Find out where to pray on campus and in the local community.
- Chaplaincy
- Multi faith spaces
- Jummah Prayer on campus (Fridays)
- Find your faith community at Herts
- Praying during lectures
- Where can I pray locally?
- Need more support?
Chaplaincy
College Lane Campus – The Key
- Main Chaplaincy building.
- Prayer spaces and washing facilities available.
- Managed by the University Chaplaincy with support from student faith societies and local communities.
- Rooms can be booked by student societies for prayer and worship.
de Havilland Campus – Multi faith space (also managed by the University Chaplaincy)
- Located behind the restaurant, opposite the Common Room.
- Prayer facilities available.
- No dedicated washrooms on site.
Multi-faith spaces
- The University has two multi-faith spaces. One on College Lane Campus and one on de Havilland Campus.
- On College in the Learning Resources Centre (LRC), first floor you can find separate male and female multi-faith spaces. These can be used by any faith for quiet prayer, meditation or reflection. These spaces cannot be booked or reserved and are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Jummah prayer on campus (Fridays)
🕌 College Lane (The Key)
- Small prayer space — often requires two sessions
- If full, please wait outside for the second session
- Arrive early if you’d like to join the first session
🏏 de Havilland (Cricket Hall)
- Also managed by the University Chaplaincy)
- Much larger space — usually one session only
- Occasionally unavailable due to events
- Check ISOC updates for confirmation
👉 Join the University of Hertfordshire Islamic Society (UH ISoc) to keep up to date with prayer times, locations and Brothers and Sisters Weekly Circles . If you have any questions email Uhislam@gmail.com
Find your SU faith societies
🌟 Connect with others: Looking to meet students who share your faith? Join one of the SU faith societies and become part of a welcoming community.
🎉 Enjoy events & activities: Faith Societies host regular gatherings, socials, and opportunities to celebrate together.
🕌 Organise prayer: As a member, your society can book rooms in The Key for faith‑based events and prayer sessions. (Please note: only registered student societies can book these spaces.)
Praying during lectures
🗣️ Communicate with your lecturer/tutor
- Most 2‑hour lectures include a 10–15 minute break.
- Speak with your lecturer about timings so you can plan prayers around official breaks.
⏱️ Plan ahead where possible
- Try to schedule prayers during breaks.
- In winter, Zohr and Asr can be combined at lunchtime, and Maghrib can often be delayed until after lectures.
🚪 If prayer during a lecture is unavoidable
- Inform your lecturer in advance.
- Leave the room quietly without disturbing others.
- Ask a fellow student to share notes or catch up using lecture recordings.
📌 Your responsibility
- Make sure you cover any missed material — lecturers will appreciate your effort to stay on track.
Where can I pray locally?
We encourage students to connect with their local faith communities at the weekend, who will welcome you. Details of local places of worship can be found under Where can I worship??
Need more support?
The Chaplaincy offers space and support for spiritual growth, prayer and reflection, a listening ear if you feel down or lonely and regular social activities. Find out more at The Chaplaincy: how can we help?
You can also contact the Chaplaincy on chaplain@herts.ac.uk or call 07702 442 696 (Mon- Fri office hours only).