Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Canada
Queen's University expands Thrive Week into a month-long wellbeing pilot for staff and students
Queen's University is running Thrive Month from 2 to 30 November 2026, a pilot expansion of its annual Thrive Week, open to all staff, faculty and students.
Why it matters: Staff, faculty and students at Queen's University can join wellbeing programming throughout November, and the university says their feedback will shape future initiatives.
Queen's University said Thrive Month, a pilot expansion of its yearly Thrive Week, runs from 2 to 30 November and is open to all staff, faculty and students.
The programme's theme is "Wellbeing in Action: Skills, Strategies, and Support for Everyday Thriving", and it includes a keynote by Dr Tim Salomons of the university's Department of Psychology on practical cognitive behavioural therapy skills.
Sydney Downey, Director of Employee Wellness Services, said the expansion responds directly to employee feedback asking for more practical wellbeing programming, and that the pilot will gather feedback to inform future initiatives.
The university credited Manulife's continued support and investment with helping it expand the offering.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
Staff, faculty and students at Queen's can take part in Thrive Month events until 30 November; the university said feedback gathered during the pilot will help shape its future wellbeing initiatives.
What to watch
- Thrive Month programming continues until 30 November 2026.
