Where to get help

University Security

The Security Section is located in Building 1 on the Concourse, Room 1B23. Officers patrol the campus and are on call round the clock to deal with inquiries and provide assistance.

A Unisafe Emergency Telephone is located to the right of the entrance. Please use this if the office is unattended.

Lost Property

The Security Office is the repository of Lost Property. All property found should be presented to the Office.

Lost property can be claimed by producing evidence of ownership. The Office is open between 8 am and 4 pm.

Preferred Pathways
Use the University's Preferred Pathways, especially after dark. These pathways have been specially lit for ease of access on campus.

Security Escort

At night, Security will escort students and staff to car parks and residences. This service is available as time permits by phoning ext 2222.

Unisafe Emergency Phones

These are phones provided by the University that can be used to dial internal University numbers, 000 Emergency Services, University Security, NRMA Road Service, ACT Taxis and Home Link Numbers free of charge. These phones are available at the following locations:

• Building 1 in alcove on the South-West corner (around corner from University Entrance).
• Building 1 on the Concourse outside the Security Office
• Building 3 A level at undercroft (entrance from east side of the building)
• Building 5 on the North West A level entrance
• Building 6/7 inside the foyer at the North where the two buildings join
• Building 7 inside the foyer at the South end
• Building 9 at the West B level entrance
• Building 10 inside the main entrance
• Building 10 outside the main entrance
• Building 11 on wall outside East entrance.
• Building 12 inside the foyer
• Building 14 inside the foyer
• International House (rear of Office)
• Student Residences A-H: outside in central area
• Student Residences/University Village: outside the Caretaker's Office (Cooinda Hut)
• College House (rear entrance to Office)
• Arscott House
  1. East side in covered way leading to courtyard, near P Block
  2. West side, near carpark

Locations are also indicated on our Safety and Security Map.

Safety Tips

• Report any suspicious behaviour on campus to Security. Prompt reporting of incidents helps prevent recurrences.
• Be alert and walk purposefully. Confidence deters attackers.
• Use the 'Preferred Pathways' which are better lit and used by more people.

Public Telephones

• Public telephones are located in the Hub and in the University Library Foyer. 

Taking Public Transport

Follow this link to bus timetables to avoid long waits

Taxis are available on the following numbers

• Cabxpress - 6260 6011
• Canberra Elite 13 22 27
• Queanbeyan Taxi Co-op Ltd 13 22 11

Taking your car

Campus Map and parking locations

Service Contact Points

Service Contact Points are located at various positions around the campus. The Service Points are designated meeting points within the University for NRMA Road Service and Taxi pick-up and drop off. The Service Points are sign posted and are located at:

No 1

Building 1 - New Main Entrance (South Side)
Entry from College street into Kirinari then second turn left and up to new entrance.

No 2

Building 14 - Boiler House Theatre (South Side)
Entry from College street into Kirinari then second right into first parking area.

No 3

Building 5 - Faculty of Education (West corner of car park)
Entry from College street into Cooinda then turn right into Telita, follow to car park.

No 4

Buildings 6 & 7 - Faculties, Management and Environment Design (West Wall)
Entry from Ginninderra Drive, first right into Pantowora and then follow to first left in Jamberoo.

No 5

Building 10 - Computer Centre, Kirinari (North/East side)
Entry from Ginninderra Drive, take fourth turn on right into Broula then right into Kirinari.

No. 6

Building 11 - Information Science and Engineering, via Allawoona to East building entrance.
Entry from Ginnindera Drive into Allawoona, continue to the end of the road (opposite white gates)

Student Residences

Opposite Village Resources Centre (near white gates)
Entry from College street into Cooinda, then first left into car park and follow west to white gates.

Safety and Security Map

Locations are also indicated on our Safety and Security Map.

Emergency Response (Health and Safety)

The Emergency Response pages describe to university staff the procedures and designated work groups established to deal with emergencies.