Religious spaces

The Anglican Chaplaincy runs Campus Bible Study, a student group focused on studying the Bible and learning more about Jesus during our time at Uni. Whether you're a life-long Christian or a sceptical atheist, you're welcome to join us!

For Christians, CBS provides an opportunity to grow in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God. For those who are not Christians, CBS is an easy way to investigate the claims of Jesus and the Bible.

Every week of the semester CBS runs large public Bible Talks in a lecture format. These talks focus on explaining the Bible and usually work progressively through a particular book of the Old or New Testament.

The Bible Talks are also a chance to meet other students. Every week we have a light afternoon tea afterwards. Got questions about Jesus or Christianity? We’d love to answer them!

The Buddhist Chaplaincy aims to provide support to students and staff on campus. The Buddhist Chaplain provides assistance and advice/counselling to students on personal development, and work together with Student Life and Learning whenever required. The Buddhist Chaplain also gives talks on Buddhism at various faculties/departments upon request.

In addition, the Buddhist Chaplain also guides and assists the University of NSW Buddhist Society (UNIBUDS) in running the Society and sharing the teachings and peacefulness of the Buddha with everyone at the university.

UNIBUDS organises regular Dharma talks (Buddhist talks) every Thursday and Friday evening during the university semesters. They also hold regular lunch time meditation sessions at the Religious Centre and meditation workshops bi-monthly. In addition to the above activities, UNIBUDS also organise weekly social gatherings or sports activities for members.

The Buddhists look upon the Buddha as a teacher. The essence of the Buddha’s teachings is to do good, avoid evil and purify the mind. It is by putting effort into practising the teachings ourselves that we can gradually develop perfection of wisdom, compassion, purity and peace like the Buddha. As the saying goes:

By ourselves is evil done;
By ourselves we pain endure.
By ourselves we cease from ill;
By ourselves become we pure.
No one can save us but ourselves;
No one can and no one may.
We ourselves must walk the path,
Buddhas only point the way.
(Dhammapada 165)

The UNSW Catholic Chaplaincy supports the spiritual life of students, provides opportunities for intellectual formation, fosters a sense of community on campus and engages students in community service.

We host a variety of events, including:

Daily

• Mass on campus daily at 12.10 pm -  click here for more information https://www.unswcatholics.org.au

Weekly / Fortnightly

• Confession - click here for more information  https://www.unswcatholics.org.au.
• Book Clubs and Bible Studies - a community of friends growing together in faith.
• Strive Nights - Dinner and series of talks to deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith
• Weekly Holy Hours on Campus every Thursday.
• Coffee Table every Thursday by the Main Library (11 AM- 3 PM) Stop by for a free cuppa and a good chat!
• TGIF (Thank God it's Friday) - a social/sports event on Friday afternoon.

Monthly

• Barbeques - Have a bite with other Catholics on campus.
• Community service - Bring hope to those who suffer and need our help. Living a life of solidarity affects the world!
• Mercy Nights: Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and Praise and Worship on the First and Seventh Thursdays of each term.

Annual events

• Harbour Cruise - Get on board the annual Catholic Harbour Cruise and meet young Catholic students from around Sydney and interstate.
• Eucharistic Procession around UNSW Kensington Campus.
• Outdoor Mass at the beginning of the year.
• Sports - we have two annual intervarsity tournaments (Fall and Spring) Indoor soccer, touch footy, volleyball, soccer and much more!
• Uni Catholics Retreats - take time out to pray and reflect on life and your relationship with the Lord with students from all different Unis in Sydney.
• Mission trips - Explore community service through a series of volunteer placements and community service within Australia.
• World Youth Day pilgrimage - Deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ together with thousands of other young people.
• Uni Catholics Ball – Join hundreds of students and alumni for an end-of-year ball dance.

Join the Coptic Orthodox community for worship, learning, and spiritual support.

On campus activities for Jewish students are run by the Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS). AUJS at UNSW regularly hosts on campus events and functions ranging from the social and educational to cultural and political. Please feel free get in touch to find out how you can get involved.

