John Niland Scientia Building
- Educational Facility
- 750 Max Attendees
- 8 Event Rooms
- 0 Accomm. Rooms
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Description
Set in the heart of Kensington Campus the university’s dedicated venues and events centre Scientia is UNSW Hospitality’s flagship venue. With sweeping views across the university’s landscaped gardens and public spaces, your guests and international delegates will be captivated by this superb facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have exclusive caterers onsite that can service your event, please get in touch with us to find out more on 02 9385 1515.
UNSW prides itself on being accessible by all. Disabled parking on campus is readily available for those who have a current disabled parking permit. Please don't hesitate to contact the office on (02) 9385 1515 should you require any further assistance or clarification.
There are two major parking stations:
Barker Street Carpark - Entry via Gate 14, Barker Street.
Botany Street Carpark - Enter via Gate 11, Botany Street.
Parking on campus is available at minimum charge on weekdays. Short-term metered parking is available in both parking stations and at various locations around campus.
Parking is complimentary on weekends. Half and full day "pay and display" ticket machines are available on the top 2 levels of both Barker and Botany Street parking stations. Change machines are not available.
Barker Street Carpark - Entry via Gate 14, Barker Street.
Botany Street Carpark - Enter via Gate 11, Botany Street.
Parking on campus is available at minimum charge on weekdays. Short-term metered parking is available in both parking stations and at various locations around campus.
Parking is complimentary on weekends. Half and full day "pay and display" ticket machines are available on the top 2 levels of both Barker and Botany Street parking stations. Change machines are not available.
Event Rooms
Event Room Layouts
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Leighton Hall
460m²
4951ft²
520
230
-
256
-
320
750
-
-
Tyree Room
230m²
2476ft²
180
70
-
112
-
140
250
-
-
Gallery 1
107m²
1152ft²
112
72
-
64
-
80
125
-
-
Gallery 2
86m²
926ft²
84
48
-
36
-
60
75
-
-
The Galleries Combined
195m²
2099ft²
200
132
-
98
-
140
200
-
-
Ritchie Theatre
240m²
2583ft²
266
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gonski
43m²
463ft²
35
24
-
-
16
-
-
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Leighton Hall460m²
520
230
-
256
-
320
750
-
-
Tyree Room230m²
180
70
-
112
-
140
250
-
-
Gallery 1107m²
112
72
-
64
-
80
125
-
-
Gallery 286m²
84
48
-
36
-
60
75
-
-
The Galleries Combined195m²
200
132
-
98
-
140
200
-
-
Ritchie Theatre240m²
266
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gonski43m²
35
24
-
-
16
-
-
-
-
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