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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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Probonohomelessness

June 2024

Advancing Homelessness Services: A Spotlight on PIEPR and the 999 Club Projects

This week is Small Charity Week, which is an ideal opportunity to highlight the many benefits of our Pro Bono OR programme for charities. This initiative connects our volunteer operational researchers with small charities, helping them enhance their efficiency, impact, and decision-making processes.

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Afros 2024

June 2024

Come to Algeria in November for AFROS’ triennial conference!

AFROS was founded in 2016 to create a regional OR Society in Africa like those societies in the other four continents. It holds conferences every 3 years and this year's the conference will be held at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria from 3 - 5 November 2024. The closing date for paper submissions for this conference is 20 July, 2024.

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Thankyouvolunteers

June 2024

Celebrating 75 years of volunteering

We were delighted to be able to hold a reception for OR Society volunteers at the House of Lords during volunteer’s week. Sponsored by Lord Clement Jones, the reception took place in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, with fantastic views over the Thames

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Research

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

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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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