Technology & Innovation Centre - University of Strathclyde

Welcome

The Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) is the University of Strathclyde’s world-class research facility, transforming collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector. Offering flexible conferencing facilities in Glasgow city centre and a friendly, customer-focused team, TIC was recently named the UK’s Best Academic Venue.

The Main Auditorium accommodates up to 450, and can be subdivided into a flat-floored space for 150 and tiered auditoria seating up to 150 or 300. Spacious foyers link the conferencing spaces, and are the perfect setting for networking and exhibitions. TIC’s conference rooms offer bright, comfortable accommodation for up to 100 delegates.

View of the building from Albion Street.

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Reception Toilets on Levels 1, 2, 3 & 9 Cafe Synergi Foyer areas

We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.

Hearing

We have a hearing loop in the Main Auditorium (A, B & C), Level 1 Auditorium, Conference Rooms 1-8, Executive Rooms A & B..

Visual

Glass doors and full-height windows have contrast markings.

General

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/maps/?building=technologyinnovationcentre

99 George Street

Glasgow

G1 1RD

Travel by public transport

You can get to Technology & Innovation Centre - University of Strathclyde by bus and train.

Immediately outside the venue. The bus stop is 0 miles / 0.0 km from Technology & Innovation Centre - University of Strathclyde.

The nearest train station is Glasgow Queen Street. The train station is 0.4 miles / 0.6 km from Technology & Innovation Centre - University of Strathclyde.

Low Level trains run through High Street Glasgow, just 0.1 mile from the venue, and Argyle Street Glasgow, just 0.6 miles from the venue.

Buchanan Street Subway is just 0.4 mile away, adjacent to Queen Street mainline station.

Glasgow Central is 0.9 mile away.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Glasgow Taxis by calling 0141 429 7070. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.

Although George Street is a busy main artery between the City Centre and the East end, it is relatively easy to drop off immediately outside, whether East or Westbound. There is a puffin crossing immediately outside the venue.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

The path is 2350mm wide, or more.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The door is 2350mm wide.

The door has a push button to open it.

The main door is revolving and manual.

There are two manually-operated revolving doors plus a double-width door operated with push-pad, which opens outwards onto George Street.

Watch the video: Virtual Tour of TIC's conferencing facilities.

Foyer inside the main entrance at 99 George Street.

The building's main entrance is at 99 George Street.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have contrast markings on all glass doors and contrast markings on all full-height windows.

Lift

We have 2 lifts.

You can get a lift to all floors.

Lifts to all floors

The lift door is 900mm wide.

The lift is 1050mm wide. The lift is 2100mm deep.

The lift says the floor number at each floor.

The lift buttons have raised numbers or letters.

The lift shows the floor number, at each floor.

Ticket/ information desk

Reception

From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. The route is 2350mm wide, or more.

The door is 2350mm wide, or more.

The desk has a low section.

The main entrance doors lead straight into a large atrium space, with the Reception desk located immediately on the left. There is level access with no restrictions in terms of width, other than the entrance doors.

Reception is always staffed, and has a low section in the centre.

Spectator/ Audience viewing areas

We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.

Main Auditorium

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. The route is 970 wide, or more. The door is 970 wide.

Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.

Personal assistants and friends can sit behind wheelchair users. Wheelchair users can sit with their own fans.

The Main Auditorium is comprised of one flat-floored space accommodating up to 150 (Auditorium A), and tiered seating for 300, which can be subdivided into two spaces seating 150 each (Auditorium B & C).

In Auditorium A, the seating layout is flexible and wheelchairs can be accommodated in any location, according the event organiser's specification.

In Auditorium B & Auditorium C, there are wheelchair spaces on the front row - companions may sit alongside or behind.

Auditorium A is flat-floored, with flexible seating layout.

Auditorium B has fixed, tiered seating with two wheelchair spaces in the front row.

Auditorium B&C combined has fixed, tiered seating with four wheelchair spaces in the front row.

The Main Auditorium seats up to 450 - 150 on a flat floor with flexible seating, and 300 in fixed, tiered seating.

Level 1 Auditorium

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. There is a lift.

From the lift to the viewing area, the route is 900 wide, or more. The door is 1670 wide.

Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.

Personal assistants and friends can sit behind wheelchair users. Wheelchair users can sit with their own fans.

The Level 1 Auditorium is located one level below the main entrance, and is accessible via the main passenger lifts. The Auditorium offers tiered, fixed seating for up to 150, with wheelchair spaces available in the front row. Companions may sit alongside or behind.

The Level 1 Auditorium has fixed, tiered seating with two wheelchair spaces in the front row.

Level 3 Conference Rooms

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. There is a lift.

From the lift to the viewing area, the route is 900 wide, or more. The door is 900 wide.

Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.

Personal assistants and friends can sit behind wheelchair users. Wheelchair users can sit with their own fans.

Stewards can bring food and drink to wheelchair users.

There are 8 Conference Rooms located on Level 3 of the building. All are flat-floored with flexible seating, and wheelchair users and their companions can be accommodated anywhere in the room, according to their preference.

All of the conference rooms are accessed from a central foyer.

All of the conference rooms are flat-floored, with flexible seating layout.

Level 9 Executive Suite

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. There is a lift.

From the lift to the viewing area, the route is 900 wide, or more. The door is 900 wide.

Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.

Personal assistants and friends can sit behind wheelchair users. Wheelchair users can sit with their own fans.

Stewards can bring food and drink to wheelchair users.

The Executive Suite is located on Level 9 of the building, and consists of a two meeting rooms with a foyer space adjacent. Both meeting rooms are flat-floored with flexible seating, and wheelchair users and their companions can be located according to their preference.

The Executive Suite has its own foyer space, from which all facilities are accessible.

Both rooms in the Executive Suite are flat-floored, with flexible seating layout.

Public toilet

Toilets on Levels 1, 2, 3 & 9

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. There is a lift.

From the lift to the public toilet, the route is 800mm wide, or more.

The toilet door is 800mm wide.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.

There is 900mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 430mm high. The toilets have handrails.

Accessible toilets are available on Levels 1, 2, 3 & 9. All have level access directly from foyer spaces.

Place to eat and drink

Cafe Synergi

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 1200mm wide, or more. To get to a table, there are no steps.

The dining area is self-service. The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.

There is no background music.

We cater for vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), vegan and halal specific diets.

The Cafe is located on Level 2 of the facility, with level access from the main entrance and no internal entrance doors.

The cafe is located at the far end of Level 2 (ground floor), with level access.

Foyer areas

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. There is a lift.

From the lift to this area, the route is 900mm wide, or more. The door is 900mm wide.

There are large foyer spaces on Levels 1, 2, 3 & 9 where conference delegates network and where catering is usually served. There is level access to all foyer spaces, with accessible toilets available immediately adjacent.

The layout of foyer spaces varies according the specification of individual event organisers - delegates should contact the Conferencing & Events team if they have particular concerns around access in these areas, though exhibition layouts will always conform with legislation.

Watch the video: Virtual tour of TIC's conferencing facilities.

The Level 2 Foyer is flat-floored with flexible layout, and level access from the main entrance.

The Level 2 Foyer is commonly used for exhibitions and networking - the layout varies from event to event.

The Level 3 Foyer offers access to the rear of the Auditoria B & C, and to eight conference rooms.

All facilities on Level 9 are accessible from the Executive Foyer.

Getting around outside

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We have a hearing loop in the Main Auditorium (A, B & C), Level 1 Auditorium, Conference Rooms 1-8, Executive Rooms A & B..

There are grassed areas accessible from Albion Street (to the West of the venue) and Shuttle Street (to the East of the venue), though neither are designated toilet areas for assistance dogs.

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

Any of the foyer spaces, depending on the specific event layout and the power required by the scooter/wheelchair.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Conferencing & Events staff will prepare a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) when notified in advance that assistance during an emergency evacuation would be required.

Conferencing & Events staff can brief delegates on arrival about emergency procedures and the assistance available during an evacuation, if appropriate.

There are Safe Refuge Areas fitted with Emergency Call Voice Systems (ECVS) located adjacent to fire-fighting lifts on all levels.

Evacuation Chairs are available, and all Conferencing & Events and Security Services staff are trained in their use.