Facilities

The NDC facilities provide the perfect venue for the life of the College. They include communal areas, a Main Auditorium and conference rooms, a gym and sports areas, a Mess Hall and a coffee bar, etc. 

The NDC premises are a state-of-the-art building specifically designed to meet the College’s requirements and inaugurated in 1999. The venue also has a car park, outdoor sports facilities and recreation areas. 

Auditorium & Conference Rooms:

The NDC “Mainard-Thorn” Main Auditorium is equipped with 260 seats, a complete audio system, simultaneous interpretation, video projectors, VTC and TV capabilities. There are also two other large conference rooms (the Ismay Auditorium, 56 seats, and the Eisenhower Room, 52 seats), plus a number of smaller committee/briefing rooms. 

Sport Facilities:

A fully equipped gym is open from 6 a.m. till 8 p.m. (weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and is available free of charge for use by our Course Members, Faculty and Staff. The gym facilities include weight and cardiovascular training equipment such as free weights and a selection of machines, treadmills, cross trainers, recumbent bikes, rowing machines etc. The indoor facilities are equipped with locker rooms and showers. There are also two tennis/volleyball courts for outdoor activities, with their own changing facilities and showers. 

Mess and Cafeteria:

The NDC Mess Hall is a pleasant, modern open space. There are also reserved dining rooms for “Top Tables” and VIPs visiting the College. 
The cafeteria menu will meet individual needs with regard to variety of dishes, health requirements or religious practice. Every day, four first and main courses are offered, plus a selection of salads and desserts. 
A coffee bar is available next to the Mess Hall, with ample indoor and outdoor space.