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The OR Society is a professional membership body to support the development of people working in operational research, data and analytics. https://www.theorsociety.com/

#OperationalResearch #ThisIsOR #ORMS
Join Lucy Batley (Traction Industries) & Paul Swaddle (Seriös Group) for a fireside chat on turning data + AI into real business impact. 

Practical insights | Candid reflections | Fresh perspectives 

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/tbodaudntq

#AI #Data #Innovation
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
OR Society Professional Accreditation 

3 pathways to elevate your career:  
• OR Society Accreditation (CandORS to FORS)
• Chartered/Registered Scientist (CSci/RSci)  
• Data Science Professional (AfDSP) 

Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/kavnizxaha
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Scenario Planning & Foresight Conference 

Warwick Business School | 15-16 Dec 2025 

Navigate uncertainty with leading experts including Dr Paul Schoemaker & Prof Ted Fuller. 

Expert talks | Case studies | Strategic tools 

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/vglxxtogku

#ScenarioPlanning #Strategy
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Call for Papers: Winter Simulation Conference 2026 

🎉 First time in the UK in 55+ years! 📍 Glasgow, Scotland | 6-9 Dec 2026 

📝 Submission deadline: 5 April 2026 📚 Papers published in IEEE/ACM + open access 

Submit your research 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/atcjimerhl 

#WSC2026 #Simulation #CFP
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
OR Society Mentoring Programme 

Mentees: Get personalised guidance & accelerate your career Mentors: Share expertise & strengthen leadership skills 

Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/qicnyiicmb

#Mentoring #OR #CareerGrowth
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Prof. Nira Chamberlain - one of UK's top 100 scientists at The Royal Society on 2 December 2025 

25+ years turning complex problems into practical solutions through mathematics. 

"The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory!" 

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/cnzgdbiqhk

#Maths #OR
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Win £50 & get featured!  

Explain a real-world OR/maths/data analytics application in under 2 mins to inspire secondary students. 

📧 Submit to education@theorsociety.com by 2 Dec 2025 

Need ideas? Check out the Travelling Swiftie Problem https://f.mtr.cool/pdafiunulk
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Healthcare Forum | 12 Nov, Birmingham 

OR & analytics for NHS productivity! Join managers, policymakers & researchers tackling waiting lists, patient flow, workforce planning & more. 

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/falbpgqste
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Have you considered becoming a mentor?  

With The OR Society’s Mentoring Programme you’ll:
• Sharpen leadership & coaching skills 
• Learn from mentee perspectives 
• Contribute to others’ growth 

A rewarding way to give back & grow: 
https://f.mtr.cool/fdagnpxoyl

#Mentorship #OperationalResearch
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October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Don’t miss The Blackett Lecture 2025 with Prof. Nira Chamberlain on 2 Dec at the Royal Society where he’ll be sharing stories of turning complex problems into practical solutions using mathematical modelling and problem-solving.

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/lagpqwhgct

#Blackett25 #Maths #OR
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The OR Society’s training calendar is packed with expert-led courses in analytics, optimisation, simulation & more. Join us and boost your OR toolkit. 

See upcoming courses & dates: https://f.mtr.cool/fzipqjapdh

#OR #Training #Analytics #ProfessionalGrowth
October 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Know someone who’d benefit from joining The OR Society? 

Refer a friend & help them access networking, mentoring, training + events across the OR & analytics community. 

Invite them today: https://f.mtr.cool/ubzbaccmxb

#OperationalResearch #Membership #Analytics
October 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last chance! Register today for the WORAN Land Lecture with Dame Celia Hoyles 

15 Oct, 16:00 GMT, online. 

Topic: Maths in education, gender divide & what this means for OR. 

Registration ends soon. Book here: https://f.mtr.cool/azgzartxrj

#WomenInSTEM #Mathematics #OperationalResearch
October 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Lecturers why not give your students a head start in OR & analytics! 

Encourage them to join The OR Society for networking, training, journals & career resources that bridge academia & practice. 

Student membership here: https://f.mtr.cool/sfvwzwbbze

#OperationalResearch #DataScience
October 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The OR Society’s Mentoring Programme connects OR & analytics pros for growth + support. 

• Matched to your goals 
• Safe space for honest talks 
• Benefits for mentors & mentees 

Find out more here: https://f.mtr.cool/kuruzdvblr

#Mentorship #OperationalResearch #CareerGrowth
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Got news, insights, or stories from the OR world?  

If you’ve got insights, stories, or updates to share, we’d love to hear from you. Help us highlight the breadth and impact of OR in practice. 

Share your contribution at insideOR@theorsociety.com 

#InsideOR #OperationalResearch #analytics
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Have you considered becoming Accredited by The OR Society? Read what Uzoma Onyema, AFORS, shared about being accredited ⬇️

Discover how you can progress from CandORS to FORS: https://www.theorsociety.com/Accreditation

#OR #Accreditation #AFORS #ProfessionalDevelopment #Analytics
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Don’t miss our WORAN Land Lecture 2025 | 15 Oct | Online 

Dame Celia Hoyles (UCL) reflects on Mathematics in Education — what’s changed, what’s changing & how to widen participation in maths & OR. 

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/hrucsifaip
#OR #Maths
October 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Lecturers, could you share this with your students? 

The OR Society is seeking student volunteers to help run the Student Network: 
• Build the student OR community  
• Connect with experts & events 
• Develop leadership skills 

https://f.mtr.cool/uswzupbuni
September 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Training has moved from being a nice-to-have to a genuine strategic lever for retention.” 

Invest in people means retain talent and building capability.
Read the full article here: https://f.mtr.cool/hezibvbstr

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September 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join the OR Society’s Systems Knowledge Exchange Day! 

Explore how Systems Thinking helps tackle problems, from the cost-of-living crisis to climate change & health inequalities. 

Book your place here: https://f.mtr.cool/ghrhsfbufq

#SystemsThinking #ORSociety #KnowledgeExchange
September 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ready to share your OR expertise? 

Become a mentor through The OR Society’s Mentoring Programme. It’s a rewarding, two-way experience, you can help guide someone’s early career while enhancing your own leadership and network.  

Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/ifexdkqcmf
September 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Want to triple your success in the job market? | 17 Sept2025 | 12:00 

Join our webinar with personal branding expert Alistair Morris & learn storytelling tactics to boost your CV, LinkedIn & interviews. 

Rated 8.63/10 by past attendees! 

Register here today: https://f.mtr.cool/krjwsmojnt
September 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What was your most unexpected job before OR? 

Many of us solved complex problems with data & logic long before we called it Operational Research. 

Share your story by 29 September and we’ll feature the best career transitions in a follow-up post! 

#OperationalResearch #Careers
September 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Use your OR or analytics skills for good!  

Pro Bono OR has open projects looking for volunteers to support charities and third-sector groups. 

See how you can get involved here: https://f.mtr.cool/fwblhykpcm
 
 #ProBonoOR #DataForGood #OperationalResearch #Volunteering
August 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM