Dear Colleagues and Friends,
I am delighted to announce the launch of the N8 OSCM Research Seminar Series 2026, which will include eight Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)–focused seminars hosted by eight research-intensive universities in the North of England (N8): Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, and York.
The first seminar in the series will take place at the University of Liverpool on 29 January 2026, with details shown below.
· Date: 29 January 2026 (Thursday)
· Time: 13:00–14:00 (UK time)
· Venue: University of Liverpool (in person) and Zoom (online)
· Title: Blockchain Technology for Manufacturing and Service Operations
· Speaker: Professor Jason Choi (University of Liverpool)
· Registration: https://liverpool-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/zp_f2HShQpuyTqL_QHyiYg
Please note that registration is required to attend this seminar. All are welcome.
Information about the other seven seminars in the series is available at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hugokslam_n8-oscm-research-seminar-1-activity-7417507017109549056-eSdQ
Thanks and looking forward to seeing you at the seminars throughout 2026.
Best regards,
Professor Hugo Lam
General Chair, N8 OSCM Research Seminar Series 2026
Director of Research (OSCM), University of Liverpool Management School