Rabbi Eli Feldman is the Jewish Religious Chaplain at UNSW. He heads JUNI, a vibrant organisation that provides educational and spiritual events and activities across Sydney universities. Join JUNI on Facebook to get all the updates and events at UNSW.

Jum'a Prayer at UNSW (Friday)

Friday (Jum’a) prayers are held weekly throughout the year, including during holidays. Sermons are delivered by a range of speakers, including prominent local and international guests, as well as UNSW Muslim students and staff. Over 400 people attend each week.

🕒 Time: 1:15 PM – 1:50 PM (fixed year-round)
📍 Location: Level 1 Basketball Court, Fitness & Aquatic Centre (B5), Gate 2, High St, UNSW Kensington
Note: Jum’a is not held at the Musallah due to space limits. Please bring your own prayer mat. Wudu facilities are available at Level 3, Squarehouse.

For more information, please visit the Friday Prayer page

ISOC Musalla – Daily Congregational Prayer Times

At the ISOC UNSW Musalla, all five daily prayers are held in congregation (jama’ah). Join us and increase your reward, as praying in congregation is more beloved to Allah.

🕒 Prayer Times (from Saturday, 19 July 2025):

• Fajr: 5:30 AM

• Dhuhr: 12:15 PM

• Asr: 3:00 PM

• Maghrib: 5 mins after Adhan

• Isha: 6:45 PM

📍 For Musalla location and facilities, visit our ISOC UNSW Musalla page.

SOFIA UNSW is the pan-Orthodox Christian Fellowship at UNSW.

SOFIA UNSW is a religious society open to all students, and allows those who come from an Eastern Orthodox religious background and those who hope to learn more about Eastern Orthodoxy to come together in a warm, friendly and welcoming environment.
We meet regularly to learn more about our faith through bible studies, discussions and forums. We also hold various social and community volunteering events throughout the year, both on and off campus, such as games nights, nursing home visits, volunteering at soup kitchens and an annual forum.
Come along to get involved and learn more with us about Orthodoxy, the original Christian faith!

Sign up to SOFIA UNSW here! And follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with all our events.

As a Christian club we are passionate about Jesus and helping people.

On campus we support all students with areas of faith, growing in leadership and helping people get into community on campus.

We are run by students for students.

Areas you can get involve in on-or-off campus

• Weekly bible study groups: these run most days and times throughout the week. Groups have between 2/20 people in them
• Events on campus: these are nights where we worship, have a speaker and connect with other students around dinner. These are great nights to connect with God as well as meet great people.
• Church services: on the weekends we run buses to our local church service in Waterloo. Hillsong church city campus is located 10 minutes from the uni.

These are some of the areas you can get more involved! We would love to hear from you and help you in any way we can to make this university season an incredible one for you.

Regular updates & highlights:

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Please feel free to email or call us any time april.miller@hillsong.com or 9775 3655.

Looking forward to meeting you.

A space to grow your faith and connect with other Presbyterian students.

Reach out to connect with the Uniting Church for spiritual support and student community life.

Hindu chaplaincy at UNSW offers a unique approach that distinguishes between Hindu spirituality and Hindu religion as lived. This distinction allows for a broader, more inclusive engagement with the timeless wisdom of Hindu traditions.

At its core, Hindu spirituality transcends religious boundaries. It is:

• Universal: Relevant to all—believers and non-believers, Hindus and non-Hindus alike.
• Inclusive: Rooted in the ancient Vedic insight—"Truth is one, sages call it by various names.”
• Practical: Aimed at making spiritual wisdom accessible and applicable in daily life.

When life becomes challenging, Hindu spirituality offers a path to inner resilience, clarity, and freedom. Support is available through regular:

• One-on-one conversations and consultations
• Guided meditation and concentration training
• Yogic breathing exercises for health and vitality

For those seeking deeper engagement with the tradition, ritualistic and devotional dimensions of Hinduism, and wanting to know more about Hindu religion as lived, chaplaincy offers:

• Study of Vedic literature
• Exploration of Hindu philosophy
• Insights from the Puranas and other sacred texts

Groups are also invited to suggest topics to run workshops such as

• Meditation, psychoanalysis and personal identity discovery
• The four Yogas of spiritual practice
• The Vedas or other topics