Contact and visit us
The Universities Chaplaincy Christian chaplains and the Muslim Student Advisers are based in the Emmanuel Centre, between the Parkinson Building and 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 [email protected] 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
Tim Nicholls
Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds Trust Lead Chaplain: Revd Tim Nicholls
Tim joined the Christian Chaplaincy team as the Methodist Chaplain starting in September 2023, having read Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Leeds between 1997-2000. He can well remember how exciting, but also daunting it was to leave home and move to a strange city, and loved being a student in Leeds. Tim says "it is a great place to be a student, and I am thrilled to be able to offer something back to a City that gave me so much." Tim became the Lead Chaplain in 2025. Email: [email protected].
Robin Fishwick
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: [email protected].
For information about other Christian chaplains in the Universities Chaplaincy: visit the Universities Chaplaincy website.
Muslim Student Advisers
Sister Jaan Malik and Sister Mehran Nisa offer one-to-one support for Muslim students and other members of the University community who wish to see them.
They are experienced in working with people, especially those who are struggling with different issues in life. They are here to listen, to talk to, or provide support and guidance from an Islamic faith perspective.
For appointments, enquiries about support and information about Muslim prayer spaces, email the Muslim Student Advisers at [email protected].
The Muslim Student Advisers are based in the Emmanuel Centre and they also offer appointments online and in other campus locations.
- Sister Jaan works on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Contact Sister Jaan by email at [email protected] or call Sister Jaan on 07543800508.
- Sister Mehran works on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Contact Sister Mehran by email at [email protected].
Other sources of help and support
Chaplaincy services for Jewish students in the UK are provided by the University Jewish Chaplaincy organisation.
Visit the University’s website showing our 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: [email protected].
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.