Right in the heart of Kensington Campus, at the top of the "University Mall", the John Niland Scientia Building is the University's most prestigious venue for special events.



Awarded the 2000 Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings, by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, winner of the Sulman Prize for Architecture (NSW), as well as an Outstanding Structures Award from the Swiss-based International Concrete Foundation, the Scientia provides state-of-the-art conferencing and entertainment facilities.



With sweeping views across the University's landscaped gardens and public spaces, your guests and international visitors will be captivated by this superb contemporary facility.



Venues & Events offers the event organiser flexibility, reliability and quality, as well as first-class catering. The John Niland Scientia Building has an array of unique spaces to accommodate any event; from a seminar for 10 delegates to a gala dinner for 400 VIPs.



All venues within the "Scientia" are wheelchair accessible and a hearing loop is installed in Leighton Hall and the Ritchie Theatre. 



Visit our website to view our competitive rates, menus, and you can take a tour of the Scientia on unswTV!