Critical Approaches to Pain Scholarship (CAPS) Research Network Conference 2026: Decolonising Pain brings together researchers, clinicians, artists, people with lived experience, and community contributors to critically examine how colonial histories and dominant systems of knowledge have shaped understandings of pain. Through keynote presentations, workshops, interdisciplinary discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will explore more equitable, community-led approaches to pain research, care, and advocacy.
The conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Annabel Sowemimo, opportunities for Early Career Researchers to present their work, and both in-person and virtual participation options.
Date of event: Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: University of Manchester, United Kingdom & Online
Registration fees:
- £50 – Researchers, clinicians, and academic staff
- £25 (concession) – Students, early career researchers, people with lived experience, community contributors, and participants based in the Global South
Register here: https://criticalpainscholarship.ca/events/
Website: https://criticalpainscholarship.ca/
