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Welcome to our news page, where you can find all the latest updates, upcoming events, and a look back at our past activities. We're dedicated to fostering collaboration between our four EU universities and sharing our progress with you.

Second Thematic Workshop: Pain in Neurodiverse Populations

Registration Now Opened

We are delighted to share with you the programme for our upcoming Thematic Workshop: Pain in Neurodiverse Populations on 16th Sept 2026 in the University of Galway. Scan the QR code or register via the link

The event is a free in-person event. For Catering purposes we ask that you register for the event using the following link. PainNet 2nd Thematic Workshop – Fill out form

If you are unable to attend in person but would like to access some of the content shared as part of the event you can register using the link to be on the mailing list for resources.

Global Walk Against Pain

The Centre for Pain Research at University of Galway and ENLIGHT PainNet Thematic Network invite you to join us for the Global Walk Against Pain on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the University of Galway parkrun.

The Global Walk Against Pain brings people together around the world to raise awareness of chronic pain and highlight the fact that pain is often invisible.

📍 Location: University of Galway parkrun, Dangan Sportsgrounds
🕘 Arrive and check-in: 9:15am
🚶 Walk starts: 9:30am
👣 Distance and pace: Walk as little or as much as you like, up to 5 km, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Community Engagement Talk: Pain and Cognition

Prof. David Finn will hold a webinar on 31st August 2026 on the interactions between pain and cognition: Neurobiological Mechanisms and Translational Relevance.

To register for the event scan the QR code or visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT3ZKH6

Early Career Researcher Webinar Series

The first ECR Webinar Series took place on 15th May 2026.

Thematic meeting: Exploring interactions between pain and cognitive functioning

Hear the latest research in the field.

PainNet Launch Meeting - 7th May 2026

Come join us to hear about the PainNet project