A professional membership body
A professional membership body for
operation researchers, data scientists and analysts.
We are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge,
interest and education in operational research.
Our diverse global community of operational researchers and analysts is the gateway to a thriving career. As a member, you will access the tools you need to thrive in your profession at every stage of your career. You will enjoy distinct networking opportunities, an ever-developing library of insight and resource, and a rich programme of events and training.
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Access our world-class journals and monthly membership newsletter.
Find out about our upcoming conferences, events, workshops and networking opportunities.
Top up your skills with The OR Society's world-class training programme.
Find out how third sector organisations can access volunteer analysts - for free!
Help us inspire the next generation of operational researchers and analysts.
Discover how The OR Society helps advance the understanding of real-life problems through research.
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.
April 2021
Find out more about the conference themed around the contribution of Systems Dynamics to recovery and rebuilding
April 2021
The European Research Council has added the term operational research to the current list of descriptors used on the mathematic funding panel.
March 2021
Our Early Career Researchers group and community continues to grow with the addition of Dr Laura Boyle to the ECR organising committee.