UKHE Chaplains Together: Weaving the Interfaith Tapestry

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We look forward to welcoming you to Nottingham. Our 2026 conference 'Weaving the Interfaith Tapestry' will give us an opportunity to come together from our different faith and belief perspectives and reflect on how we can continue to build positive interfaith relations on campus. 

We are excited to welcome for our keynote Professor Kristin Aune who will speak on Building interfaith relations on campus: creating conditions and curating conversations. Professor Kristin Aune is Senior Research Fellow at Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford, and Visiting Professor of Religion and Higher Education at Loughborough University.

In the afternoon there will be a variety of workshops offered, encompassing topics including Gen Z spirituality, supporting students of differing faith backgrounds, working with international students, and more.

Programme for the day

10am Welcome and registration

Come over to the registration area to collect your lanyard and a hot drink

10:30am Home groups with conversation cards

Get to know a few other conference delegates as we reflect together on threads of hope, identity, difference and compassion

11am - 12pm Keynote 

Listen to an inspiring talk from Professor Kristin Aune. There will be time for Questions and Answers too

12pm to 1:15pm Lunch

Enjoy a delicious meal, pray, share in great chats, or take walk outside

1:15pm to 2:15pm Workshop 1

Dive into your first workshop of the day

2:15pm to 2:45pm tea and coffee break

Fuel up on refreshments and catch up with colleagues

2:45pm to 3:45pm Workshop 2

Head to your second chosen workshop

3:50pm to 4:30pm Plenary

Join us to wrap up the day together

Practical details

The conference fee this year is £50, and lunch and refreshments are included. Please let us know any dietary requirements when you book. 

The University of Nottingham is accessible by public transport, with a regular tram service from the train station. For those who prefer to drive, parking is available free for conference delegates. Please indicate when booking if you would like a parking permit. 

Registration is open until Friday 5th June. You can register here

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Grant Walton grant.walton@nottingham.ac.uk, Coordinating Chaplain at the University of Nottingham.