Religious observance
The University of Nottingham respects the rights and religious views of its students and staff.
Students
If you need to make the University aware of potential impact on your study due to religious observance, you should follow the University's protocol relating to absence from an examination for reason of religious observance.
Please note the religious observance form will remain on record for the remainder of your current programme of study. It is therefore advisable to submit the form as soon as you begin your studies.
Extenuating circumstances
If you would like to discuss any extenuating circumstance requests with a chaplain please contact us as soon as possible before your assessment or exam deadline bearing in mind the timescales as set out in the University's extenuating circumstances procedure.
Staff
Staff who wish to observe or celebrate key religious festivals should request time off or any adjustments through their line manager.
The UoN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team have published a Religious Observance Guide to advise managers and the university community how to support collegaues of faith to participate fully in practicing their faith.
Religious Observance Guide
Resources
The Interfaith Network for the UK has a useful faith calendar with details many religious festivals and observances.
The UoN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team have published an EDI calendar for 2024/25 to support everyone in our university community to plan for, participate in, celebrate, observe and remember key EDI-related events.