Welcome Week in the Chaplaincy 2025

'Open Chaplaincy' - every day between 10am and 4pm during Welcome Week. A chance for you to check in with us, meet the team and learn more about what Chaplaincy can offer you while you are a student here.

'Church on Campus service' - in the Chaplaincy at 5pm on Sunday 28 September. The service is led by our Anglican and Free Church Chaplains; followed by a meal together. Church on Campus welcomes Anglican, Free Church, just Christian, not sure and any one else who'd like to come! We extend a special welcome to those who have experienced unwelcome because of disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurological diversity, race or illness. In you, we see and celebrate the beautiful diversity of God.

Catholic Mass - St. Joseph the Worker at 12.45pm on Sunday 28 September. This is an off-campus event led by our Catholic Chaplain, Father Simon Baker. Directions to St Joseph the Worker - a short walk from main campus - can be found here.Link opens in a new window

Bagel Lunch with Fishel - Chaplaincy Central Space at 12.30pm on Monday 29 September. Come and share a bagel lunch with our Jewish Chaplain, Fishel Cohen.

'Craft Café' - Chaplaincy Central Space from 12 noon to 2pm on Tuesday 30 September. Join some of the Chaplains in the Chaplaincy, make friends and meet new people in a relaxed environment. Chill and chat over tea, coffee and toast / cakes, with the option to 'get crafty'. All materials supplied. We look forward to meeting you.

Meet our Sikh Faith Adviser - Chaplaincy Central Space between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Tuesday 30 September. A chance to meet Dr Gurnam Singh, a member of the Chaplaincy Team.

Holy Communion and Welcome Lunch - The Chapel at 12.30pm on Wednesday 1 October. Led by our Anglican and Free Church Chaplains Everyone is very welcome to this service which will be followed at 1pm by a simple welcome lunch in the Chaplaincy Central Space.

Meet our Buddhist and Hindu Faith Advisers - Chaplaincy Central Space between 3pm and 4pm on Thursday 2 October. A chance to meet with Vicki Squire and Romain Chenet, our Buddhist Faith Advisers and Poonam Aulak our Hindu Faith Adviser, all members of our friendly Chaplaincy Team.

Mid-Week Catholic Mass - Chaplaincy Central Space at 12.30pm on Thursday 2 October. Followed by refreshments and a chance to meet our Catholic Chaplain, Father Simon Baker

Friday Jumu'ah Congregational Prayers - Islamic Prayer Hall on Central Campus at between 12 noon and 3pm on Friday 3 October with the Muslim Chaplain; Shaykh Imran Suleman. More details of prayer times here.Link opens in a new window

We welcome all new and returning students to the academic year 2025/26.

We would love to connect with you - there are plenty of opportunities throughout Welcome Week for you to meet us and explore our facilities, especially if you are new to campus.

The Chaplaincy is a calm space that is quieter than many on campus, open to everyone, of any religion or none. Take time out with a hot drink in our friendly, welcoming space.