- Summary
- 24 hour recreational complex.
- Plasma TV with DVD/VCR player.
- Emporium stocks discount confectionery and snacks and is open twice a night.
- Pool table, darts, foosball and table tennis table available.
- Dance parties regularly held.
The Labs Rec Centre
The Nicholas Laboratory, or ‘Labs’, were built in 1930 for the purpose of being science laboratories. However in later years they were renovated and now serve as a 24 hour recreational complex that is run by the students.
TV Room and Emporium
The TV room has large comfortable couches, a big plasma TV with Foxtel and a DVD/VCR player. This space becomes a social gathering area during semester, especially when there is a major event on TV or a fellow Queener is appearing on a game show. In the TV room you will also find the Queen’s College Emporium. The Emporium stocks a wide range of confectionery at very low prices, and becomes very popular during exam period. It opens up twice a night, and during exams opens up for a third time for those late nights. The Emporium is run by a small committee of students.
Games Room
The games room has a full size pool table, darts board, foosball and table tennis table. As you might expect, you will often find students relaxing/procrastinating in this room. In particular, this room becomes very popular when students are preparing and training for the Intercollegiate Pool and Darts competition.
Party Room and Courtyard
There is a party room and courtyard on the east side of the Labs. The party room contains a dance floor, light and sound system and a bar. Outside in the adjoining paved courtyard there are warm gas heaters, a barbecue, large wooden tables and seating. The party room is frequently used for our in-house dance parties (called ‘Turns’) and are often based on a theme. You can expect to see some crazy outfits at these events!
