Critical Voices Network Ireland Conference – Cork 12th and 13th of November

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November 09, 2026

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES

COLLECTIVE SOCIAL FUTURES / INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE IN THE 21st CENTURY

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND

AND THE CRITICAL VOICES NETWORK IRELAND

In the context of ongoing concerns about how mental health systems engage with people in distress, the 18th annual CVNI conference aims to explore diverse approaches grounded in meaning, values, connection and relationships.

Following on from last year’s conference on safe spaces, we aim to explore and discuss:

– the significance of challenging the coercive nature of current practices

– the contribution of practices focused on meaning and dialogue

– the importance of connection and peer support

Registration for in-person attendance: Email Harry Gijbels at h.gijbels@ucc.ie indicating which day you wish to attend: both days, or either Thursday 12 November or Friday 13 November. You’ll receive a return email confirmation. Booking will be confirmed by return email.

Registration for online attendance (Keynotes only): Keynote presenters’ abstracts and bios can be found on the programme ONLINE KEYNOTE PROGRAMME