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Chaplaincy events

Welcome to our events page where we share our regular activities and a selection of spotlighted religious and cultural events happening throughout the month.  

You can view the full list of events from the Student Wellbeing and Belonging team by visiting www.shu.ac.uk/wellbeing/events or you can download our monthly events calendar (PDF, 362.2KB). 

Our Cultural Calendar is a reflection and celebration of the diversity of our Hallam community detailing upcoming religious and non-religious festivals, events, international days of celebration, awareness or memorial.

 

What's on this month

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Dying Matters Week

4th - 10th May 2026 is Dying Matters Week. Find out more about the week and what support is available to you here at Hallam if you are dealing with death or bereavement or supporting someone through a difficult time. 

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Beltane

1st May - Beltane is one of the ancient pagan festivals, known to have been celebrated in Celtic times. It was seen as the beginning of summer, when livestock were turned out of their winter quarters. Two fires were lit and cattle driven between them to offer protection to them in their summer pastures. In some cases, humans also jumped the fires to bring luck and protection. Beltane was considered a time when mischievous forces; fairies, spirits etc., had free reign and protection was required. Today, Beltane is still a Fire Festival at the start of summer and considered by many to be one of the most important festivals. Pagans celebrate the return of fertility to the land, without which, humans cannot survive, even today. Creative energy is celebrated and plans made and pledged. A time of joy and enthusiasm like no other. 

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Vesak or Visakah Puja

"Buddha Day" Traditionally, Buddha’s Birthday is known as Vesak or Visakah Puja (Buddha's Birthday Celebrations). Vesak is the major Buddhist festival of the year as it celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on the one day, the first full moon day in May. This year it is expected on 16th May, however the exact date varies between traditions. The festival is marked by decorations, bright lanterns, acts of charity, and meditation.

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Eid Ul Adha

Eid Ul Adha (day of sacrifice), is one of the most important festivals in Islam. A celebration to mark the ultimate act of obedience that the Prophet Abraham was ready to make by sacrificing his son Ishmael. Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to begin around the evening of 27th May and last for three days. These dates are based on the Islamic calendar and are subject to the sighting of the new moon.  

Weekly activities

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International Café

Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm in Owen 744. An opportunity to meet new people, everyone welcome.  

Find out more (PDF, 3.8MB)
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Yoga for Wellbeing

Wednesdays 1pm in the Multifaith Chaplaincy space. All experience levels welcome. 

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Trauma Informed Yoga

Wednesdays 2.15pm - 3pm, Chaplaincy Social Space, Level 2 Owen, City Campus.

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Meditation for Wellbeing

Thursdays 1pm - 1.30pm in the Multifaith Chaplaincy Social Space at City Campus. All welcome, no need to book. 

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Bereavement group

Our Bereavement and Me group is run by our Humanist Faith Advisor Mike Heap. It is an opportunity to talk with others about loss in a relaxed way, share your experiences with others trying to make sense of their grief and figure out how to get through this challenging time. These sessions take place on campus in the Multifaith Chaplaincy space on Level 2 of the Owen Building from 2pm - 3pm.

Upcoming dates:

  • 1st June 2026

Book a place

If you can't make these dates but would like support around bereavement, please contact us at chaplaincy@shu.ac.uk