Image Description: The image shows fifteen mature women gathered indoors at the Ban Righ Centre, smiling and posing for a photo in a warmly lit room with tan walls, artwork, and a table with snacks like vegetables and dip. The group appears relaxed and cheerful after completing the Writing Studio held during the last week of August.
Queen鈥檚 University provides a welcoming and supportive environment specifically designed for the unique needs of mature women students and student mothers. The Ban Righ Centre is at the heart of this effort, acting as a vibrant hub where mature women can find community, personalized support, and empowerment as they balance academic goals with their personal lives. As someone who regularly participates in these programs, these resources have made a real difference in overcoming feelings of isolation and building strong connections. Here are some upcoming events that mature women students will find especially beneficial-
SASS@Ban Righ Centre: Casual Conversations on Time Management and Work-Life Balance
Balancing graduate life鈥檚 competing priorities such as coursework, research, teaching responsibilities, and caregiving can be challenging. The Ban Righ Centre offers regular informal sessions with SASS (Student Academic Success Services), designed to provide mature women students with a supportive forum to share strategies, frustrations, and small victories related to time management and goal setting. The upcoming SASS session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, invites participants to discuss realistic approaches to managing their academic and personal lives. These gatherings foster a sense of solidarity and provide practical tips for finding balance within the demanding graduate school environment.
Ban Righ Centre Fall Feast: Community, Friendship, and Gratitude
The Ban Righ Centre hosts an annual Fall Feast to celebrate the vibrant community of mature women students on campus. Scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, the event takes place in the Ban Righ Centre Lounge. It is a perfect occasion to come together, share good food, build friendships, and express gratitude for the supportive sisterhood that flourishes within this space. The Fall Feast is a warm invitation to all mature women and student mothers to connect and recharge amid their busy schedules.
The upcoming 鈥Creating Community and Tackling Loneliness鈥 session on Wednesday November 26, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm will focus on sharing effective strategies and lived experiences for forging meaningful relationships and accessing support, especially during the onset of winter when feelings of isolation can intensify. This session aims to assure mature women students that they are not facing these challenges alone and invites them to participate in open discussions that foster mutual support and genuine connection. This virtual session is open to all mature women so even distance mature women students are welcome to attend. Those interested in attending or inviting others can reach out to the Ban Righ Centre鈥檚 student advisors for further details and registration information.