The OR Society is home to the science + art of problem solving. 

As we celebrate our remarkable 75th anniversary, our esteemed society deserves to be commended for our relentless pursuit of excellence in advancing operational research and our profound impact on shaping a better future for industries, governments, and society as a whole.

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August 2024

CaMS: Championing Mathematics as the Foundation of Scientific and Technological Advancement

In a time when STEM fields are essential to global advancement, the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences (CaMS) stands as a strong advocate for the foundation of scientific exploration: mathematics. Evolving from its origins as Protect Pure Maths, CaMS now embodies a revitalised dedication to promoting the mathematical sciences.

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August 2024

The UK Government's Commitment to Research and Innovation: 2024 Workforce Survey Launched

In a bold move to strengthen the United Kingdom's position as a global leader in research and innovation (R&I), the government has announced the launch of its 2024 UK Research and Innovation workforce survey. This comprehensive initiative aims to gather crucial data from professionals across the R&I sector, providing valuable insights that will shape future policies and funding decisions.

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August 2024

How Operational Research is a game-changer for Olympic sports

As the Paris 2024 Olympics begin this week, followed by the Paralympic Games 2024, the OR Society, the leading membership organisation for operational researchers, is shining a light on how operational research can be a real game-changer for Olympic sports.

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Events & Conferences

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Training Courses

Top up your skills with The OR Society's world-class training programme.

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Pro Bono OR

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OR in Education

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OR in Education

Research

Discover how The OR Society helps advance the understanding of real-life problems through research. 

Research

Operational research (OR) is the science of better decision making.  

We are a charity set up to advance knowledge, interest and education in OR. Our goal is to see operational research used and acknowledged widely in all areas of industry, business, government, the community and the third sector. 

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