Contact and visit us
The Universities Chaplaincy Christian chaplains and the Muslim Student Advisers are based in the Emmanuel Centre next to the Laidlaw Library. Worship and other activities also take place there.
Leeds Universities Catholic Chaplaincy is nearby on St Mark’s Avenue.
To make an appointment with a chaplain, or check if you can drop in, phone the main Universities Chaplaincy office on 0113 343 5071, email chaplaincy@leeds.ac.uk or you can visit the Emmanuel Centre in person.
For any students and staff who need support outside normal office hours the chaplains provide an out-of-hours phone service: 07780 613 862
For more information about current activities, upcoming events and opening times, visit the Universities Chaplaincy website.
Our teams
Universities Chaplaincy Christian chaplains and the Muslim Student Advisers welcome and support all students and staff at the University. They offer:
- individual support appointments,
- advice on different aspects of faith in university and everyday life,
- faith and community-building activities,
- support for campus prayer spaces,
- partnership with student societies.
Christian chaplains
Lead Chaplain: Revd Samantha Sheehan 
Samantha joined the Christian Chaplaincy team in 2018. She works on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Emmanuel Centre and you can make an appointment with her by calling 0113 343 5070 or email: s.sheehan@leeds.ac.uk
Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds Trust Coordinating Chaplain: Robin Fishwick 
Robin has been a Quaker Chaplain since 2010. He has been the Co-ordinating Chaplain to the Christian team since 2012. Email: r.fishwick@leeds.ac.uk
For information about other Christian chaplains in the Universities Chaplaincy: visit the Universities Chaplaincy website.
Muslim Student Adviser
Muslim Student Adviser Sister Jaan Malik joined the University in 2023. Sister Jaan works on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. You can contact her to make an appointment by emailing j.malik@leeds.ac.uk or calling her mobile: 07543800508.
For general enquiries about support and Muslim prayer spaces, email muslimstudentsupport@leeds.ac.uk.
Other sources of help and support
Visit the University’s website showing the full range of Support and Wellbeing Services available.
Learn more about support available from Student Counselling and Wellbeing.
The University’s Harassment and Misconduct team can provide support to anyone who has experienced or witnessed harassment or abuse. You can report incidents on the Report and Support portal or by emailing the Harassment and Misconduct team: reportandsupport@leeds.ac.uk.
Help and Support in LUU provides a range of advice for many situations that can affect your health and wellbeing.
More information and support for staff is available on the Health and Wellbeing pages and from the Equality and Inclusion Unit.