Quiet room

Hanken's quiet room is intended as a calm space for relaxation, reflection, rest, meditation, or prayer during the day. Please note that we are still in the process of furnishing the room. If you have any questions or feedback about the room, contact prme@hanken.fi 

Hanken quiet room guidelines

1. Please remove your shoes before entering and place them on the shoe rack.

2. The room is open to all members of the university community. If someone else is using the space, you are welcome to enter and use it quietly alongside them. The room is not reserved for individual or group bookings.

3. This room is intended for quiet reflection, prayer, and meditation. To preserve a peaceful atmosphere, please refrain from eating, drinking, social gatherings, playing music, or sleeping in the space.

4. Items in the room are available for shared use. You are also welcome to bring your own materials and should take them with you when leaving. Please leave the room tidy and ready for the next user. 

5. Individual and group prayer are welcome. Spoken prayer or other vocal practices may take place provided they are carried out respectfully and do not disturb others.

6. Open flames are not permitted and please avoid scented products, and strong fragrances. For fire safety reasons, candles, oil lamps, and any other sources of flame must not be used. In consideration of those with allergies, asthma, or scent sensitivities, please refrain from using scented products, and strong fragrances.

7. All use of the room must be consistent with the university's values of inclusion, equality, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Activities that take place here should respect people of all faiths, beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

Hanken quiet room accessibility

The room is not accessible: there are two steps to enter the room and the entrance is narrow. If you need to use another, accessible room for the purposes of quiet room, please contact the janitors or prme@hanken.fi