Chaplains

Our Chaplains are trained to support people with loss and bereavement issues. They can also talk to you confidentially, compassionately and objectively about the issues you might be facing. You do not have to be of faith to book a chat, simply use the contact details below and we'll arrange a time to meet.

Reverend Dr Richard Davey - Coordinating Chaplain

Richard was ordained a Church of England Priest in 1993. He has worked all over the country but settled in Nottinghamshire in 1999, working first at Southwell Minster and then coming to NTU in 2004. As Coordinating Chaplain, he is there for any student who would like to talk about their issues, which might include loneliness, general worries, wider spiritual questions, or bereavement. You can drop in at the Clifton Centre, or email Richard to make an appointment.

Richard also promotes and explores ways to promote the relevance of faith and spirituality in the University. Because this is a multi-faith chaplaincy, he is there to support students of all faiths and none. Richard is also an Associate Priest in All Saints Church, Raleigh Street, St Peter's and St Mary's, where he takes Services and helps out where needed.

Richard has a PhD from the University of Nottingham looking at faith and contemporary art, and as a result he is also a visiting fellow in the School of Art & Design, where he does a number of projects looking at spirituality and art.

Richard is married and has a daughter at primary school. Along with spending time with his family and the many animals that share their lives, he loves art, music, walking in the countryside and cycling.

You can telephone Richard on +44 (0)115 848 3279 or send an email.

Reverend Anna Ratcliff - Methodist Chaplain and Chaplain to Brackenhurst

Anna studied Black Theology for her Masters and holds a BD (Hons) in Theology. Anna is a Baptist and Methodist Minister and has pastored two churches in Nottingham prior to work as a University Chaplain. As well as Christian leadership roles, Anna has experience of a variety of other roles, including woman police officer, community organiser, equality and diversity trainer and consultant, member of Nottingham's Crime and Drug Partnership and involved in projects such as Nottingham's 'Not in my city' no guns initiative.

Anna is a chaplain at Nottingham Trent University with particular responsibilities at Brackenhurst (and Clifton's Multi faith centre). She also has strong links with Lenton Methodist Church and Thomas Helwys Baptist church.

You can contact Anna via email.

Rabbi Amiel Vasl and Einat Vasl - Jewish Chaplains

Before coming to Nottingham, Amiel completed a BA in Biology and Jewish philosophy at Hebrew University followed by an MsC in Ecology (concerning the Evolution and Ecology of desert flowers) at Hebrew University. He studied in the Golan Yeshiva and led Jewish students from the US and from Europe who come to Israel on Birthright and Masa programs. 

Amiel is married to Einat and graduated from Bar-Ilan University with a BA and an MA in law. She worked for the state prosecution in criminal law. She studied in the Midrasha in Migdal-Oz and spent time working with Jewish communities in the US and Australia through various programs, including WUJS. Amiel and Einat  have two young sons. 

Anil Randev - Hindu Chaplain

Anil is a Hindu Priest who works closely with the Hindu Society helping to lead their weekly prayer meeting and also hosting activities in the Temple he has recently helped to found - Bhagwati Shakti Peeth, 43-47 Eland Street, New Basford. Anil is a retired Nottingham City Police officer and former chair of the Nottingham Inter-faith Council. He teaches Yoga and meditation. Anil can be contacted through Richard Davey, the Coordinating Chaplain.