WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF PROBLEM-SOLVERS
A professional membership body to support the development
of people working in operational research, data science and analytics.
Become a MemberAs 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.
March 2024
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been named a Finalist in the British Data Awards 2024.
March 2024
As a celebration of International Women’s Day today (8th March), we mark the event by highlighting the achievements of pioneering women in Operational Research (OR) and signpost networks that support women in OR careers today.
March 2024
On 12 March 2024, the Council for Mathematical Sciences and the ‘Protect Pure Maths’ project are putting on the Maths Summit, with the support The OR Society and four other learned mathematical societies. The intention is to bring together political leaders and experts from academia and industry to discuss how the mathematical sciences can contribute better to research, innovation and prosperity.
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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.