University of Suffolk Unlocked: An Interfaith Conversation
- Date
- 12 November 2025
- -
- 12 November 2025
- Time
- 12.30 PM–4.30 PM
- Location
- Waterfront Building, Ipswich Campus
- Address
- Waterfront Building 19 Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ
This inclusive event brings together voices from a range of faiths to explore the meaning and significance of marriage.
Agenda
| Time | Event | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
|
12.30-13.00pm |
Registration | |
|
13.00-13.10pm |
Welcome & Opening Remarks | Professor Emma Bond - Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Suffolk |
|
13.10-13.30pm |
Keynote | Gulshan Kayembe - The High Sheriff of Suffolk |
|
13.30-14.15pm |
Panel Discussion: Marriage & Meaning |
Panel Chair: Dr Amanda Hodgkinson - Director for Suffolk Centre of Culture and Heritage, University of Suffolk Panellists: Raj Mistry - Trustee & Secretary, Ipswich Hindu Samaj Charity Shkar Abdullah - Iman, Nawracy Mosque Robin Herne - Chair, Ipswich Pagan Council Reverend Tom Mumford - Vicar, Ipswich Minster Dayasara - Order Member, Triratna Buddhist Community Adele Chaplin - Accredited Humanist Celebrant and Non-Religious Pastoral Support Worker |
|
14.15-14.30pm |
Break | |
|
14.30-15.20pm |
Panel Questions & Answers |
|
|
15.20-15.30pm |
Event Close |
Gurmeet Singh Sually - Chair, Ipswich Faith and Community Forum |
|
15.30-16.30pm |
Marketplace |
Networking and Refreshments in the Waterfront Foyer, with Marketplace |