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Botany HouseThis used to be populated by plant science people, hence thepeculiar name. The main thing to remember is that access tothe building is through the “back” doors opposite the GreatHall. There are two seminar rooms on the first floor and somestaff have offices here.Edward Boyle Library Level 7 Conference roomBotany HouseEnter the Edward Boyle Library (EBL) which is number 6 on the map – note that you will generallyneed your student card to enter, and turn left after the turnstiles. Enter the staircase and descendto the bottom (Level 7) where you will find the Conference Room. Alternatively, on entering theEBL, take the lift down to Level 8. From the lift, turn right and make your way to the end of theLibrary. A wheelchair lift is available for access to the Conference Room. A sign indicating that asession in progress will be lit; if you are late, please enter quietly.Environment LT FIf you stand with your back to Botany House, you should hopefully be facingthe entrance to Clothworkers Court (see photo). Walk through the brickarch, then through a further arch, and then straight ahead until you see theSchool of Earth & Environment in front of you. Enter the building. Walkpast Lecture Theatre E (which is downstairs the first room on your left).Carry on down the corridor and through two sets of double doors andLecture Theatre F is down a couple of stairs to the leftRoger StevensNumber 10 on the map overleaf. From the main entrance to the Social Sciences building turn leftand go through the red doors at the top of the steps. At the end of the corridor turn right andalmost immediately left.Social Sciences BuildingThis is the main building as far as the School is concerned, although we are also based in BotanyHouse. Room 13.24 is the main point of call after the first week (during the introductory week youshould go to the Help Desk). Various staff have offices in this building and a list will be available.The common room leads off the main staircase at level 13. If you are facing the staff photographs,then it is through the door on your left.21