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Date: Wednesday, 3rd of September 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sheffield University Management School
We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s annual LRN PhD workshop at the University of Sheffield Management School. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow PhD students at all stages of the PhD journey, share experiences, make new friends and engage with leading academics from within the logistics, transport and supply chain community.
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Logistics at Curtin University, in Perth, Western Australia
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Logistics at Curtin University, in Perth, Western Australia
We are delighted to announce that Liz will be chairing the LRN 2025 PhD Workshop session.
While Liz teaches supply chain management and logistics, her research interests are in agri-food supply chain systems for which she is currently leading in projects in the sheep and pork industries looking at digital supply chain systems and sustainability reporting; she is also engaged with projects and policy development in the road transport industry. She works closely with Australia’s agricultural industry for which she loads leadership positions in Sheep Producers Australia, Agribusiness Australia, the Sheep Sustainability Framework and WAFarmers. Liz has previously worked in the UK at Newcastle University and the Royal Veterinary College. She is currently a regional editor for the International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications.
While Liz teaches supply chain management and logistics, her research interests are in agri-food supply chain systems for which she is currently leading in projects in the sheep and pork industries looking at digital supply chain systems and sustainability reporting; she is also engaged with projects and policy development in the road transport industry. She works closely with Australia’s agricultural industry for which she loads leadership positions in Sheep Producers Australia, Agribusiness Australia, the Sheep Sustainability Framework and WAFarmers. Liz has previously worked in the UK at Newcastle University and the Royal Veterinary College. She is currently a regional editor for the International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications.
Employability Manager for Sheffield University Management School and Performance Coach
Networking Masterclass
Networking Masterclass
We are thrilled to confirm that Liam Barr will be leading a dynamic Networking Masterclass.
About the Session: Liam will be facilitating a Networking Masterclass which is aimed at increasing ability to effectively network in any given situation. In this practical and interactive session you will explore some top tips around how to strengthen your network and unlock opportunities you might not have ever considered. This session takes a holistic look at networking so whether you're a seasoned networking pro or terrified at the prospect of networking, this session has something for you.
About Liam Barr: Liam joined higher education five years ago having worked in the private sector as a consultant and manager of high performing teams. Since joining The University of Sheffield Liam has been supporting curriculum design in relation to career thinking, skills and attributes articulation and reflective practice. Liam also supports students across the school and faculty through a programme of extracurricular activities, all of which are aimed at increasing self awareness and ability in demonstrating key skills employers seek.
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