UNSW Religious Centre
The is located on the Kensington campus on the third floor of the Squarehouse.
The Religious Centre is for UNSW students and staff and offers specific services and facilities across all faiths including Anglican, Buddhist, Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Islamic, Jewish, Greek Orthodox, Pentecostal, Presbyterian and Uniting Church. Additional support for Muslim students is .
Interfaith spaces on campusÂ
The Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is leading discussions for designated Interfaith spaces across the university. This will ensure UNSW students and staff of all faiths will reliably find dedicated spaces to pray and practice their faith. Prayer, meditation, reflection and ablution facilities are located around UNSW. These are safe spaces available for UNSW staff and students to meet, pray, reflect, meditate or simply take some time for yourself.
Room locations
| LOCATION | STATUS | CAPACITY | ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND TIMING | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kensington Lower campus Square House E4 Level 4 |
Available Permanent |
Around 35 men & 12 women. (Separate male and female rooms) |
Monday - Sunday All year around 8am - 10pm |
Multifaith prayer space. Separate male and female prayer rooms with washing facilities. |
Kensington Lower campus Uni Gym B5 Basketball courts |
Temporary | Up to 700 people (Shared facility) | Friday Friday prayer time |
Booked only for Friday prayers – Shared space for men and women. |
Kensington Mid campus Arc Offices D17 SRC spaces near Basser steps. Women room and Ethno-Cultural room |
Available Temporary |
2 - 4 people per room (women only) | Monday - Friday 12 - 4pm Timing can change |
Women only facility. Informal space used occasionally as required. |
Kensington Upper campus Bio Link E25 Ground floor Rooms G23A & B23B |
Available Permanent |
10 - 12 men 7 - 8 women (separate male and female rooms) |
Monday - Friday Card free access |
Multifaith prayer space. Separate male and female prayer rooms with washing facilities. |
Randwick Randwick Campus R14 Level 1- Male Level 3 - Female |
Available Temporary |
2 people per room (separate male and female rooms) | Locked, access from student services staff at any time (when not in use) | Level 1 also functions as a sick bay/first aid area when needed Level 2 also functions as student adviser office |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Capability Systems Centre 21 Lover Floor Room 101 |
Available Permanent |
Around 40 men 20 women (separate male and female rooms) | Monday - Sunday No time restriction |
Multifaith prayer space. Separate areas for men and women. Ablution toilets located next door to the room. |
UNSW Paddington Block E Level 1 Room 104 |
Available Permanent |
Up to 10 people | Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm |
Multifaith prayer space. Separate male prayer room. |
UNSW Paddington Block E Level 1 Room 109 |
Available Permanent |
Up to 6 people | Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm |
Multifaith prayer space. Separate female prayer room. |