Meet the team

Molana Muhammad Muzzammil Patel

Muslim Chaplain

I completed my Qur’an memorisation and Islamic studies at Darul Uloom Leicester and further specialised in Fiqh (Islamic law & jurisprudence) at Darul Uloom Blackburn.

I am currently an Imam and Education Lead at The Eden Foundation Huddersfield where I lead daily prayers, deliver speeches, organise Islamic studies classes and work with volunteers on initiatives & events for the local community.

As Muslim Chaplain, my role is to plan and facilitate opportunities for worship and study, which includes leading and organising the Friday Jumuah prayer. I am available to provide pastoral and spiritual support to staff and students off all backgrounds. I am working with the Chaplaincy team to provide a welcoming and uplifting environment at the Faith Centre and across campus.

Feel free to contact me via phone or email if I can help you with anything.

Teams number: 01484 258631 

Ericcson Mapfumo

Anglican Chaplain and Multi Faith Chaplin Coordinator

I am happy to be part of the chaplaincy team at the university as the Anglican Chaplain (Church of England). Part of my role is about being available to both staff and students within the university community and ensuring there is faith, spirituality, and religious provision on campus. l am also the new Vicar of Christ Church, Moldgreen and St James Rawthorpe, approximately 10 mins walk from Campus. l also liaise with university faith societies and community groups outside campus who are interested in running religious/spiritual activities in the More in Common Centre.

Feel free to greet or grab me for a chat. I will be more than happy to talk on any subject (including religious topics too) over coffee or tea. I am interested in your experiences, especially during and after Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and living in the new normal. It’s in these circumstances that a chaplain might help, working as a member of student services. With the health and wellbeing team, we will be there to offer pastoral and spiritual support to staff and students. The focus of the multi-faith chaplaincy is to offer holistic care, to ensure that each of us flourish in all areas of our lives.