UNSW Religious Centre
The Religious Centre 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 available.
Interfaith Spaces on Campus
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 |
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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 |
Designated prayer space.
Separate male and female prayer rooms with washing facilities. |
Kensington Uni Gym B5 |
Temporary | Up to 700 people (Shared facility) | Friday Friday prayer time |
Booked only for Friday prayers – Shared space for men and women. |
Kensington Arc Offices D17 |
Available Temporary |
2 - 4 people per room (women only) |
Monday - Friday |
Women only facility. Informal space used occasionally as required. |
Kensington Bio Link E25 |
Available Permanent |
10 - 12 men 7 - 8 women (separate male and female rooms) |
Monday - Friday
Card free access |
Designated prayer space. Separate male and female prayer rooms with washing facilities. |
Kensington Library F21 |
Available Temporary |
7 - 9 people (men only) | No set timing | Informal space, used occasionally as required. |
Kensington AGSM Building G27 |
Available Temporary |
1 person (women only) | Card access – can be authorised on request | Pop-up parent room and sick bay that can also be used as prayer room |
Randwick Randwick Campus R14 |
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 |
UNSW Canberra Capability Systems Centre 21 |
Available Permanent |
Around 40 men 20 women (separate male and female rooms) |
Monday - Sunday
No time restriction |
Designated prayer space. Separate areas for men and women. |