Salford Degree Show: Environment Guide

Inclusivity guide and useful information for guests

New Adelphi Building, Peel Park campus

• University Road, Salford M5 4BR 
• The main entrance to the building is the double doors across from the Lady Hale building.
• Security staff will be present at both the entrance and exit doors. Please note that large bags may be checked before entry, and children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Both steps and ramp access are available leading up to the main entrance.

What to expect on the day

• The launch event will open between 17:30 and 20:30. Guests are welcome to move around the building at their own leisure throughout the evening.
• The building will be clearly mapped out and easy to navigate. University staff members and student ambassadors will be stationed throughout the building to assist with wayfinding if required.
• On opening night, the Degree Show typically welcomes around 1,500 guests. The busiest period is usually between 17:30 and 19:00. Please note, this is based on previous years and cannot be guaranteed.

What to expect inside the building

• The building will be filled with the fabulous creative work from School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology students, with different subjects’ exhibitions located on each floor. Feel free to move around the building at your own pace.
• Staff and Student Ambassadors will be positioned throughout the spaces, including near restricted areas, to help with navigation and guidance for visitors. 
• Music will be played through speakers across the building at a moderate volume. General crowd noise and conversation may also be noticeable, particularly during the busier periods.
• There will be a variation of lighting conditions throughout the Degree Show. Some areas will be naturally lit, while others may include artificial LED lighting and digital screens of varying sizes. 
• Whilst moving around the exhibitions, please keep in mind that students have worked incredibly hard on their projects. We kindly ask that all artwork is respected and that visitors do not touch or lean on any displayed pieces. 
• There are no planned fire alarms taking place during the Degree Show. If the fire alarm sounds, please report to the assembly point at Chapman Square, located near the Engles Beard sculpture. Staff will be on site to guide guests out of the nearest fire exit. 

Travelling to us

By car

• Free parking will be available across Peel Park campus from 15:00 on Thursday 28 May
• For those who need access to electric vehicle charging points, we have a total of eight on campus and a public charging point outside Crescent House.
• There are also several spaces reserved for state-registered blue badge holders in every car park.
• You can pay for parking via the ParkUs system or using a pay and display machine.
• Please visit our website for further information on car park locations and charges Car parking | University of Salford.
• For general information on how to travel to the University of Salford, use this link.

By public transport

• The Peel Park campus and New Adelphi Building is located next door to Salford Crescent train station. 
• There are bus stops right outside campus on the A6, which are a short walk from the New Adelphi Building. 
• New Adelphi Building is also just a short 20–minute walk from Manchester city centre.

Food and Drink

• There will be a selection of mobile food vendors on site where guests can purchase refreshments throughout the evening. A range of dietary requirements have been considered, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 
• Bars will also be located throughout the building, offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests to purchase.

Calm rooms/low sensory spaces

• The New Adelphi Café, located on the Ground Floor, is our designated quiet space for the opening night. If you need a break from the noise or would simply like somewhere to sit and relax please feel free to use the space and purchase a hot drink from the Café if you wish.

Support on the day

• Security staff will be present throughout the Degree Show opening event and will be available to assist with any questions or concerns. 
• There will also be a number of University of Salford staff and Student Ambassadors located around the building for the launch event to help guests with directions, accessibility and general enquiries.
• Please note that a photographer and social media teams will be capturing moments from the Degree Show throughout the evening. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please make yourself known to a member of staff or the photographer on arrival.

Accessibility

We have worked with AccessAble, the leading provider of access information for all disabled people in the UK, since 2008 to provide trusted accessibility information about our campus. All our buildings are equipped with a Deaf Alerter radio-based fire alarm warning and a public address messaging system.

For further information on accessibility on campus, please visit our website.

Get in touch

Contact AM-Engagement@salford.ac.uk for more information.