Seminar Room S19
A small seminar room with comprehensive hybrid teaching capability. A powerful PC allows lecturers to present using a variety of multimedia formats, projected on to a large screen via a laser light-source projector. Remote students can see the lecture via a high definition camera and can hear those present via the ceiling mounted microphones. The desks are mobile so can be arranged into a variety of seating configurations.
Technical Specifications
| PC | Windows 11 PC connected the the internet. Authentication is via University Active Directory (Blue) for which an account is required. |
| Projector | Epson LB-610U ceiling mounted laser light source projector. |
| Camera | Angekis Sabre Plus PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera. 1080p/60Hz resolution. Controlled from the lectern. |
| Speakers | Wall mounted audio speakers for sound output. |
| Microphones | An omindirectional boundary microphone situated on the lectern. The lectern microphone takes priority over the ceiling microphones. A radio microphone is available. |
| Ceiling Microphones | Sennheiser beamforming ceiling microphone that allow the audience to be heard by remote participants and recorded. |
| Height Adjustable Lectern | Electrically operated for comfort. |
| External Connectors | Connection for laptop projection via USB-c and HDMI plus others. |
Software and Lecture Capture
| Office 365 | Access to the University Microsoft Office suite including:
Please note that if logging into Microsoft products you may be prompted for further authentication via your preferred multi-factor authentication route (mobile phones will not receive SMS tests in this location so please ensure that you have the Authenticator app installed on your phone and that its configured to use Eduroam). |
| Panopto | Sign-in via Raven credentials. Recording of camera view and slides or PC screen. Integrates with Moodle for direct uploading of recording to the relevant course. |
| Zoom | The Faculty has a Zoom licence that can be booked in advance. Screen sharing and recording is available. Recordings have to be requested via the IT office and are uploaded on to Moodle via Panopto. |
| Teams | University access to Teams. Meetings can be joined via Teams or your Microsoft Outlook calendar. Screen sharing and recording is available. Recordings are available on the host's meeting chat and can be uploaded on to Moodle via Panopto. |
| VLC Player | Media player supporting a wide range of formats. |
Accessibility
| Location | Second floor. |
| Lift Access | Yes. Contact reception for an access card. |
| Accessibility Seating | No specific accessibility seating. Power sockets are available. |
| Hearing Loop | No. |
| Speech-to-Text | As the lecturer speaks, it is transcribed and displayed with their presentation. Available via Google Slides. Powerpoint slides can be imported. |