central. One of the family friendly locations on campus is the “Family Room” on the ground floor of the Brynmor Jones Library. You can book a seat in the family room online.

Additionally, there is a private room provided In the Allam Medical Building. It is located on the ground floor near the lifts and is signposted.

Baby changing facilities are also available in the Allam Sports Centre, Student Central, Canham Turner, Brynmor Jones Library and Allam Medical Building.

Changing places are available in the Allam Sports Centre and showers are available in the Allam Medical Building.

There are numerous food outlets across the campus. Food and allergen information is generally published, but please ask staff if you have specific medical or religious requirements.

These toilets do not have gendered signage and are available to all, regardless of gender. They are available in several locations across campus, including the Brnymor Jones Library, Student Central and the Venn building.

Hearing loops are available in many lecture theatres and service areas, as well as deaf alert systems in case of emergency.

Some information regarding the accessibility of spaces and rooms can be found on the AccessAble website. This website is due to be updated in March 2024, following an AccessAble audit in February 2024.

There is also ongoing work to make spaces more accessible.

There is disabled parking available at the university for blue badge holders. Visitors can use the Wilberforce multi-storey car park or on-street parking on Inglemire Lane.

Parking spaces can be found on the campus map.

The Islamic prayer facility is located in Unit 4C, near Newlands Science Park.

We are reviewing our current faith provisions on campus to provide more inclusive facilities for staff and students to observe their faiths.

Quiet spaces are available in the Brynmor Jones Library and Student Central for people who need a quiet space to work in.

In collaboration with East Riding County FA and Sight Support, we are delighted to offer monthly football sessions for individuals who are visually impaired or partially sighted on campus.

These sessions are held each month, led by international VI footballer Roy Turnham alongside members of the University of Hull Sport & Active Wellbeing team. If you're interested in learning more about how to participate or volunteer, please reach out to sportdevelopment@hull.ac.uk to discover ways to get involved. 

We take great pride in our partnership with the Hull FC wheelchair rugby club, which is based at the University and conducts its training and competitions here. Did you know that Kate, the Princess of Wales, also visited the University to participate in wheelchair rugby? This sport is inclusive and fast-paced, and the club is always eager to welcome new players to give it a try. Below are the session details:

• Junior sessions for ages 8 to 16: Thursdays from 6 PM to 7 PM (Allam Sports Centre)
• Development sessions for those aged 16 and above: Thursdays from 7 PM to 8 PM (Allam Sports Centre)

All sessions are free of charge. For additional information, please reach out via email at sportdevelopment@hull.ac.uk.

If you are a student or member of staff at the University and require assistance in the event of a fire alarm activation a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) will be developed. There are 3 types of PEEP’s, specific to sight, mobility and hearing and cover emergency situations to ensure that anyone who cannot either hear a fire alarm, evacuate with emergency lighting levels or use the stairs, can evacuate safely.

To arrange a PEEPs, students should contact Disability and Inclusion and staff should speak to their Line Manager in the first instance.

If you are a member of public and you would require fire evacuation support when visiting our Campus and associated buildings, speak to your host or the organiser of the event for advice. You may find the information you require on the AccessAble Website.

If the fire alarm activates and you cannot use the stairs you can either go to a Refuge or in buildings that are joined with separate fire alarms, horizontally evacuate into another building where the alarm has not activated or go to the nearest Refuge. Horizontal Evacuation is possible where two buildings are adjoined but on a separate fire alarm system

If you cannot use the stairs, you do not need to wait in a Refuge in the event of a fire alarm activation. Instead, you can horizontally evacuate into another building, either stay there, or use the lift in that building. This also means that where an individual cannot use an evac chair due to the complexities of their condition or their weight, they can still safely access the upper floors of the building. Buildings that have horizontal access include:

• Aire to Dearne Lift
• Allam to Chemistry Lift (2^nd floor only)
• Calder to Dearne Lift
• Chemistry to Ferens lift and Allam-Hardy Lift (2^nd floor only with swipe card access)
• Dearne to Calder or Aire building (no lift)
• Derwent to Esk lift or Wharfe lift
• Esk to Nidd lift
• Ferens to Larkin lift and Chemistry Lift
• Hardy through Allam to Chemistry lift (2^nd floor only)
• Larkin to Ferens lift
• Nidd to Esk lift
• Student Central to Wilberforce Lift (external route across the Wilberforce Walkway)
• Wharfe through Derwent and onto Esk Lift or Nidd lift
• Wilberforce to Student Central Lift (external route across the Wilberforce Walkway)

If you are in a building where you cannot horizontally evacuate, or go to the nearest refuge and follow the Refuge Evacuation Procedure. The University has selected Globex Evacuation Chairs for our evacuation strategy and there are trained evacuators on main Campus 24/7.

• Deaf Alerter This system is installed in many buildings across Campus. Deaf Alerter transmitters are attached to the Fire Alarm Systems and they activate when the alarm in that building goes off. A signal is sent from the transmitter to a pager, which vibrates to inform​the user that a Fire Alarm has activated nearby. The pager’s screen displays which building's alarm has activate. Deaf Alerter Pages can be obtained from student Services.
• Hearing Fire Alert System (HFAS) - This hearing fire alert system when connected to a mobile phone will send a text message when the fire alarm system is activated. To connect a phone to the system you need to text the specific building code which is display on receptions​ and/​or on the fire panels to 078600 35999 and you will receive a confirmation text returned.
• Vibrating Pillow Pads - If you are in the Courtyard or Westfield Court accommodation, on arrival, you will be issued with a vibrating pad that you place in or under your pillow. This will be activated along with a flashing beacon in your room when the fire alarm activates.​
• Hearing Loops - Hearing Loops, also known as induction loop systems, are unique sound systems used by those who wear hearing aids. These systems send a wireless, magnetic signal to an individual's hearing aid, to deliver clear, high-quality sound from the loop system microphone with no need for an extra handset or receiver.

Fire alarms are a vital part of a life safety plan, but some staff and students have conditions which cause anxiety and therefore find a fire alarm an extremely distressing experience. In some cases, this can overwhelm senses and even cause physical pain. There is information available on the Health and Safety Internal SharePoint that provides practical advice for individuals who have fire alarm anxiety. It’s also useful information if you wish to support one of your friends or colleagues during a fire evacuation. 

If you have any questions before or during Open Days or Offer Holder Days, please contact the University using the email stated in your confirmation email or speak to a member of staff.